Sensory Play: Nurturing your child’s early development
Sensory play, messy play or creative play are just some of the terms used to describe a lot of fun! As a child our senses are a vital foundation of how we experience the world around us, and sensory-based play is an essential part of babies, toddlers and preschoolers’ learning development.
Easing Separation Anxiety
Separation anxiety is common in young children, it occurs when children are feeling nervous about being away from their parents or carers.
Improving Your Little One’s Language & Literacy Skills
The importance of language development in early childhood cannot be overstated. During these vital years, children’s ability to understand, process and produce language flourishes in an amazing way.
Play-Based Learning For Babies
Play-based activities are a valuable learning technique for infants. “Playing allows babies to practice skills they’ll need as they continue to grow and develop. Babies are naturally curious, and playing enables them to experiment, explore and problem solve,” explains Jola Sung, Education Advisor at Affinity Education Group.
The Importance Of Outdoor Play: Learning In Action
Outdoor play is so important to a child’s education, Australian Children’s Education & Care Quality Authority (ACECQA) have included it within their Early Years Learning Framework and is a part of their centre assessment criteria.