Setting Up A Play Shop At Home

Pretend play is a really important way for children to learn about themselves and the world. They learn to make sense of what they’re observing, they learn to solve problems, they develop their communication, negotiation and thinking strategies and they… Continue Reading >

Develop positive and respectful relationships with children

Children look up to adults the same way that they look up to super heroes.  A child can form strong relationships with adults that they interact with on a daily basis. This could be as an educator, care giver or… Continue Reading >

What parents need to know.

by Jay Anderson Parenting can be tricky! Non-one gets taught much about it at all. Most people learn by experience, by observation and by trial and error.  In fact, most people will parent how they were parented, unless they have… Continue Reading >

Crypthophasia – twin talk

Have you ever been around a set of twins and watched the way that they interact with each other? It can look like they are using their own little language to speak to each other than no one else can… Continue Reading >

How to Make a Rainbow Bottle Shaker

Young kids enjoy making noise. You only have to spend a few hours with a toddler to realise just how much! From banging blocks to pushing buttons, experimenting is an important part of their development. It’s easy to make a… Continue Reading >

Active vs Passive Participation in Play

Is your child learning or simply mesmerised by the flashing lights? Active vs Passive Participation in Play How does your child play with their toys? Here is an activity for the parents: Make a cup of tea or coffee, sit… Continue Reading >