
HELP, I AM BORED!
The word “bored” could mean various things to different children – at different times. It could mean that your child does not know how to...

SINGING, nursery rhymes and language
Music in early childhood has been shown to ignite all child development and skills. Singing enhances language acquisition and development...

DISTINGUISHING ADHD from High Energy
Children usually have such a zest for life and keenly explore their environment. As adults, we often wish that we could have just a...

WHY BAKE A CAKE WITH YOUR CHILD when it is so easy to buy one?
Have you ever uttered these words? “Time is money.” “Time is so precious.” “I wish I had more free time to relax.” “I am so exhausted”…...

LANGUAGE – Is my child on par with their age group and peers?
From your child’s first words to complete sentences, your child’s language skills will advance significantly in their first few years of...

TIPS FOR SUCCESSFUL POTTY TRAINING
No two parents have the same answer as to when to start potty training as it comes down to ‘when is the right time for your child?’...

THERAPY and DRINKING STRAWS
Few people will disagree that exercise is an important part of a healthy lifestyle. In addition, parents are encouraged to ensure that...

HOMEWORK: A necessary evil or a valuable learning tool?
Homework is a task assigned to learners by schoolteachers intended to be carried out during non-school hours, usually at home. This...

THE STRUGGLING READER
Have you ever wondered why your child reading aloud is a dreaded activity by both you and your child? Have you ever thought about why...

ABACUS USE – outdated or relevant?
An abacus is like a manual calculator with sliding beads to represent numbers. It has rows or columns of beads that represent the digits...

GRADE R GRADUATION – BIG SCHOOL, HERE I COME!
During nursery school, the child masters basic developmental skills and behaviours, setting the baseline for formal learning and easing...

THE IMPORTANCE OF EYE-HAND / HAND-EYE CO-ORDINATION
Eye-hand co-ordination is a learned skill that involves using the eyes and hands to work together to perform an action such as catching a...

WHY HOME SCHOOL OR TUTOR YOUR CHILD?
Home-schooling is a non-traditional form of learning where children are usually taught from the comfort of their homes by their parents....

GAMES AN ESSENTIAL STRATEGY FOR LEARNING
Playing games is not only a great way to have fun, but it gives a child a sense of adventure and stimulation that leads to an...

CHILDREN’s ART is a basis for adult innovation.
Creative art is the study of creating and performing art, music, dance, and drama. Children who have been allowed to enjoy the freedom to...

SHOW AND TELL - Is it important or a waste of time?
Show and Tell is a classroom activity where a child is encouraged to chat about a theme topic covered at school. Initially, many children...

INDEPENDENCE… IS IT NECESSARY FOR PRIMARY SCHOOL CHILDREN?
Most young children tend to “want to do things by themselves”. This is the beginning of independence, and parents must encourage this!...

IS MY CHILD READY TO START POTTY TRAINING?
Have you ever seen a CV listing achievements like “Potty trained in 2009”, “Slept in my own bed by six months”? If it is not going to be...

THE IMPORTANCE OF BIBLE STORIES
Storytelling can be a fun stepping-stone to learning as it allows children to experience different worlds, countries, and traditions. It...

















