You wait all term to find out how your child is doing at school (what do they actually get up to all day?). Although you catch a glimpse of the teacher most days, getting to talk to one-to-one is rare, even more so if you do not drop off or collect. Parent’s evening is that small window of time. But how do you get the most out of your 10 minute slot?
Read MoreAttention and listening are the absolute bedrock of early learning. It is from a solid foundation of strong attention and listening skills that other learning behaviours and therefor access to group learning develops. Good listening supports language, social and cognitive development.
Read MoreIt is never too early to start reading with your child. Long before a baby is able to talk or is even seeming to take notice of what you are saying, they are still benefiting from being read to. Here’s how.
Read MoreOne of the key early cognitive skills that babies develop is object permanence. This is their understanding that an object still exists, even when they cannot see it. This understanding can begin to develop from 4 months and is often seen between 4 and 7 months old. You might first notice your child is developing this skill when they look for things they have dropped from the buggy or highchair. Here are some toys and games to support babies in developing their understanding of object permanence.
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