On this page What is school readiness? Why is school readiness important? Factors that determine school readiness What are school readiness skills? Building blocks to develop school readiness How can ...
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Key Points Rote counting is a memory exercise and all about repetition. Children need to practise counting over and over again until they have committed the correct order to memory. There are a ...
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Key Points Winter (and Summer, Spring and Autumn) is the perfect time to book Vacation Care to give you time to work, time to relax, time to take care of yourself. Children are able to try new ...
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Key Points Play dough provides a sensory experience that helps to develop fine motor skills, ease tension and improve imagination, aiding early childhood development in a playful way. Playing with ...
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Key Points Childhood friendships teach skills such as sharing and help children to develop communication skills such as learning to express their emotions. By the age of three, children can generally ...
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Key Points The definition of screen time for kids in the guidelines includes TV, electronic gaming, computers, tablets and smartphones. Sufficient physical activity and sleep combined with limited ...
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Key Points Separation anxiety is a sign that your child has a secure attachment and healthy bond to you. You are their world. And they don’t like the idea of being apart from you. Separation anxiety ...
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Key Points Understanding the reasons behind challenging behaviour and how to manage it can help the child and their parent/educator. By understanding why they are behaving in a certain way, you can ...
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There is a great Steve Biddulph quote that says, "It is our job as parents to be less anxious than our children."
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