Cognitive Development

Author: Mel WAGENAAREducational Psychologist, Teacher and Mother, South Africa   Mention the word “chores” alongside “small children,” and many people express horror and dismay, fearing a return to the dark days of child labour reminiscent of the Industrial Revolution when young children were often forced into harsh labour conditions, such as working in coal mines, […]

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

Author: Mel WAGENAAREducational Psychologist, Teacher and Mother, South Africa   Let us give some thought here to thinking. So much has been written about cognitive development but often it is presented in a very academic way. The bottom line for most new parents is that they want the answer to the title of this article:

Author: Mel WAGENAAREducational Psychologist, Teacher and Mother, South Africa   Cognitive development in the first three years of life lays the foundation for a child’s future development. During this critical period, babies and toddlers rapidly acquire skills and knowledge as they interact with their environment and caregivers. As parents, your caring and responsive attention is

Author: Krista Law So ManKindergarten Principal Parenting is a remarkable journey filled with joy, challenges, and endless learning opportunities.  As parents, we strive to provide the best care and create a safe environment for our children. In this article, we will delve into the fascinating realm of baby and infant cognitive development, focusing on the

Author: Krista Law So ManKindergarten Principal Play, the magical realm where imagination thrives, is not only a source of joy for babies and toddlers but also a powerful catalyst for their cognitive development.  As parents and caregivers, we have the incredible opportunity to create safe spaces where our little ones can freely explore, discover, and

Author: Annie NGSpeech and Language Therapist Cognitive skills are the functions your brain needs to complete everyday tasks. These functions include the ability to pay attention, to process and store information, and to plan and learn. They are not ‘actual knowledge’ but are skills we need in order to interact with the world. Whether we

Author: Ms. Gigi Pang (Counseling Psychologist) Around 2 to 3 months after birth, babies begin to enjoy sucking their fingers, which may worry some parents. Aside from hygiene concerns, they may also worry that the child will have difficulty quitting this habit later on. Sucking is a natural instinct for babies, observable even when they

Author: Hong Kong Christian Service (Early Childhood Education Service) “I’ve told him so many times, but he never listens!” “Even when I ask him to tidy up his toys, he does it so slowly.” “He understands what I’m saying, but he doesn’t follow through.” “He doesn’t know how to do it, so let me handle

Author: Hong Kong Christian Service (Early Childhood Education Service) The Montessori theory emphasizes a key concept in early childhood learning: the transition from concrete thinking to abstract thinking. Children start by experiencing the world through concrete, hands-on activities and then move towards more abstract concepts and ideas. By establishing a solid foundation through concrete experiences,