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Educational games

Recommended Educational Apps for young children

Written by Julia Gorham   Hands on play, including outside play is the most important ingredient for children to learn. I am a strong believer of limiting your child to television viewing, iPads, smart screens, etc. however, during along journey … Continue reading

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Simple Nature Activities for Young Children

By Julia Gorham It’s time to get in touch with nature with these nature activities! Research shows that young children derive a range of benefits from having access to nature. A young children’s relationship with nature is vital for their … Continue reading

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Puzzles: The Best Learning Tools for Children

By Julia Gorahm Psychologists have determined that a child’s brain development is influenced significantly when a child acts on or manipulates the world around him or her. Puzzles provide that key opportunity. Children learn to work directly with their environment and … Continue reading

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Developing Oral Language in Your Child

By Julia Gorham Oral Language is the child’s first, most important, and most frequently used structured medium of communication It is the primary means through which each individual child will be enabled to structure, to evaluate, to describe and to … Continue reading

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Music and Movement

“Movement through music means active listening, whereby a child adds to their understanding of their feelings about the sounds that they hear in their environment “ (Crencec, et al) When young learners hear music playing, their bodies feel the music … Continue reading

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Pass the Parcel

by Julia Gorham An absolute must party game and best traditional game for your children to enjoy to music with a hidden present for the child who unwraps the last layer of wrapping!!   You will need: A small gift … Continue reading

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Singing with Your Toddler

By Julia Gorham Assist your toddler to learn new songs by adding motions to accompany your toddler’s favourite, simple songs.  Use short, familiar melodies and keep it rhythmic to hold your child’s attention – making it easier for them learn! … Continue reading

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The value of playing games with your children

Playing games with your children is always great fun, but the important reason is that it involves your child’s participation with family, building lasting and memorable relationships. All children are eager to participate in games which attract their attention; they … Continue reading

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Floating and Sinking Game

This is a fun educational game and science experiment which combines the sensory fun of water play with observation of the objects tested.    You will need: A large bowl, plastic container, or sink filled with cold water. Different objects … Continue reading

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Practical tips for toddlers and preschoolers

Written By Julia Gorham In the Montessori classroom we aim to create independent children through the Practical Life exercises which teach basic skills to the child. Everything from pouring to dressing frames will be found on our shelves, to teach … Continue reading

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