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Preschool Reading Games for Literacy Development
During the preschool years it’s important to help children build strong foundations that will stand them in good...
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Child Development Theories: David Kolb
David Kolb is an American educational theorist perhaps best known for his theory of experiential learning. Another aspect...
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12 Halloween Crafts For Kids
Halloween is a great focus for craft in preschool settings, with lots of strong themes and colours that...
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Child Development Theories: Sigmund Freud
Sigmund Freud (1856-1939)created a psychoanalytic theory of personality which suggests human behaviour is the outcome of interactions and...
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5 Best Musical Toys for Early Years
Music and sound are incredibly important to the brain development of babies and preschoolers. For these early years...
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Child Development Theories: Albert Bandura
Albert Bandura developed a social learning theory which proposes three regulatory systems to control behaviour. His research analysed...
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12 Autumn Craft Ideas for Children
Autumn is a great time of year for themed craft projects, with plenty of inspiration to be found...
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Child Development Theories: Jean Piaget
Jean Piaget‘s cognitive development theory offers a full description of the nature and development of human intelligence. Usually...
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Imaginative Play Ideas for Early Years
As one of the cornerstones of child development, it’s important to support imaginative play in childcare settings. Through...
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6 of the Best Toys for Child Motor Skills Development
The first years of a child’s life are the most important for developing and practising motor skills. It’s...
Further Reading
- The Importance of Stage Based Play
- 8 Budget Friendly Outdoor Activities
- Returning to School After Coronavirus Lockdown
- Early Years Science Activities
- Playworker Role in Play
- Lev Vygotsky
- Simple Classroom Guitar Songs
- Group Learning in Early Years
- Learning through Playing
- Playworker Role in Outdoor Play & Learning
- Activities for Children with Autism
- How to Teach Children with Autism
- The Effect of a Sensory Impairment
- Emotional Development in Children
- Encourage Child Independence
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