Preschool is a crucial time for a child’s early learning and development, and how involved you get during this period has a huge impact on how positive and enriching an experience it is for them. By actively engaging with your child’s teachers and staying informed about the curriculum and activities, you’ll establish a strong connection between the home environment and the preschool setting in your child’s mind. Understanding what your child is learning at school allows you to support their interests, spark meaningful conversations, and provide additional learning opportunities that align with their curriculum.…
When choosing a new child care provider or arranging formal child care for the first time, it’s common for parents to feel anxious and worried about whether they’re making the right choice, and this can be especially true for parents of neurodivergent children. Change can be particularly difficult for neurodivergent children, and parents can worry about whether their child will be understood and supported during their time in child care. Of course, it’s wise to choose a provider who has experience caring for neurodivergent children and who takes a child-centred approach, but that doesn’t guarantee your family will have a positive child care experience.…
Kindergarten is an opportunity for children to learn and explore in a fun and safe environment. Many different educational philosophies and approaches can be used in kindergarten classrooms. This blog post will discuss the most popular approaches used in kindergartens. Read on to discover more!
Traditional Approach
The Traditional Approach is a style of teaching that has been used for centuries. It is based on the belief that students should be taught through lectures and rote memorisation.…
Play is critical to child development. It is why a dramatic play area is essential in any preschool centre. As its name implies, a dramatic play area is a spot in a class designated for role-playing, which expands a child’s imagination since they are exposed to different characters and professionals every day. Therefore, a dramatic play area should be up to the task, or kids will quickly get bored. Here is a run-down of ways to make the most out of a dramatic play area.…
As you juggle your home responsibilities with your job or education, it can be difficult at times and therefore necessary to hire outside childcare services. Whether your child is a baby, toddler, or preparing to enter preschool, they will need childcare at a reliable centre when you are at work or school. Here are some tips to help you choose the right daycare centre.
Watch the Staff Interact With the Children…
What is kindergarten education?
Kindergarten is a learning environment that enables children to practice basic social, emotional and educational skills that will prepare them for schooling. These skills are inculcated in children through self-directed play under the guidance of an experienced teacher. The kindergarten program is generally for children of 5 years of age, but sometimes it can include children from 4 to 6 years of age. These programs are designed in a way that helps to introduce the basic concepts of science, mathematics, language and arts.…
If your child spends just a few hours a week at a childcare centre and you’ve just found out that you’re pregnant, you might want to increase the number of hours he or she goes to this facility for the next few months. Read on and find out why.
To make it easy for you to attend your antenatal appointments
Throughout your pregnancy, you’ll need to go for regular antenatal appointments so that your obstetrician can check that your baby is healthy and that any pregnancy-related health issues you develop are under control.…
If you have a child with Asperger’s and you want to arrange for them to be enrolled in a preschool, then you should take the steps outlined here to ensure that the preschool you choose for them is suitable for their needs.
Find staff who are knowledgeable about Asperger’s Syndrome
Because Asperger’s Syndrome is a relatively mild form of autism, you do not necessarily have to place your child in a childcare facility that caters specifically to children who have this condition.…
Having a child with special needs, specifically something like autism, can make finding a child care centre difficult. There are some centres that have guidelines for enrollment, such as requiring that they are potty trained, which your child may not have achieved yet. Some centres may also have limited slots for special needs or may not work with children with autism. If you are struggling to find the right option for your child and your family, here are a few key points to finding the right centre for you.…
As the current year draws to a close, both you and your child will be excited about taking a break and enjoying the holidays. However, the holidays tend to go by fast. Before you know it, your child will be required to report back to school for the new semester.
Many parents get caught off guard when a new school term begins. They may rush to prepare their children at the last minute, causing unnecessary stress.…
