Happy Spring Day – 1 September 2018 Can smell really trigger emotions and affect my child’s behaviour? You may be surprised to learn a little more about these links. With spring in the air we thought we would take a closer look at this amazing sense we have been gifted with. What do you …
Have you ever wondered how playing with your baby or toddler can impact their performance at school in the future? The below diagram of a tree may help you to visualise what is happening with your little one’s development. It is important that, just like a tree, the “root” (or foundation) skills need to be …
As mother’s ourselves, we are always interested to know how the Child and Family Science experts come up with their data. And, what the outcomes are. From a study forming part of the Master’s Degree Programme in Education and Child Studies at the Universiteit Leiden in the Netherlands, they posed a few questions to …
Getting your little one down and dirty with some non-toxic paints is not only fun, but good for their tactile sensory development. Here is how: Create an “art area” in your kitchen, garage, outside, or even bathroom Stick the paper down so it doesn’t slip around Cover the floor with newspaper or an old …
The appropriate level of alertness in order to be at our best varies from one activity to another. Playing a rugby game requires a different level of activity and response than attending to a writing task in a classroom. Both may require attention and concentration in order to give of our best, but different children …
Can smell really trigger emotions and affect my child’s behavior? You may be surprised to learn a little more about these links. April 29th is International Smell Day so we thought we would take a closer look at this amazing sense we have been gifted with. What do you think of when you smell …
Just as each of us has a unique personality, so too do we each have a unique sensory temperament. Some of us are extroverts and love being around others; confident and daring, while others of us are quieter and more cautious, observing the world before actively getting involved! On a sensory level, some babies, children …
My boys LOVE being in the kitchen mixing, pouring, measuring, spreading and the all important bowl licking! Long may this passion last…I dream of amazing dinners, scrumptious treats and “edible” breakfasts-in-bed all presented by my well-mannered, charmingly witty sons….I guess I have my work cut out for me then!!! As a simple start (and …
Whether your child’s play area is part of their bedroom, your living area or a separate room, it’s likely to be one of the most well-used areas of your home! This also means that it’s probably one of the areas that need tidying and sorting most often. There are so many great ideas on play …
Next week Tuesday (30 July) is the International Day of Friendship! We found a lovely project for little friends to create together, check out http://www.crayonfreckles.com/2011/11/days-of-creation-sensory-activities.html?m=1 for some detailed instructions. The activity is a lovely sensory bin that your little groovy adventurers can create themselves and at the same time it tells the Creation story. Using …
