Making the Most of Early Childhood Education

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The benefits of early childhood education The early years of a child’s life are crucial for their development. During this time, they are learning essential skills and building the foundations that will shape their future. For many children, early childhood education is the key to unlocking their potential. Research has shown that early childhood education … Read more

Parents Beware – The ‘Thumb Wrap’ Pencil/Pen Grip is Making a Return

Did you know that one of the most important tools for success is a good pencil/pen grip? It increases the speed and fluency of writing. Furthermore, research has shown the greater the quantity of work produced, the better the quality. Many children are taught and master the dynamic tripod grip when they start school. This … Read more

How Babies Learn to Speak: The Importance of Baby Talk

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The late Dr Jusczyk, who conducted extensive research on the relation between speech perception and language acquisition in infants ranging from 6 weeks to 24 months, concluded that babies could even pick out their own name as early as 4 1/2 months old! Additionally, by 9 months old, they are already recognising frequent patterns within … Read more