The image you construct shapes your child’s development… — Each one of us has an image of the child within us. It is this image that guides us in how we relate to children. Just like our parents’ and teachers’ beliefs shaped our childhood, the image of the child in our minds is invariably influencing our interactions with our…

Routines help children feel in control… — As an adult, it might be difficult for us to understand why a child needs a routine — after all, it may seem that they have nowhere to be, no deadlines to meet, and no daily chores to run. However, the reality is quite the opposite. Research shows that routines…

Children can calm down & perform tasks they otherwise may not — Music is a universal language that everyone enjoys. Children all over the world revel in the joys of music and rhythm and can benefit immensely from it. The calming nature of a lullaby or the sheer joy of dancing to music cuts across all cultures. No celebration is complete without…

You need only 3 ingredients … — Playing with slime is a fun sensory experience for children, which in turn helps build nerve connections in the brain, igniting curiosity, creativity, and cognitive development. Slime also: ● Improves fine motor skills ● Encourages children to use their imagination ● Improves problem-solving skills, as children try and create something…

It can help discover a talent … — From the sound of it, sensory play might seem like a novel concept. The truth, however, is that sensory play is how our children should have been playing all along. It is the type of play that has been around for ages when Baby Boomers and Gen X was growing…

It takes less than 5 minutes … — Playdough is a popular form of sensory play, with its soft and tactile nature giving children the opportunity to create anything they’d like! There are many benefits of children playing with playdough, including developing fine motor skills, creativity, and vocabulary. Playdough also: Improves eye-hand coordination 2. Builds children’s imagination and executive functions…

Here’s what people told us … — At Learning Matters — an early childhood education organization in India, our educators are our strength. Since we work with children as young as zero to toddlers, we need to ensure that our educators are authentic and constantly reskilling themselves to understand child behaviour. However, when we, as adults, think…

Here Are 5 Easy Ways … — Think of the most beautiful experiences of your life, or what many call the “small things” in life. What are some small things for you that can totally transcend you to another world? It could be the sight of a beautiful sunset or the feeling of a warm blanket around…

Plus, recommended training programs for teachers … — It may come as a surprise to some but school isn’t merely a place for children to learn, it’s also meant to be a space for teachers to constantly reflect, evolve and stay current with the research and methodologies in the space of teaching and learning. Over the past century…