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5 Ways To Support Your Child In The Transition To School

The period of transition from preschool to school is one fraught with difficulties. A new routine, new classmates and new teachers can sometimes bring out the worst in kids. When your child is about to finish their early childhood education and commence their formal schooling,…

Five Myths About Early Childhood Outdoor Environments

Outdoor play and the accompanying exercise are exceptionally important in an early learning environment. Children need Vitamin D to thrive and time developing their motor skills as they run around, jump and climb. Not all early childhood education centres facilitate outdoor learning to an effective…

Transition to School

A transition from childcare to school is a big step. It is a different environment: there is more structure, reduced teacher/ child ratios, new peer group, new routine. Cognitive development, and emotional resilience need to be sufficiently developed to provide children with a positive school…

How To Gain Children’s Cooperation

As children come of age and enter their early learning phase, their newfound sense of independence and confidence help them socialise and gain acceptance amongst their peers. However, this period of development is also often characterised by an increasingly cheeky demeanour and a seemingly implacable…

Hygiene at Home

Encouraging good hygiene habits in children while they are young helps them develop good life skills and stay healthy. Here are some simple hygiene rules you can follow to maintain a hygienic environment at home: Remind your child when they should wash their hands e.g. before eating, after...