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Unleash Your Little Artist:10 Art Experiences!

Here are 10 ideas to unleash your little artist's skills and creativity. 1. Magic wax painting – first get your child to use a plain candle to draw a picture on white paper, once finished let them paint over it using water colour paint. Their drawing will magically appear! Buy Now 2. Swap finger painting ...

One Language or Two? Bilingualism – What’s Best for Your Child’s Development

Parents who speak multiple languages often worry about what language they should use in conversation at home with their children. I have had lots of parents tell me they have just chosen to use English, as it’s the important language of the world, when I hear this it breaks my heart, not only because your ...

What is This Reggio Thing Really About?

More and more nursery’s and schools are labelling themselves as ‘Reggio’ or base their philosophy on the Reggio Approach. Whilst this all sounds exciting and wonderful; do you really understand what it means? Secondly, is what they’re calling ‘Reggio’ actually accurate? Reggio Emilia is a beautiful town in Italy that wanted a progressive and cooperative ...

Tummy Time – What, Why, When and How?

Did you know that tummy time is really important for all babies and something that can impact their lives in the long term? Well, here's everything you need to know. What? Tummy time refers to the intentional time that your baby spends lying on their tummy facing the ground. Please note that tummy time is ...

Understanding the Value of Play

The definition of play differs greatly depending on who you talk to. As a passionate educator I see it as a way of learning, growing and exploring. It is also an invaluable part of childhood and the most effective method of learning for children (even in the first years of primary school). Read Hey ...

“Hey Mum, I Am Not Just Playing” – What Your Child is Really Doing and Why it’s So Important.

When children play, they don't just do that. Whether it is in your backyard, home, or in playgrounds, it is more than merely just ‘play’. The truth is it's a time that should be valued and appreciated for the benefits it brings for children. When your children play, they develop many skills and strengths. What is your ...

The Toys that Everyone Should Have at Home

There are a few basic things that should be in every house. One of those things are toys that are open-ended, flexible and able to adapt as children grow and learn. All of these suggested toys have an educational benefit or will help your child to develop specific skills needed for later life. Favorite toys ...

Support Brain Development by Ditching Shoes!

We usually fear letting our little ones roam around with no shoes on their little feet. We believe that many parents don't know how good it is for children to be barefoot. Here are some interesting facts about ditching shoes and why barefoot babes are going to be very happy! Did you know that young ...

Why is Sensory Play Important For Your Kid?

Sensory play is any activity that stimulates young children’s senses. Know more about sensory play for preschoolers with Rachel O’Leary - Nursery Manager! Sensory play is any activity that stimulates young children’s senses. Children use their senses to enable them to explore the world around them, from touching to tasting, smelling, hearing and seeing, by ...

Everything You Need to Know on Nutrition In The Early Years

Many studies show that building healthy habits starts early. It all begins during early childhood and it is carried into adulthood. Overall, good nutrition is very important, especially during a child's first few years. From the time your baby is born and up until the age of 5. This is where his or her body ...

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