The link between Sports and Mathematics in Early Childhood

In early childhood, the link between sports and math may not be as apparent as in professional sports, but it still exists and plays a significant role in a child’s development. Introducing math concepts through Sports can be beneficial for math learning in early childhood. Engaging in sports

How Studying Music Benefits Young Children?

Music and young children have a special and meaningful relationship. From a very early age, children are naturally drawn to music and are deeply influenced by its rhythms, melodies, and lyrics. Music plays a significant role in their development, impacting various aspects of their lives, including c

Teaching Math to Young Children at Home: Fostering Numeracy Skills and Mathematical Thinking- By Arvinder Kaur

Mathematics plays a fundamental role in a child’s cognitive development and problem-solving abilities. By introducing math concepts and activities at an early age, parents can lay a strong foundation for their child’s mathematical understanding and future success. Let’s explore effecti

Developing Your Preschool-Age Child’s Problem-Solving Skills- By Arvinder kaur

Problem-solving is an essential skill that empowers individuals to navigate challenges, make informed decisions, and find creative solutions. Cultivating problem-solving skills during the preschool years lays a strong foundation for a child’s cognitive, social, and emotional development. In th

Reading Comprehension Disorder in Young Children: Understanding, Challenges, and Interventions- By Arvinder kaur

Reading comprehension is a vital skill that enables individuals to understand and extract meaning from written text. However, some young children experience difficulties in comprehending what they read, known as Reading Comprehension Disorder (RCD). This disorder can significantly impact a childR

“How Does Nature Help in Learning?”- By Arvinder kaur

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,

The Importance of Toys- By Arvinder Kaur

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

Inventing Together Builds Thinking Skills (Part 2)- By prof. Ellen Booth Church

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

Invent Something Together – By Prof. Ellen Booth Church

The Kinderpillar curriculum focuses on helping children build the essential critical, creative and flexible thinking skills that will support their learning and study throughout their lives. A large part of this is related to the STEM (Science, Math, Engineering, Math) or STEAM (Science, Math, Engin