Swinging, jumping, spinning and rocking are important to children not only for fun and exercise but also to help their bodies organise and to regulate their sensory systems. Children should visit their community playgrounds regularly to have fun and receive this type...
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Benefits of Outdoor Play
What is your family's favourite outdoor space in Hong Kong? Do you know about the secret park at the top of the peak called Victoria Peak Garden with lots of paths and a stream?Or have you explored the new promenade along the harbour? Here are some benefits of outdoor...
Benefits of Handwriting
Nowadays, technology has become part of our daily life and has a vital role in supporting children in learning. However, the benefits of handwriting are irreplaceable by typing. Research shows that handwriting can enhance the process of learning new words in both...
Therapeutic Benefits of Gardening
Have you thought of growing herbs in your kitchen, indoor plants, or balcony? Gardening is a healthy and fun activity for children. Here are some therapeutic benefits of gardening:
Ways to help your child to manage anger
When our child gets angry, it is sometimes difficult to reason with them and calm them down. Learning to manage anger is one of the most critical tasks during childhood, which includes accepting our anger and refraining from acting on it by lashing out at others. Here...
Importance of social skills
"I know i don't have a broken car. I just need to work out how to take the training wheels off the Ferrari." Social skills play an important role for children's development.Learning a variety of skills such as critical thinking and emotional management can help...
Ways to empower your child
Most children respond well to being empowered. Using a neutral, empathetic and encouraging tone during communication with children can help build their self-esteem and reduce their reluctance to listen. Examples of empowering your child includes giving them a choice,...
Play ideas for babies 3-6 months
Play is essential in encouraging babies’ development👶🏻. Babies explore the world and learn how to interact with it through play. Here are some fun and easy activities for babies 3-6 months:
What are executive functioning skills?
They are important cognitive abilities for self-control and managing behaviours. These skills include inhibition, self-monitoring, shifting, emotional control, task initiation, working memory, planning and organisation. All executive functioning skills work together...
Wobble cushion – flexible seating option & wonder tool for balance and posture
One of the common flexible seating option seen in classroom is wobble cushion. Wobble cushion is a wonder tool for challenging balance, promoting postural control and sensory regulation, increasing core strength and facilitating attention. However, the wobble cushion...