What is Gross motor skills and why is it so important you ask? Gross motor skills are the abilities usually acquired during infancy and early childhood as part of a child’s motor development. By the time they reach two years of age, almost all children are able to stand up, walk and run, walk up stairs, etc. These skills are built upon,…
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Mathematics Foundations in Early Years
There are many ways children learn mathematics, in early years one of the most important areas is recognition of numbers, sorting and counting. This can be done through sorting colours, in number groups and using different themes. Developing children experiences and allowing them to use their senses whilst learning can be beneficial whether it be…
Sensory Play in Early Years
Children have a natural instinct to use their hands whether it be with sand, water, dirt, rice, dry pasta or other substance like play dough. Through many studies sensory play has been found to foster the development of many foundation areas of a child from; Language development With language through sensory play they are creating…
Education through Early Years
There are many views on early education from the play based to structured curriculum learning throughout the world. However there is universal learning which starts at the foundation years. This requires children to build on their senses, knowledge and experiences. Many children when learning internationally (international schools) are referred to as ‘Third Culture Kids’ this is…
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