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Brain Development In Early Childhood

Brain development is directly related to cognitive development which describes how a child’s intellect grows and includes thinking, learning and problem-solving skills. The following article provides information on the fundamental cognitive milestones of brain development (6 months to 2 years),…

May 9, 2022
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Stages Of Artistic Development In Children

Art enjoys a highly significant space in early childhood learning programmes for the way it promotes a variety of learnings. Both as a process and product, art helps improve creativity, cognition, social skills and emotional expression in children. If you…

April 29, 2022
Child Development

Linking Physical Development To EYLF 0 - 5 Years

Physical development includes not just the increase in length, height and weight of the child but also the size of organs as well as the development of various reflexes, motor skills, sensations and perceptions. Here is a brief overview of…

April 25, 2022
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Linking Social/Emotional Development To EYLF 0 - 5 Years

Children’s early experiences consist of interactions with parents, other family members, Educators and teachers as well as their environment. Due to the rapid nature of brain development in early childhood, the quality of early experiences deeply impacts their emerging selfhood…

April 24, 2022
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How Does Nature Affect A Child's Development

To be familiar with nature, to spend some time amid nature, talking, thinking about trees, grasses, pebbles, climates, small insects, ground warm enhance the resilience and self-esteem of a child.

April 1, 2022
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Maria Montessori - The Montessori Method

Montessori stressed that children learn best by using their senses and pursuing their interests, rather than forcing them to learn what is expected.

July 6, 2020
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Stages Of Play

There are 6 different types of play that children participate in over the course of their development.

May 26, 2020
Child Development

Howard Gardner - Multiple Intelligence

Gardner proposed a theory of multiple intelligences that suggests there is more than one intelligence – He considers children and adults to be individuals who all have skills and areas that we enjoy and excel at and that these fit…

May 19, 2020
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Jean Piaget - Cognitive Development

Piaget discovered that all children’s cognitive development progressed through four stages, beginning in infancy and are completed by adolescence. Thinking becomes more and more complex as the child ages. Each stage of thinking causes the child to see the world…

May 12, 2020
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Social and Emotional Development for Babies 12-24 months

From now, babies begin to identify and respond to their own feelings, understanding other's feelings & needs and interact positively with others. A baby's social and emotional development increases by becoming more aware of other people that are around them…

April 27, 2020
Child Development

Cognitive Development for Infants 0-12 months

Beginning at birth the construction of thought processes, such as memory, problem solving, exploration of objects etc, is an important part of an infant’s cognitive development. An infant needs to interact with their environment in order to learn about it.…

April 18, 2020
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Gross Motor Development for Infants 0-12 months

From when an infant is born the part of the brain that controls vital functions like sucking, swallowing and breathing are ready to go, However the part that controls the neck muscles, arms, legs, etc is still under development until…

April 17, 2020
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Cognitive Development for Toddlers 2-3 Year Olds +

Toddlers have a greater understanding of the world around them by this stage. Their cognitive development (also known as intellectual development and thinking skills) continues… Read More
Social and Emotional Development for Infants 0-12 months +

Infants begin to develop trust when parents begin to fulfil their needs. Such as changing an infant's nappy when needed, feeding on request and holding… Read More
Cognitive Development for Infants 0-12 months +

Beginning at birth the construction of thought processes, such as memory, problem solving, exploration of objects etc, is an important part of an infant’s cognitive… Read More
Social and Emotional Development for Toddlers 2-3 Year Olds +

Toddlers want to do more on their own and do not like it when you begin to establish limits on their behaviour. Tantrums can become… Read More
Cognitive Development for Preschoolers 4-5 Year Olds +

Your preschooler is now able to focus their attention more accurately and is less influenced by distractions. The intensity of questions increase as your child… Read More
Gross Motor Development for Toddlers 2-3 Year Olds +

Toddler advance and gains new skills in Gross Motor Development milestones achieved throughout earlier years. Co-ordination and challenges that could not be performed before such… Read More
Social and Emotional Development for Preschoolers 4-5 Year Olds +

At this point preschoolers begin to interact effectively with others. Play becomes more innovative and organized and “boyfriend” or “girlfriend” begins to emerge. Preschoolers have… Read More
John Dewey's Theory +

John Dewey is often seen as the proponent of learning by doing – rather than learning by passively receiving. He believed that each child was active,… Read More
Social and Emotional Development for Babies 12-24 months +

From now, babies begin to identify and respond to their own feelings, understanding other's feelings & needs and interact positively with others. A baby's social and… Read More
Gross Motor Development for Preschoolers 4-5 Year Olds +

At this age, preschoolers make big progress in gross motor skills such as running, jumping, balancing and climbing. Their movement becomes agile and more controlled… Read More