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自由玩耍與散件遊戲 3 – 啟發可持續的遊戲
Author: Betty YauPrincipal, Fairchild Nursery and Kindergarten Today we are all more conscious of our impact on the world – how do we ensure the efficient use of resources for the future of our children? As the United Nations promotes the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for a better future ...
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Free Play with Loose Parts 2 – Inspiring Play for Infants and Toddlers
Author: Betty YauPrincipal, Fairchild Nursery and Kindergarten Loose parts and young children? You may think that it may not be the safest thing to allow very young children access to loose parts. Of course, adult supervision is still very important when children are playing with loose parts, however, when infants ...
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Free Play with Loose Parts 1 – Inspiring Play for Children
Author: Betty YauPrincipal, Fairchild Nursery and Kindergarten Are you ever surprised at how children love to play with the simplest of materials such as cardboard boxes or paper tubes rather than the contents of a box housing a new toy? Children naturally gravitate towards objects which pique their interest and ...
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The Meaning of Parenthood
Author: Dr. Amelia N.Y. Lee, MHAssociate Dean (Programme Development) and Head of Early Childhood and Elementary Education Earlier, I had a gathering with some university classmates, where we shared updates about our families and showed care for one another, chatting about work, children, and other topics. Suddenly, someone laughed and ...
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Finger Food or Utensils? WHY NOT BOTH?!
Author: Krista Law So ManKindergarten Principal “Sweetie, don’t touch your food. Use your spoon!” If you’re a parent or caregiver, you’ve likely uttered these words countless times during mealtime. As moms, dads, and caregivers, we strive to foster manners and cleanliness in our little ones. We want them to grow ...
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“Baby Puffs Picking Olympics: Training Tiny Fingers for the Pincer Grasp Championship!”
Author: Krista Law So ManKindergarten Principal In a high chair, a chubby 7-month-old baby sits, his tiny plate contained a couple baby puffs. With a mix of determination and curiosity, he extends his hand in an attempt to pick up a puff. However, his inexperienced little palm fails him, and ...
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Nurturing Gross Motor Skills and Health in Babies and Toddlers: The Power of Outdoor Exploration, Rest, and Active Engagement
Author: Krista Law So ManKindergarten Principal As babies and toddlers grow and develop, their gross motor skills play a vital role in their overall health and well-being. Encouraging physical activity, providing opportunities for outdoor exploration, and actively engaging with them are essential for their growth and development. In this article, ...
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The Power of Daily Tasks: Fostering Gross and Fine Motor Skills in Children
Author: Krista Law So ManKindergarten Principal As parents, we have the privilege of witnessing our children’s growth and development every day. However, it’s easy to overlook the small milestones and fail to realize just how much progress they have made. By actively involving children in daily tasks and gradually offering ...
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Embracing Messy Exploration: Nurturing Cognitive Development in Babies and Infants
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 ...
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The Role of Play and Safe Spaces in Babies’ and Toddlers’ Cognitive Development
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 ...
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Three Activities You are Probably Already Doing to Support Your Child’s Cognitive Development
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 ...
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Help Me Follow My Child’s Lead in Play
Author: Annie NGSpeech and Language Therapist In the previous article, we talked about what child-led and parent-led play approaches are like. In this article, we will go over some tips and tricks for the application of child-led play. Some things to do or think about when following your child’s lead ...
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Child-Led Play and Parent-Led Play
Author: Annie NGSpeech and Language Therapist When children play, there is probably one main thing they are after – FUN! But when we observe children in their play, we are probably hoping that they get more than fun out of their play time – we want to be able to ...
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A Deeper Understanding of Play
Author: Annie NGSpeech and Language Therapist If you are asked to describe how your child plays, you will probably think of how his play differs from day to day. One day, he might be playing with a cardboard box quietly by himself. The next day, he might be insistent on ...
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How Play Supports Your Child Now and Years to Come
Author: Annie NGSpeech and Language Therapist How we define play and how ‘play’ actually looks might be different from child to child, from family to family. But we can probably all agree that play involves a great deal of fun. While we often picture a room full of toys when ...
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Self-concept in infants aged 0-1 years: Starting from exploring the body
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 ...
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Vision and Learning
Author: Vanessa ThaiDevelopmental and Behavioural OptometristCentral Health Southside – Child Development Team Learning difficulties are caused by problems with how the brain processes visual or auditory information. Children with limited environmental experiences or deficiencies in the visual system may exhibit abnormal development of vision, which can impact their ability to ...
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