Why Friendships Before ‘Big School’ Are So Important
Research continues to highlight the importance of the first five years of a child’s life as the most critical period in the life span for brain development (Fox & Geddes, 2016). The richness and quality of early experiences during this critical time have lifelong impacts on future trajectories at school and beyond (OECD 2016).
10 Things to do when it’s wet with your little ones!
Entertaining children when it’s wet outside, can be difficult for an excitable and energetic child, and our Early Childcare Centres know all too well what it means when the grey clouds roll in.
Sensory Play: Nurturing Your Child’s Early Development
If you’ve ever watched your child squish playdough, swirl their fingers through water, or laugh while stomping in the mud, you’ve seen sensory play in action. These messy, squishy, delightful experiences aren’t just fun. They’re how young children make sense of the world.
Easing Separation Anxiety
Separation anxiety is common in young children, it occurs when children are feeling nervous about being away from their parents or carers. Read this article as we unpack what separation anxiety may look like for them, and how you can help them develop self-regulation.
The Importance of Loose Parts Play
As babies and toddlers start to explore, they’ll often use all of their senses (especially touch and taste) to gather and learn information about the many objects they find. This stage of development is completely normal and it signals their growing interest in the world around them.
Benefits of Gardening with Children
We’re all aware of the benefits of fresh air and the outdoors, but did you know involving children in simple gardening practices has a range of benefits too?
The Importance Of Outdoor Play: Learning In Action
From nursery to five years old the importance of exploration in a child’s development is paramount to their emotional, physical, social, language and cognitive growth.