Effective Ways To Teach A Young Child About Sharing
Starting early when it comes to teaching a child about sharing and why it is important will set them up for life. Sharing is an important skill for many aspects of life including making and retaining friends, having strong relationships, coping with disappointment, negotiating outcomes and being successful at work. Sharing is also a learnt […]
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Supporting Your Child's Language Development
The early years are critical for a child’s language development, especially when you consider that by the time the child is five years old, almost 90% of their brain development has already taken place! Toddler usually say their first words between the ages of 12 - 18 months, but the foundations for communication and language […]
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Your Guide To Why Quality Childcare Essential For A Child’s Healthy Development
The established view among experts is that quality childcare and early education leads to better outcomes in life. The reason for this is that all the experiences a child has during the critical formative years have a strong - and lasting - effect on their academic and social success and on both their physical and […]
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Why Music Is So Important For Healthy Development In Early Childhood
Thank you for the music, the songs I'm singing Thanks for all the joy they're bringing Who can live without it? I ask in all honesty What would life be? The catchy lyrics from one of Swedish mega group, Abba’s most popular songs could well be a metaphor for the important role that music plays […]
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Teaching Children about Nutrition
Food, glorious food… Something that’s essential for life and has the capacity to bring great joy. One of the greatest gifts we can give our children is the understanding of the symbiotic relationship of nutrition and good health. It’s never too early to begin building good eating habits for children. Getting the correct balance of […]
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Is there a place for mindfulness in early education?
The idea of mindfulness and being present in the moment isn’t new, but it tends to be seen more as an adult concept rather than one which has benefits for young children. The fact is - teaching children about mindfulness can lead to many good things including better self-esteem, a greater ability to manage their […]
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Why Outdoor Education Matters In Early Childhood
For many people, ‘outdoor education’ conjures up images of school camping trips, petting zoos and excursions into the countryside. But the reality is that outdoor education doesn’t only involve structured activities outside. It starts as soon as a child is born when they are gently exposed to the outdoors and it continues throughout life as […]
Read MoreHow To Use Positive Language To Boost A Child’s Self-Esteem
Language has a strong influence on how a child feels about themselves and when it’s used effectively and positively, it can be an extraordinarily powerful force for good. The way we speak to young children during their formative years - both at home and at in early education environments - impacts their sense of self. […]
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Reggio Emilia vs Montessori
You probably already know that there are a number of different approaches to early education and you may be wondering which one is best for your little one. Choosing a childcare centre or early school is a big decision and it’s definitely not a case of ‘one-size-fits-all’. This article examines two of the most popular […]
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Implementing The Reggio Emilia Approach In The Classroom
Prospective parents often ask us about our classroom set-up and how our spaces support our Reggio Emilia-inspired approach to teaching and learning. Well, because this innovative pedagogical approach differs significantly from the traditional teaching method, our classrooms at Evoke Early Learning have a different look and feel to more mainstream environments. The Reggio Emilia philosophy […]
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