by | Apr 5, 2014 | Uncategorized |
We began with our morning tea in the garden and discussed the art project : to draw an item and then paint it too. Master 4 chose our new ‘child’, our avocado tree. We got out our beautiful rainbow dice (Thanks Apple n Amos) and decided to pick three...
by | Mar 31, 2014 | Behaviour management, Emotional development |
I have an emotionally sensitive child. And it is sometimes hard not to wear his emotions too! Rather than ‘brush off’ his feelings with comments like ‘it’s okay’, ‘don’t worry about it’, ‘just let it go’, it...
by | Mar 17, 2014 | Behaviour management, Language, Learning |
[18 mths +] A child will always be more compliant, if they understand WHY. So don’t wait for your children to ask (especially if they’re too young to know how to), but give them the answer. Instead of just: ‘close the door’, offer ‘flies...
by | Mar 10, 2014 | Emotional development, Language, Learning, Play |
Okay, so who encourages painting, drawing or other creative outlets within their children? I am going to try and inspire as many of you as possible to see beyond the mess and learn about the benefits of providing some art materials and all…owing your child to...
by | Feb 19, 2014 | Behaviour management, Emotional development, Going natural, Mealtimes |
They all provide ‘oral regulation’!! ‘Oral regulation’ means any repetitive chewing/sucking which calms the central nervous system and also improves concentration. From babies with a dummy/thumb sucking, to kids and adults who suck lollipops,...
