Early Childhood Education Australia Lagging Behind In Crucial metrics
A recent report has provided details regarding early childhood education in Australia and within developed countries. It has delivered new insight into the efficacy of early childhood education in Australia. The Starting Strong reports commenced in 2001 and provide comparisons of early childhood education systems across the globe. The reports have had a large impact … Continue reading Early Childhood Education Australia Lagging Behind In Crucial metrics
The Sooner The Better: High Quality Early Childhood Education The Key To Lifelong Success
“The sooner the better” is a good summary of how education benefits our youth. While there is no “one-size-fits-all” solution that guarantees lifelong success, most research shows that a high quality early childhood education is a very powerful tool that improves academic ability, social skills and civil responsibility. The impact of a high quality early … Continue reading The Sooner The Better: High Quality Early Childhood Education The Key To Lifelong Success
ANYTHING YOU SAY AFFECTS YOUR CHILD: WORDS are POWERFUL use them WISELY!!
Research indicates that children who have been physically abused by parents report that the physical scars heal but emotional scars remain! 1. A hateful or mean tone will be remembered by children more than the words that were spoken.. 2. Don’t compare your child with their other family members or other children.. 3. Don’t promise … Continue reading ANYTHING YOU SAY AFFECTS YOUR CHILD: WORDS are POWERFUL use them WISELY!!
The Transition To Kindergarten: How To Support Families
While the transition to kindergarten may seem stressful, it is also often exciting and full of anticipation. As children face changes on multiple levels, it can bring about anxiety and uncertainty as they face a new routine and a new set of classmates and teachers. Some preparation is needed on the part of parents and … Continue reading The Transition To Kindergarten: How To Support Families
How Art Assists Brain Development
ART AND BRAIN DEVELOPMENT: 1. Art assists building motor skills, and increases dexterity and co- ordination. Scribbling backwards and forwards is the forerunner to writing. 2. Art helps bilateral hand use and eye tracking. 3. Art gives children a sense of achievement, assisting in confidence building. 4. Art promotes the growth of cognitive, emotional, and … Continue reading How Art Assists Brain Development