Conversation – Extending vocabulary
Sustained shared thinking, serve and return, and cognitive reciprocity are swanky complex terms used in educational and developmental psychology contexts. Still, at their core, they can be seen as fancy ways of describing the concept of conversation.
Developing Social Skills at Nursery
Developing social skills at an early age in children is vital in teaching them how to communicate with other children and adults. This in turn helps them develop the skills they need to form relationships and communicate, later in life.
The Importance of Celebrating Woman’s Day and Teaching Equality in Early Years
If we truly want to achieve equality and harmony among human beings, we must not neglect the time of life when the social, idealistic, and linguistic differences which separate human groups do not yet exist.
Chelsea Pensioners
The Chelsea Pensioners are a group of retired British soldiers who live at the Royal Hospital Chelsea in London. Founded in 1682 by King Charles II, the Royal Hospital Chelsea was originally built to provide a safe and secure retirement home for disabled soldiers.
PIAGET Theory at Willows
PIAGET Theory at Willows “Each time one prematurely teaches a child something he could have discovered himself, that child is kept from inventing it and …
People who help us
Our children and hopefully parents are often curious about the world around them. One topic that usually piques their interest is ‘People who help us’. Through stories, songs and discussions, Willows children learn about the different people who help to keep our community safe and running smoothly.
Encouraging Children to Express Art
It has been said that art is a universal language. This is certainly true when it comes to encouraging children. No matter what their background or culture, children have a natural affinity for art. When given the opportunity to express themselves through art, children can explore their feelings, release their imagination, and connect with their inner selves.
Zero to Three: What you need to know
The ‘zero to three movement’, which began in the late 1990s in America, aimed to change parental attitudes to early child development and to affect public health policy. The movement believed that brain development into optimal cognitive, emotional and even physical health occurred in the first three years of life – a critical period.
