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Maria Montessori - The Montessori Method

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.
Stages Of Play

Stages Of Play

There are 6 different types of play that children participate in over the course of their development.
Howard Gardner - Multiple Intelligence

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…
Jean Piaget - Cognitive Development

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…
Social and Emotional Development for Babies 12-24 months

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…
Cognitive Development for Infants 0-12 months

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.…
Gross Motor Development for Infants 0-12 months

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…
Language Development for Infants 0-12 months

Language Development for Infants 0-12 months

Language not only refers to the spoken word but it also incorporates gesturing, facial expressions and verbal sounds. This is why language development for infants begins from when your baby is born. Infants are aware of sounds in the environment.…
Social and Emotional Development for Infants 0-12 months

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 them when they cry. Infants cry to express anger, pain and hunger. It is their…
Social and Emotional Development for School Age

Social and Emotional Development for School Age

During this stage, school age children have developed an increasing need of independence and become more socially accepting of peers. Play becomes more complex, with rules being established in group games and games are focused on having a “winning” team…
Social and Emotional Development for Preschoolers 4-5 Year Olds

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 developed an understanding for other’s feelings and become more sensitive. They will also want to…
Social and Emotional Development for Toddlers 2-3 Year Olds

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 frequent when a toddler can't get what they want. This is a natural part of…
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