Right from the time they are born, children are immersed in an extremely social world. In addition to parents, teachers, siblings, and classmates, this social world also includes the values and objects that are part of their culture. All these factors provide contexts for the cognitive growth and development of a child. Children start using representational
We live in a world where screens are found almost everywhere around us. This is why monitoring and controlling a child’s screen time can be quite challenging. What makes things even more complicated is the fact that some screen time is essential for them because they are educational and help the social development of our
preschooler is a reluctant learner or naturally curious, there are many fun activities that can foster a love of science in them. It is true that the advanced scientific concepts are beyond the understanding of a child. However, it is still possible to incorporate certain simple scientific experiments in their day to day life. This will
If you are the parent of a preschooler, it is likely that you have heard the term “play-based learning” more than once. We all know that children can pick up important lessons through playing. While playing, they explore, engage their imagination, take risks, and solve problems. This helps them learn skills that are critical for
We live at a time when technology has made a significant impact on all aspects of human life. However, there have been some controversies in the recent years regarding the role of technology in early childhood education. Some people believe that exposure to technology may have some adverse impacts on children and their natural development
When considering quality early childhood education, now is a perfect time to discuss with parents the advantages of enrolling their child in preschool from ages three to five. As lockdown restrictions in New South Wales are lifted and preschools open once again, the well-documented benefits of an early childhood education should be interesting to parents