The power of play and early language What are the types of play? physical play constructive play pretend play sensory play symbolic play competitive play What are the stages of play? Unoccupied Play (Birth – 3months) Solitary Play (Birth -2 Years) Spectator/Onlooker Behaviour (2 Years) Parallel Play (2+ Years) Associate Play (3-4 Years) Cooperative Play […]
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Author: Karen KEI Speech and Language Therapist Children spend most of their time playing and exploring. Play is how children learn about the world. It gives children an opportunity to understand the world around them as well as to practice how to interact and socialise with others. Every time a child plays, they learn something
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Author: Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui St Thomas’ Child Care Centre 0-12 Months As the baby grows older, their fine- and gross-motor skills gradually improve. Parents can engage in different training and games based on their child’s age to promote coordination and the development of both small and large muscles. From birth to 3 months,
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Baby Information Sharing 嬰兒12個月大還未能夠站得太穩， 這是正常嗎？ A：一般6至9個月的寶…
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For Crying Out Loud! Is a crying baby a typical phenomenon? A: Yes. This is how babies communicate. How long before seeking medical advice? A: Try the typical soothing mechanisms first. Trust your instincts if your gut is telling you that there is something wrong. Why do babies cry? A: It is their way of
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Author: Mel WAGENAAR Educational Psychologist, Teacher and Mother, South Africa If I had a dollar for every time a newly minted young mother asked me: “Is this normal?” I would currently be listening to the ocean, lying on a perfumed beach towel! I do not allow much airtime to the word “normal” in my practice
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Thank you for your support! We understand from the previous talk on kindergarten readiness that parents are concerned about children’s learning. Therefore, the JC Bright Start project will launch the third Public Talk to discuss bilingualism of infants and toddlers. We have invited Dr LAU from the Faculty of Education, HKU to lead a discussion
Story Reading Why is reading at bedtime so important? A: Aside from the apparent, that is helping your child build vocabulary, reading bedtime stories also help parents to set a routine and let the child to calm down after a day of playing and get ready to sleep. Reading stories together in bed can effectively
Author: Qing LIU Assistant Professor, Yew Chung College of Early Childhood Education In this age of civilization, it is already common knowledge for both parents and teachers that story-reading is critical for the upbringing of babies and toddlers. Almost all parents have heard of the wonders reading with your child could bring. Enhancing language development,
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