From online games and homework help, to instant messaging and Facebook, kids today have a wealth of information at their fingertips.
A child’s understanding of mathematical concepts grows considerably between pre-kindergarten and Grade 2.
Your kids are a screeching, laughing mass of arms and legs on the floor…there are positive lessons to be learned by children who engage in rough and tumble play.
Creating a play environment where children are encouraged to pick up, explore and manipulate objects results in endless learning opportunities.
Language skills flourish when children are surrounded by books, songs, rhymes and many opportunities for imaginative play.
Montreal-based Centre of Excellence for Early Childhood Development has these tips on maximizing the benefits of play at home.
We are social creatures. And just like in the animal kingdom, our survival depends on our ability to get along with others.
Learning to share, recognizing the feelings of others and making new friends – these skills lay the foundation for learning about numbers and how to read and write.
The entire world serves as a young child’s learning environment. Everything from bugs to buildings presents an opportunity to explore and ask questions.
Learning without feedback is impossible. As a parent, what kind of assessment practices should be in your child’s early learning environment?
