Author: Mel WAGENAAREducational Psychologist, Teacher and Mother, South Africa This summer, there is no need to plan expensive outings or book specialist lessons and activities for your 3-year-old. You and your family, including your domestic helper, can use nature and recycled or home-accessed materials and objects to promote play-based learning in simple ways to […]
I AM 3 – PLAY WITH ME! How can you incorporate nature and recycled materials into your child’s daily activities to support their learning and development? Nature and recycled materials can be used in various ways to support learning. For example, you can use leaves, sticks, and rocks for sensory bins or nature exploration activities.
Building Brains and Bonds: Essential Activities for Infant-Parent Relationships What is the significance of the first three years of a child’s life in terms of brain development? During the first three years, especially the first year, a baby’s brain develops rapidly, forming approximately 700 synapses per second. This period is critical for the development of
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Author: Mel WAGENAAREducational Psychologist, Teacher and Mother, South Africa As a psychologist, teacher and parent, I’m excited to share three effective ways you can bond with your baby and support their brain development. The best part is that these methods don’t require any special tools or purchases. In the first three years of life,
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Sharpen Their Minds: A Parent’s Guide to boosting memory skills What are some traditional games that can help develop a toddler’s memory skills? The classic games of Simon Says and Hide-and-Seek with Objects as effective ways to strengthen a toddler’s working memory and spatial memory. How can singing songs and reciting rhymes with your toddler
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Author: Mel WAGENAAREducational Psychologist, Teacher and Mother, South Africa Cognitive development includes mastering speech, using the imagination, learning new skills, learning what things are and how they work, and of course, REMEMBERING things. This is a skill essential for future academic success. Memory skills are closely tied to a child’s overall cognitive development. As toddlers
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Author: Mel WAGENAAREducational Psychologist, Teacher and Mother, South Africa Sensory activities are some of the most important for the development of your toddler. These stimulating activities support young children’s holistic development, particularly their cognitive, physical, language and social-emotional skills. Young children can also develop their self-help skills and learn about their environment when engaging
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Sensory Adventures: Creative Activities for Toddlers to Discover the World At what age should I start sensory activities with my child? Activities can be started as young as a few months old but should always be safely planned and age-appropriate. Are sensory activities safe for my child? Ensure that you closely monitor your child at
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Author: Mel WAGENAAREducational Psychologist, Teacher and Mother, South Africa As a parent, witnessing your toddler sink their teeth into another child is an alarming and upsetting experience. Biting is a surprisingly common behaviour during the toddler years, but that doesn’t make it any less concerning when it happens. The good news is that with
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Navigating the Biting Phase: Tips for Parents of Toddlers Why is biting a normal part of toddler development? Toddlers are rapidly developing physically and socially during the 12-24 -month period, and biting can be a way for them to explore their world, express emotions, and learn impulse control. What are some common reasons why toddlers
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