Early childhood: Learning through play
Playing is nature’s own formula for learning. Playful interaction is fundamental for the healthy development of your baby and toddler and it’s the…
Discover the key milestones of physical, cognitive, linguistic and socio-affective child development and understand the science behind child development.
Discover the key milestones of physical, cognitive, linguistic and socio-affective child development and understand the science behind child development.
Playing is nature’s own formula for learning. Playful interaction is fundamental for the healthy development of your baby and toddler and it’s the…
Key points: Trillions of connections made in a child’s brain during their first years are crucial to their early wiring and pruning process,…
Key points: Harvard’s Center on the Developing Child has identified three key principles for giving children the best chance to reach their potential:…
Key points: Turning your home into a musical environment positively influences a child’s cognitive, physical, linguistic, and social-emotional development. Experiment with various genres…
Key points: Children naturally respond to music from a very young age, showing movements and reactions as early as 9 to 11 months….
Key points:1. Music positively impacts brain development and learning motivation.2. Music enhances memory and cognitive functions in children.3. Musical activities activate thinking and…
Key points: Children need cues and pauses to do the things we ask them to do. Music and obstacle courses are great ways…
Key points:1. Music sparks joy, expression, and emotional learning in children.2. Musical interactions support toddlers in understanding and articulating emotions.3. Musical play fosters…
Key points:1. Secure attachment in early years is crucial for future emotional development.2. Positive environment fosters trust and self-awareness.3. Musical interactions promote understanding…
Key points:1. Music therapy can have significant positive effects on premature babies’ health and development.2. Music reduces stress levels and increases the production…
Key points:1. Music contributes to creating brain connections, enhancing cognitive development and communication skills in children.2. Music affects memory retrieval even in babies…
Key points: Mathematical concepts in young children develop through their daily play experiences. Around age two, children start distinguishing between small and big…
Key points: Children of all ages face problems and challenges. Teaching problem-solving involves four roles: observer, supporter, facilitator, and model. Encourage balanced and…
Key points: 1. Play is essential for a child’s development, fostering exploration, learning, creativity, and social interaction. 2. When playing with your child,…
Key points: 1. Theory of mind is the ability to understand that others have their own thoughts, beliefs, and desires. 2. Younger children…
Key points: 1. Collaboration involves working together to achieve a common goal and requires advanced cognitive and social skills. 2. Children’s ability to…
Key points: 1. Routines foster self-control by providing children with a sense of security and predictability. 2. They promote positive behavior and teach…
Key points: Analogical reasoning is an advanced skill essential for human thinking. Children develop analogical reasoning through knowledge and executive function skills. Executive…
Key points: Babies begin to develop cause-and-effect thinking around seven months, when they learn that they can intentionally affect their surroundings. Spatial relationship…
Key points: Adversity and stress in early childhood can have physical and chemical implications in the brain, damaging learning capacity and putting children…
Key points: 1. Babies’ brain development depends on responsive interactions with caregivers. 2. “Serve and return interactions” with caregivers are critical for building…