Richard Louv mentioned in his book “Last Child in the Woods”, a few years ago that children had “nature deficit disorder” because they spent so little time in nature. They endured severe repercussions, including increased stress and anxiety, increased obesity and ADHD rates,
Toys are the pathway to play if we consider playing the route to healthy growth, and toys are designed to encourage and extend playtime. Variety in play and a wide range of toys and games are required for children to discover what they are excellent at, what they like, and who they are. Choosing the
Before reading this article, write down your response to the following question: “Which is your favourite colour?” This may have appeared to be a mindless and routine activity, but your mind and body had to work together to execute several steps in the correct order. Picking up a pen or p
Most of us understand the importance of praising our children, yet many of us are unsure of how to praise them properly. Let’s figure out the greatest method to compliment our kids. This is true not only for children, but also for adults. Before we begin, it’s important to define praise.
June 15,2019
“How You and Your Child Can Get the Most Out of Your Local Library”- By Prof. Ellen Booth Church
Imagine walking into your public library with “child eyes”. What would you see? What invites and excites? What might overwhelm? What would you want to do? Your local library is the perfect setting to welcome your child to the magical world of books. It is a place filled with wonder to young eyes
It is that time of year…the start of a new season and a new school term. Another word we can use is “Transition” it is a time that children are learning Language and Literacy! It is the perfect time to introduce, explore and practice the literacy skills you teach throughout the day. In fact, t
In the last blog I talked about Dr. Howard Gardner’s Theory of Multiple Intelligences and how this applies to the Kinderpillar educational programs. In this blog we will look at some of the fun ways we do this in our programs. Thinking Outside the Box…Team Work One of the most fulfilling
As early childhood educators and parents we know that hands-on experiences with creative activities and materials is what the children call the “good stuff” of learning. Young children learn science, math and literacy academic skills through art, music, movement and drama activities. The Arts ar
“Mindfulness is a way of befriending ourselves and our experience.”– Jon Kabat-Zinn Earlier this month we talked about building a sense of responsibility and independence in children. In this blog we look at the growing level of mindfulness and awareness that happens in the Kinderpillar
“The greatest gifts we can give our children are the roots of Responsibility and the wings of Independence.” – Denis Waitley We all want our children to feel confident and responsible. How do we support their natural desire to be independent while reminding them about their responsibility