Do you suspect that your child has sensory processing difficulties? Is one of the children that you teach displaying behaviours that you think might be an indication of something more? It’s not always easy to spot the signs, or even to understand what it means when we refer to a child as “sensory”, so in …
Child Development
Explore essential insights into child development with these articles, designed to guide you through the key stages and milestones of early childhood growth.
Here are some of the most popular posts to get started with:
- The 6 Stages of Drawing Development: A fascinating look at how children’s drawings develop as they grow and mature physically and intellectually during the first 6 years.
- Learning to Draw a Person: From the first tadpole people to detailed drawings of people, this article explains the stages of drawing a person in more detail.
- The Best Activities for Early Childhood Development: 5 types of activities preschoolers should be doing daily.
- Increasing Attention Span: How long should children be able to concentrate and what are the best ways to increase attention span?
- What Do Kids Learn in Preschool? Ever wondered what children are learning when it seems like they just play all day? Here are 16 things that might surprise you.
- Problem-Solving Activities: Teach kids to think critically and solve problems with these types of practical activities.
- What is Holistic Development? What are some practical things you can do to develop a child holistically?
- The 4 Stages of Cognitive Development: Piaget’s 4 stages of development, as well as 11 ways to build intellectual skills.
- Physical Development Milestones: This article shares the common stages of a child’s physical development and motor skills.
- Social Development Milestones: These are the social milestones to 5 years, as well as 13 ways to build social skills.
- The Stages of Emotional Development: Here are some examples of emotional skills, and the phases that children progress through during the first five years.
- 48 Signs of Sensory Processing Difficulties: Use this simple checklist to spot the signs of sensory seeking and sensory avoiding behaviours.
- School Readiness Checklist: This guide, written for teachers and parents, is an overview of skills and includes a simple school readiness checklist for easy reference.
- Preschool Drop Off: The simple way to make drop-off a positive experience.
Children begin using their hands from an early age. Through practical handling of objects, they begin to experience the world around them. Hands-on learning is vital in childhood as it helps young children develop skills informally before starting formal education. Let’s explore the importance of hands-on learning for preschoolers and some simple activity ideas. What …
During early childhood and even beyond, the best approach to education is a holistic one. Here’s an overview explaining what holistic development is, what the 5 aspects that make it up are, and why holistic development is important. What is Holistic Development? Holistic development is about developing all aspects of a child. It takes into …
Holistic development is crucial during the early childhood years. Here are some holistic development examples and simple activity ideas for parents and teachers. What is Holistic Development of a Child? Holistic development in children is about supporting and growing the whole child, in all their areas of development. There are five aspects of holistic development …
In order for children to develop into happy and well-adjusted adults, it is important that they are raised holistically. Let’s take a look at what holistic development is, what the 5 aspects of holistic development in childcare are, as well as what you as a parent or teacher can focus on in order to develop …
Holistic development is a frequently used term in child development. Here’s the definition of holistic development and why it’s important for you as a parent or teacher to be aware of it. Holistic Development Meaning What is holistic development in child development? Holistic development refers to a child’s growth in all areas: physical, social, emotional, …
A child’s physical and cognitive development is crucial during the early formative years, but equally important is their social-emotional development, which forms the foundation for emotional health and future social relationships. Together, these areas all form part of a child’s holistic development. Here is an overview of emotional development in the early years, and examples …
Why are the early years so crucial for a child’s development and why is there so much focus on childhood learning? Here are 10 reasons. The importance of early childhood development lies in how early learning shapes a child’s life. It may seem that learning starts when children begin formal schooling, however, it starts right …
The first 6 years of a child’s life is the time when all the foundational skills are being developed. These are carried into the formal schooling years. Read on to find out what the most important developmental skills for preschoolers are and how parents and teachers can build them through play. They are based on …
Encouraging independence in children is a crucial responsibility for both parents and teachers. Here are some ideas and daily activities to help build independence. While it feels wonderful to take care of our children and do things for them, it’s essential to balance caring for them with encouraging their independence. What is our role as …
Building cognitive skills is a crucial part of early childhood development. Here’s a brief overview of how children learn and think, some examples of cognitive skills, and the typical stages of cognitive development in early childhood. There are also 11 simple, actionable tips for parents and teachers of young children. What is Cognitive Development in …
The foundation for a person’s social behaviour is laid during the early years, which makes preschool a crucial time to ensure your children are learning social skills. In this article I’ll explain briefly: The Importance of Social Skills Developing social skills in preschoolers is vital in order for them to be able to interact with …