Research shows that children who are well-prepared for their first year of school have a much better chance of settling in and succeeding in school, giving them a significant head start for later years. Apart from basic skills such as listening and following simple instructions, communicating their needs, they should also be able to understand…
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How much exercise does my child need?
How much is enough? Physical activity guidelines for toddlers recommend that each day they: 1. Get at least 30 minutes of structured (adult-led) physical activity. 2. Get at least 60 minutes of unstructured (free play) physical activity. 3. Not be inactive for more than 1 hour at a time except when sleeping. What Kids Can…
10 activities to keep the children engaged!
It requires a lot of patience, attention and energy to entertain children between 5-8 years of age. As parents, we want to give our children unconditional love and strengthen the parent-child bond. One of the ways this can be done is by spending more time with them; here are the best 10 activities to do…
Social skills for second graders
Social skills are important skills for second grade that your child is gaining awareness and a sense of independence. You will notice how your child is gaining more self control over his/her behaviour. 1. Begins to become more self-aware; recognizes strengths and weakness in his abilities. 2. Is gaining more self-control in her behavior and…
What grammar topics should my child know by grade 2?
Grammar is a vital aspect of language, especially for younger children. At any stage, it is of utmost importance as communication can be misunderstood without the proper use of grammar. Hence, whether is basic nouns or verbs or even using punctuation accurately. The concepts and skills attained are beneficial at every age. Curriculum for Grammar…
Why is art important in early childhood?
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…
Increasing the vocabulary of a toddler
1. Reading: Pick the right books wherein there are a lot of pictures and words that build knowledge. You will be astonished at your toddler recognizing a bird and its various types such as toucans, eagles, budgies and more. Parents must focus on reading the right way. Read through every page and allow the child…
What are sight words and why are they important? How do I teach my child sight words?
What are sight words? Sight words are high-frequency words which appear frequently in our reading and writing. Ideally, your child should be able recognize, read, and understand them almost immediately upon seeing them. When it is applied to early reading instruction, it typically refers to the set of about 100 words that keeps reappearing on…
What should my child know before starting school?
Research shows that children who are well-prepared for their first year of school have a much better chance of settling in and succeeding in school, giving them a significant head start for later years. Apart from basic skills such as listening and following simple instructions, communicating their needs, they should also be able to understand…
Brain development activities for toddlers
At birth, your child already has almost all of the neurons they’ll need for the rest of their lives, even though their brains are only 25% the size of an adult brain. At just three years old, your child’s brain will be about 80% the size of an adult brain. Toddlers learn things more quickly…
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