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父母創思培育招式:F.I.D.S.啟發創新的設計思考實踐方法

作者:葉文謙香港教育大學客座講師 父母培育孩子創意思維發展,有了成長型思維模式B.R.A.V.E. (請參相關文章連結)…

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父母創思培育心法:B.R.A.V.E成長型思維模型

作者:葉文謙香港教育大學客座講師 父母要培育孩子創意思維發展,若只著重「招式」即云云眾多的方法和技巧,是很容易迷失的。反…

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啟蒙創意發展:設置0-3歲嬰幼兒的理想創教環境

作者:葉文謙香港教育大學客座講師 我們都希望孩子能在成長過程中培育其創意發展並具備解決問題的能力。然而,創意不是一蹴可幾…

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蒙特梭利 –迷思:成人如何「跟隨孩子」?

作者:香港基督教服務處 幼兒教育服務 「我講極佢都唔聽!」「明明叫佢收拾好玩具,都係要慢吞吞。」「佢聽得明,但就係唔跟住…

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蒙特梭利 –迷思:「從具體到抽象的學習過程」

作者:香港基督教服務處 幼兒教育服務 蒙特梭利理論強調一個幼兒學習方式的關鍵概念——從具體思維到抽象思維的轉變。 幼兒透…

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兩代同心

作者:恩樂園郭詠雯駐園社工 嬰幼兒父母普遍為雙職家長,需由祖父母及外祖父母等照顧者輪流協助照顧。有見照顧者的穩定性及適時…

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Reggio Emilia and Creativity

Author: Betty YauPrincipal, Fairchild Nursery and Kindergarten Cultivating Curiosity, Confidence and Creativity –  Reggio Emilia Builds Core Skills We all know that play benefits childrens’ development, but how exactly does it support the various skills children need as they navigate …

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Reggio Emilia and Play

Author: Betty YauPrincipal, Fairchild Nursery and Kindergarten Play is a child’s work, and quality play matters to children.  Let’s consider how children feel when they arrive at a new place.  They should feel happy, respected, free to be themselves and …

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The Reggio Emilia Approach in a Nutshell

Author: Betty YauPrincipal, Fairchild Nursery and Kindergart…

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教養模式大不同

作者:蔡綺文心理輔導學家 父母的教養模式,對孩子的成長、身心健康、人際關係,影響深遠。家庭是孩子的第一所學校,父母是孩子…

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幼兒專注力的培養

作者:蔡綺文心理輔導學家 幼兒一般都容易分心,對身邊許多的事物都有興趣,但專注力低,總不能專心做好一件事。當孩子漸漸達到…

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培養幼兒情緒表達能力

作者:蔡綺文心理輔導學家 情緒管理是家長在教養孩子過程中的一個重要課題。教養孩子的情緒管理方向:識別不同情緒,理解及表達…

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沉默不是金——認識選擇性緘默症 

作者:言語治療師 李樂遙姑娘Edge Development Centre 翹翹就讀幼低班,是一位多才多藝的小女孩。她喜…

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“西蘭花”讀成“低蘭花”——我的孩子有發音問題嗎?

作者:言語治療師 李樂遙姑娘Edge Development Centre 牙牙學語階段的孩子很可愛,我們都知道每個小朋…

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How do you support children in exploring?

Author: Dr. MOK, Wing Si JoyceSenior Clinical Psychologist   Yesterday, I attended a family barbecue event outdoors, and among the group of over ten people, the youngest was a three-year-old boy named Chi-To. Chi-To, who was lively and adorable, seemed …

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Strict Father, Compassionate Mother

Author: Dr. MOK, Wing Si JoyceSenior Clinical Psychologist   Next Sunday is Father’s Day! Mr. Chan and his family of four are discussing how to celebrate this special day. Both his daughter and son have different activity suggestions, as they …

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Early Childhood Learning Model

Author: Scarlett Tsoi Psychological Counsellor In the process of learning, is nature or nurture more important? Why do some young children struggle to learn effectively? One possible reason is that parents overlook their child’s “preferred learning pattern.” Nature and Nurture …

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Establishment of Attachment Relationships

Author: Scarlett Tsoi Psychological Counsellor After birth, the closest relationship a newborn form is with their mother. “Attachment” refers to the active and intense emotional bond that infants establish with significant figures, typically their mother or caregiver. The “Attachment Relationship” …

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Toddlers Fine-Motor Development

Author: By Principal Ng SAU MANSun Island English Kindergarten (Sai Kung Branch) Physical activity development is extremely important for individuals. If we want young children to develop their bodies and minds in a healthy and comprehensive way, we cannot overlook …

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Toddlers Cross-Motor Development

Author: By Principal Ng SAU MANSun Island English Kindergarten (Sai Kung Branch) Physical activity development is crucial for individuals. If we want toddlers to develop in a healthy and well-rounded manner, we cannot neglect training both their large and small …

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How to Handle Toddler Tantrums?

Author: Dr. MOK, Wing Si JoyceSenior Clinical Psychologist   One afternoon, as I was descending the stairs of Lyndhurst Street in Central, I encountered an elderly lady and a three-year-old girl who appeared to be grandmother and granddaughter. The granddaughter …

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Exploring the Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Early Childhood Language Development

Author:  Ms Wong Hei YinSpeech Therapist at YWCA Centennial Child UPlace The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Early Childhood Language Development In recent years, children have experienced many “New Normal” due to the pandemic: 1) school closures; 2) online …

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Learning by Playing: Inspiring Young Children Effortlessly

Author:  Kwok Wing ManResident Social Worker at Tsung Tsing …

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Bilingual Learning for Young Children

Author: Rohnii TseLecturer at Yew Chung College of Early Chi…

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Montessori – Daily Life

Author: Hong Kong Christian Service (Early Childhood Service…

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Understanding the Development of Gross Motor Skills in Young Children

Author: Sonia YuRegistered Occupational Therapist Gross motor skills refer to our ability to use and control large muscle groups in the body, including those in the trunk, arms, and legs, to perform major movements with stability (such as balance, stretching, …

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如何提升寶寶的溝通能力?

作者:洪安盈博士耀中幼教學院 良好的溝通能力對寶寶有積極影響,有助於促進情感交流、認知發展和社交技能的發展。對於初生寶寶…

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Home Safety Should Not Be Ignored

Author: Dr. Sandra TsangAssociate Professor, Department of Social Work and Social Administration “Children are precious.” Hong Kong has one of the lowest birth rates globally, making infants and young children particularly valuable. Unfortunately, years of child injury and mortality data …

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The Benefits of Joyful Learning

Author: Dr. Sandra TsangAssociate Professor, Department of Social Work and Social Administration Three-year-old Ho Yan is affectionately called a ” scholar-lord” by her grandmother because she loves learning and enjoys going to school. When she attended preschool for the first …

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Quality Parental Traits

Author: Dr. Sandra TsangAssociate Professor, Department of Social Work and Social Administration Parents are important stakeholders in nurturing children’s growth. In today’s rapidly developing society, parents need to continuously learn in order to effectively navigate the various opportunities and challenges …

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Making use of Family Gatherings to Cultivate Social Skills and Resilience

Author: Dr. Sandra TsangAssociate Professor, Department of Social Work and Social Administration During festive seasons or family elders’ birthdays, family gatherings are inevitable. Organizers may see it as a golden opportunity for relatives and friends to come together, while those …

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Reciprocal Conversations: the What, the Why, the How

Author: Annie NGSpeech and Language Therapist What impacts children’s language skills the most is not necessarily the amount of words or the length of sentences they are exposed to; rather, it is their participation in reciprocal conversations that makes the …

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Is My Child Ready To Talk?

Author: Annie NGSpeech and Language Therapist It usually takes around a year for a typically-developing child to say their first word (and it may take longer if they are exposed to multiple languages at home). Talking is a big milestone …

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A Hands-On Approach to Developing Fine Motor Skills

Author: Mel WAGENAAREducational Psychologist, Teacher and Mother, South Africa Experts involved in education all emphasize the importance of fine-motor stimulation from an early age. Far too many children begin formal schooling at a disadvantage due to the incorrect manipulation of …

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Learn more about Language Development

Author: Tsung Tsing Mission of Hong Kong Joyful Place Children have been growing every day since birth. However, due to the rampant outbreak of the pandemic in the past three years, young children have had fewer opportunities to be exposed …

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Learning Mathematics with Infants and Toddlers from Life and Play – Change

Author: Ms Ruoyu Wen,Lecturer at Yew Chung College of Early Childhood Education The Erikson Institute, a child development research institute in the United States, has proposed four foundational mathematical concepts for infants and toddlers aged 0–3: attributes, comparison, change, and …

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Learning Mathematics with Infants and Toddlers Through Everyday Life and Play – Object Attributes

Author: Ms Ruoyu Wen,Lecturer at Yew Chung College of Early Childhood Education The perception and understanding of mathematical concepts in infants and toddlers do not begin solely with counting. In the lives and games of infants and toddlers, there are …

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Screening The Screens

Author: Mary Ann HOODSenior Lecturer, Yew Chung College of Early Childhood Education We live in a digital age and children are growing up in a digital world. As such, we cannot escape the reality of screens in our lives. Screens …

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Learning Mathematics with Infants and Toddlers through Daily Life and Play – Patterns

Author: Ms Ruoyu Wen,Lecturer at Yew Chung College of Early …

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Baby, What’s Your Name?

Author: Mary Ann HOODSenior Lecturer, Yew Chung College of Early Childhood Education Have you ever wondered when your baby will recognise and know their own name? A baby’s name is one of the first very special gifts that they receive …

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Infant and Toddler STEM Exploration – Space

Author: Ms Ruoyu WenLecturer at Yew Chung College of Early C…

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How to Choose Toys for 0-3 Year-Old Infants and Toddlers

Author: Ms Ruoyu Wen,Lecturer at Yew Chung College of Early Childhood Education Toys are essential tools for infants and toddlers to explore the world. Through playing with toys, they become familiar with different colours, shapes, sizes, and textures. They also …

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Be Glad to be a Dad

Author: Mel WAGENAAREducational psychologist, Teacher and Mother, South Africa  Grab at being a dad – this is not a supporting role or for Father’s Day only! A dad isn’t just a background figure. He should also not be the sole voice …

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Enhancing Infants’ and Toddlers’ Sense of Security through Parent-Child Communication

Author: Miss Yuen Wai KamHong Kong Sheng Kung Hui Welfare CouncilLove Children: Social Work Service in Preschool Units, Stationed at SKH St. Thomas’ Child Care Centre Infants’ and Toddlers’ Sense of Security According to attachment theory, infants and toddlers learn …

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與嬰幼兒一起從生活和遊戲中學數學——比較

作者:文若予耀中幼教學院講師 嬰幼兒對數學概念的感知與認識,並非單從數數開始。在嬰幼兒的生活與遊戲中,已經存在很多數學相…

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Can Infants and Toddlers Visit Museums? 

Author: Ms Ruoyu Wen,Lecturer at Yew Chung College of Early Childhood Education We have always believed that museums are built for adults, and some articles even express the view that “infants and toddlers should not come to museums.” It seems …

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STEM Exploration for Infants and Toddlers – Building Blocks

Author: Ms Ruoyu Wen,Lecturer at Yew Chung College of Early Childhood Education Building blocks are a timeless toy that promotes various aspects of development in infants and toddlers. Even from a very young age, babies are naturally drawn to building …

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Toddlers and Mathematics – How to add this up!

We all know how important mathematics is and research tells us that it is essential to all learning, for example language and social and emotional development. Along with the importance of mathematics we also hear about it being difficult to master…some people even develop a fear of mathematics.

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Baby Information Sharing

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 …

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STEM Exploration for Infants and Toddlers: Light and Shadow

Author: Ms Ruoyu Wen,Lecturer at Yew Chung College of Early Childhood Education Infants and toddlers are often exposed to light and shadows from birth. They become aware of the significance of light and are curious about how light affects their …

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STEM Exploration for Infants and Toddlers: Sound

Author: Ms Ruoyu Wen,Lecturer at Yew Chung College of Early Childhood Education Many teachers and parents believe that STEM education for infants and toddlers aged 0-3years old is too abstract, thinking it is an advanced skill level for young children. …

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