Unstructured play has a pivotal role in helping children develop their imagination. It encourages the brain to think differently and can help children in various aspects of their development – cognitive development, physical development as well as their social and emotional development. As the name suggests, unstructured play has no structure or set guidelines. It gives children the freedom and flexibility to spend their free time how they want. So as opposed to sitting them in front of toys, children are given the option. They may even look past their toy collection entirely and stack everyday household items to create their own tower. You can learn more about the importance of unstructured play for children in this post.READ MORE
How to Boost Your Child’s Creativity
Despite what first comes to mind when we think of the word “creativity”, it is more than art and crafts. It’s the ability to come up with new, innovative ideas and concepts which is essential for higher level thinking, like problem solving. Unlike other skills like numeracy, it takes a slightly different approach to teach. Children require the freedom and flexibility to experiment and create their own ideas. Materials like Lego do an excellent job of this as children aren’t limited to set guidelines and can run wild with their imagination. If you’d like to learn more about how to boost your child’s creativity, keep reading as we share methods commonly used in the classroom below.READ MORE
Teaching Your Toddler About Personal Hygiene
As your toddler grows up, there are lots of habits they will need to grow out of. They will need to learn about personal hygiene, not only as it’s good manners but also because it will help them in taking care of themselves and others. A good place to start is getting them to wash their hands regularly – before eating, when coming into contact with unclean surfaces and after using the bathroom. To get them to do so all by themselves, they will need reminders and easy access to a basin. Something that can easily be sorted with a child-stool. For more tips on teaching toddlers about personal hygiene, keep reading as we share expert tips from EYFS teachers below.READ MORE
Teaching Your Child to Use Social Media Responsibly
Teaching Your Child to Use Social Media Responsibly. We live in the age of social media where more than half of the world is on digital platforms. It’s become a space where we not only stay in touch, but also a place where we can learn, help each other and do pretty much anything. As well as the many perks, there are dangers of social media. It’s addictive by design and is one of the prime reasons why screen time is soaring. Here we explore some of the risks and how you can teach your child to use social media responsibly.READ MORE
Helping Your Child Become a Better Problem Solver
Helping Your Child Become a Better Problem Solver. Problem solving is a skill that your child can apply to various situations in their life. It requires creativity and the ability to come up with innovative solutions. Sometimes we need to think a little differently to do this. Consider alternative perspectives and be willing to try new things. If you would like to help your child become a better problem solver, we have some tips that teachers recommend below.READ MORE
How Will Chores Support My Child’s Overall Development in 2023
How Do Chores Support My Child’s Overall Development – Chores are a good way to split the load of housework that needs to be done and give children a fair chance of learning how to do things for themselves. You can start small by getting them to tidy away their toys after they’re done playing and slowly build up to complex tasks like cleaning an entire room and doing the dishes. As they learn these everyday tasks, they will slowly develop their independence and become less reliant on you for help.READ MORE
Helping Your Child Deal with School Bullies
Helping Your Child Deal with School Bullies. Your child will meet all different personalities while at school, not all of which they get along with. Bullying in particular can make going to school difficult. It’s categorised as intimidation or harm that’s done to another person. It’s cruel and unkind, and their bully may not even realise. It can be harmful to a child’s confidence, self-esteem and may even lead to issues in performance and punctuality. If your child has expressed that they are being bullied, here is what you can do to help.READ MORE
Exciting Ways to Make the Most of Your Half Term Break!
Half term breaks are something that all students look forward to. It’s a chance to break free from the monotony of regular classes and exams, and have some fun. But when the time comes, many of us find ourselves with nothing to do. We might be tempted to just sit around and watch TV or scroll through our phones, but that can get old quickly. READ MORE
How to Raise a Respectful Child
How to Raise a Respectful Child. Respect is a concept that children will have to develop as they grow older, and it will be an important life skill for them as well. It’s something that your child will learn to appreciate as they build their understanding of these more complicated feelings and actions. Thankfully in this guide we explore how your child can learn to be respectful and pick up these skills through you.READ MORE
Helping Your Child Become More Independent
Let’s look at how to help your child become more independent. As a parent, one of the most important traits you want your child to have is independence. The sad thing is, it isn’t easy for them to become self-sufficient and responsible. One of the main reasons for this is because it can be easy as parents to try and make things easier for them by completing simple tasks and limiting their experiences. It takes time and effort to make them independent, but in the end, it is completely worth it.