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Cooking with kids isn’t just about making meals together; it’s an opportunity to teach valuable math and science concepts in a hands-on, fun environment. By getting them involved in the kitchen, you can make learning engaging and practical. From fractions and measurement conversions to scientific changes in food, the kitchen …

In today’s fast-paced and ever-changing world, equipping our children with a wide range of skills is more important than ever. One way to ensure they’re ready for the future is by introducing them to critical learning activities early on. This blog post will explore 5 compelling reasons to introduce your children to …

It often seems that, in the modern world, every child needs to have a label. But, the reality is that these labels simply confirm what most educators already knew, every child is different.  While a generalized education program can be effective for many children, it is not the only approach. …

Play is one of the most effective ways where children can learn. Not only does it strengthen a child’s concentration, but it is also vital for preparing them for school as it underpins everything from the start of scientific thinking to learning social norms and interactions. Play offers a fun …

Many parents, concerned about the quality of education being impacted by on-again, off-again schooling, have started looking at online options for their children. The challenges are indeed enormous but perhaps what is missing from the online versus on-campus schooling debate is the case for in person education. School is one …

Over the past year and a half, the pandemic threw the educational journeys of learners into disarray. Many schools responded with mitigation measures that resulted in a variety of impacts and outcomes on learners. At the same time, the educational needs of many learners have also changed. Learners that seemed …

When you think about it, reading is a rather complex task. Children must make sense of letters, sounds, words, sentence types, punctuation, and many other structures. The learning doesn’t stop there though. Reading is not simply reciting words on a page. It is a meaning-making process that children bring their …

It is virtually impossible for anyone to go through life without making a single mistake. In some cases mistakes are momentous, changing the course of your life and those around you. In other cases, mistakes are more like regrets, things that you wish you could have done differently.  But, whatever …

For many people sending a child to an early learning center is all about the convenience of being able to regain your personal time. This may be to facilitate going back to work or to spend more time with other children. However, a reputable center, such as this early learning …

As life slowly starts returning to normal under Level 1 of the Covid-19 lockdown, the experience gained over the past few months, during some of the most challenging times faced by parents, schools and teachers, has presented an unexpected silver lining – the opportunity for a renewed trust and working …

Did you know that the baby’s brain is not yet fully developed at birth? Your adorable bundle of joy is counting on you to spark the wirings in their brain and discover the world around them. Day by day, your baby’s cognition develops in response to the environment you prepare …

If you thought that dealing with kids these days is an easy task, you’re nowhere near reality, my friend! It’s time to step out from la-la-land and face the truth. Although there was a time, not very long ago, our homes used to be the ultimate kingdom for children to …

Children are easier to motivate yet hard to excavate. Yes, there are kids who are unaware of their capacities due to the competitive surroundings, while on the other hand there are kids who are aware of their potentials yet are unable to find the driving force. To motivate a child …

American life in the 21st Century requires two incomes to survive. Because of this, many women are having to go back to work not long after they give birth to a child. For this reason, we are having to find quality childcare for our precious little ones. The majority of …

School is a necessity and usually a legal requirement. However it is only compulsory for your child to start pre-primary in the year they turn 5; providing this is before the 30th June. Unfortunately if you wait until this age to send your child to school you may find that …

There are people who call themselves eternal students. They never tire in finding opportunities to enrich themselves with new information or a fresh understanding of old ideas. And as enjoyable as the learning process can be, they make sure to take it quite seriously, whether it’s learning a traditional custom …

It is not always easy knowing what is going on with your child and remedial testing is a great way to find out more about how your child is developing and coping with things. Finding out whether your child is ready for school, what your child struggles with and what …

Toddlers. Generally they are made of equal parts adorableness and unpredictability. Before motherhood, I never knew there were people out there whose composure depended completely upon the color of a juice cup. These same little creatures can be expected to turn down a “yucky” mango but will sneak a slurp …