Play is the way children discover themselves- starting with their fingers, toes and gradually their whole body, mind and emotions. Play is an important part of childhood and art is one such form of play. Art is a language that allows us to express and develop our ideas and emotions; artistic activities are full of…
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Benefits of nursery rhymes!
Believe it or not, nursery rhymes are incredibly powerful influencers in preschool development. Phonemic skill development gained from nursery rhymes has even been scientifically shown to significantly improve reading, spelling and other literacy skills. These ditties seem fairly innocuous at first, but it doesn’t take long before you’re going bonkers from hearing “The Itsy…
How to teach your child the alphabet?
How to teach your child the alphabet? Teaching the alphabet lays the foundation for reading and writing. While his/her little hands get strengthened with other activities, there will come a day when you will have to teach your little one the letters. By the age of 2 or 3, children begin to show interest in…
Engaging toddlers in conversation- 6 great ideas!
Toddlers need many opportunities to talk with each other, an adult, one on one and in groups. It’s a cumbersome task to engage toddlers in conversation throughout the day. Conversations with toddlers are essential because they help children express their thoughts, ideas and ask for help from an adult. Sometimes it also helps in resolving…
What videos can your kid watch?
Technology has made it super easy to access anything on the overloaded cloud of information – the internet. It has made accessing content so easy that age isn’t a restriction at all. This has led to kids watching any sorts of things on the web, unmitigated. Parenting experts are increasingly spreading awareness of the negative…
5 Types of Kids Videos to Avoid
It’s bewildering! Your kid’s stubbornness to watch videos on your mobile/tablet. However, it’s not just your child alone, but more than half of his peers! Considering the benefits of audio-visual learning, you wouldn’t want to bring your child up in complete isolation with technology either. This means that the only safe passage is a careful selection…
Language Milestones For Your Kid
A language is a vast subject in itself and can only be learnt over time. There, however, are set milestones that one should ideally achieve at set intervals to ensure that learning continues smoothly. These milestones serve as a guide to normal development. There is a general age and time when most children pass through…
What is Pretend Play? – Is it good or bad?
Pretend Play, also known as, the imaginative play, is where children are role playing and are acting out various experiences. Children learn from their surroundings and engage in imaginary play. This is also crucial for children’s creativity and social skills. Some common terms for Pretend Play are: imaginative play, creative play, make‐believe play, fantasy play….