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5 April 2023

Toddler Play: Why It’s Important for Movement and Motor Skills Development in Child Care

Motor skills play a crucial role in your child’s growth and development. They allow children to move freely, complete tasks independently, explore the world around them and meet developmental milestones. One way that children can learn, grow and develop their motor skills is through play. Rothewood Academy’s daycare offers a safe and stimulating environment that… Continue reading Toddler Play: Why It’s Important for Movement and Motor Skills Development in Child Care

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5 April 2023

Preschool Prep: How to Prepare Your Toddler for Preschool

Preschool marks a significant turning point in your child’s educational and developmental journey. While starting the formal learning process is thrilling, learning to spend time apart can be challenging for you and your child. Therefore, it’s beneficial to prepare and help them gradually adapt to this new phase of their life. At Rothewood Academy, we… Continue reading Preschool Prep: How to Prepare Your Toddler for Preschool

5 April 2023

Achieving Equity and Quality in Early Learning

Early childhood education is a crucial component of any child’s development. It allows children to develop the skills and knowledge they need to succeed. It should support cognitive and emotional growth by providing kids with the opportunity to interact with adults and others their own age. Quality childhood education encompasses equity and creates an inclusive… Continue reading Achieving Equity and Quality in Early Learning

11 January 2023

What Should My Preschooler Be Eating?

Children need balanced, nutritious and wholesome diets to give them the energy to grow, strengthen their immune systems, and prevent disease and malnutrition. Understanding what your preschool child should eat is crucial. It can help you plan their meals, teach them about healthy eating and prepare them for the independence that comes with going to… Continue reading What Should My Preschooler Be Eating?

11 January 2023

7 Characteristics of a Great Preschool Teacher

Preschool teachers shape your child’s future success and play a significant role in their development. Teachers often play different roles in a school setting, all of which require them to possess some essential qualities. As a parent of a preschooler, you must understand and assess these characteristics to ensure that your child’s needs are met… Continue reading 7 Characteristics of a Great Preschool Teacher

16 December 2022

Dealing With Challenging Toddler Behaviour in a Preschool Classroom

One of the biggest challenges in a preschool classroom is handling students exhibiting challenging behaviour. These behaviours often hinder a teacher’s capacity to teach and maintain control of the classroom, affecting the overall productivity of a class. Therefore, an educator must know how to handle such conduct effectively. At Rothewood Academy, our preschool educators have… Continue reading Dealing With Challenging Toddler Behaviour in a Preschool Classroom

19 October 2022

How Social-Emotional Learning Can Help Counter Challenging Behaviour

Children experience emotions before they learn how to use words to describe those emotions. When a child misbehaves, it’s usually a sign that they are feeling angry, anxious, ignored, or overwhelmed. With training and practice, children can learn how to identify, distinguish, and express their emotions in an appropriate and safe manner. In this article,… Continue reading How Social-Emotional Learning Can Help Counter Challenging Behaviour

19 October 2022

Activities to Promote Preschool Cognitive Development

Even though genetics plays a huge role in a child’s cognitive abilities, the activities in which the child engages can also have a significant effect. As a child grows, especially in the period between their birth to the time they celebrate their 5th birthday, their brain goes through immense development. This rapid brain development has… Continue reading Activities to Promote Preschool Cognitive Development

19 October 2022

The Importance of Cognitive Activities in Early Education

In a competitive and fast-developing world, it’s crucial for children to develop their cognitive abilities at an early age. Helping your child develop and harness their ability to reason, make decisions, memorize information, and communicate effectively can help set them up for success. With the right training and practice, a child’s learning and thinking capacity… Continue reading The Importance of Cognitive Activities in Early Education

7 September 2022

5 Strategies to Teach Alphabet Knowledge in the Classroom

Alphabet knowledge is the foundation for children’s ability to read and write the English language and is critical for academic development. Alphabet knowledge involves recognizing letters, saying their names, associating the names with their corresponding sounds and, to some extent, writing on paper or other material. Teaching alphabet knowledge to children can be complicated. There… Continue reading 5 Strategies to Teach Alphabet Knowledge in the Classroom

7 September 2022

Tracing Techniques to Teach Young Learners

As a parent, you want your child to master the art of writing as soon as they can hold objects with their fingers. However, writing often doesn’t come easy, and children may require long periods of practice before they become proficient. Including tracing in your child’s early learning activities can help them sharpen their pre-writing… Continue reading Tracing Techniques to Teach Young Learners

7 September 2022

The Importance of Physical Education for Young Children

Encouraging physical activity in preschool children is beneficial for their mental, physical, and emotional well-being and development. This means creating opportunities for them to move around and play with children their age. Promoting and incorporating activities that raise your child’s heart rate is a fun way to help them maintain a healthy weight and mitigate… Continue reading The Importance of Physical Education for Young Children

18 March 2022

The Top 5 Early Childhood Education Myths

You may have heard varying opinions from family members and friends that have caused you to be hesitant about enrolling your child in an early learning program. However, opting out of an early learning program may rob your child of the opportunity to have a tailored educational experience that can shape essential developmental skills that… Continue reading The Top 5 Early Childhood Education Myths

4 March 2022

Daycare Drop-Off: Tips for the Morning Child Care Routine

Daycare drop-off is the most popular option for parents who must go out to work or run errands. Ideally, daycare is an environment that guarantees smart learning and the proper supervision of children in an organized, playful setting. It can be a full-time or part-time centre-based program or in-home and is a fitting pre-school experience… Continue reading Daycare Drop-Off: Tips for the Morning Child Care Routine

18 February 2022

6 Ways Your Child Can Benefit From the Right Daycare

The quality of early learning that your child receives can have lasting effects on their success as school-aged children, teens and adults. Therefore, the decision to enrol your child in daycare shouldn’t be taken lightly. Children excel in dynamic environments that support their well-being. Here are some of the advantages of enrolling your child in… Continue reading 6 Ways Your Child Can Benefit From the Right Daycare

26 January 2022

How to Make Sure Your Child’s Needs Are Met at Daycare

While you can put a lot of care into ensuring that your child is safe at home, you can’t always control everything around them when they’re out of your sight. For many parents, ensuring that their child’s needs are met at daycare can be challenging. Many children may have bouts of separation anxiety or experience… Continue reading How to Make Sure Your Child’s Needs Are Met at Daycare

20 January 2022

5 Questions to Ask When Checking Out After-School Programs

After-school programs can be viewed as an engaging and creative extension of the school day. As working parents, you are concerned about what your child will do after the school day has ended, especially when you are not able to pick them up right after school. An after-school program would be the solution to this… Continue reading 5 Questions to Ask When Checking Out After-School Programs

20 January 2022

How Do You Teach Your Kids About Germs?

Due to their underdeveloped immune systems and high exposure to germs at school and other childcare facilities, children are more vulnerable than adults to sickness caused by germs. Children seldom understand the importance of good hygiene habits, which further raises their susceptibility to illness. Thus, teaching them about germs during their early learning stages is… Continue reading How Do You Teach Your Kids About Germs?

18 January 2022

Nanny Vs. Daycare: What’s the Right Choice for Your Child?

For many parents, deciding on who should take care of their baby while they’re at work can be a daunting task. Other than choosing to be a stay-at-home parent or having relatives watch your child, the two main options for childcare are hiring a nanny or enrolling your child in a daycare centre. This article… Continue reading Nanny Vs. Daycare: What’s the Right Choice for Your Child?

18 January 2022

Preschool vs. Daycare: Do You Know the Difference?

When parents review options for childcare, they often see the terms preschool and daycare used to describe similar types of programs. However, each option is different in terms of age group, education and childcare services. If you’re uncertain how to tell preschool and daycare apart, read on to learn what each has to offer. Preschool… Continue reading Preschool vs. Daycare: Do You Know the Difference?

10 December 2021

Easy Ways to Teach Preschool Kids to Count

In preschool, educators teach basic counting concepts in a fun and exciting way. These skills lay the foundations for future math curricula and inspire an enthusiasm for learning. There are many easy ways to continue teaching preschool kids to count at home to help them learn and develop. It is important to keep counting lessons… Continue reading Easy Ways to Teach Preschool Kids to Count

8 December 2021

Why is Early Childhood Education So Important?

Before a child’s fifth birthday, the brain has completed approximately 90% of its growth. Early childhood education during this time provides essential foundations for children before they begin the rest of their school life. Pre-kindergarten learning programs allow children to navigate interactions with peers, learn basic math and vocabulary, and establish a strong base for… Continue reading Why is Early Childhood Education So Important?

8 October 2021

How to Prepare Your Child for Preschool

Sending your child off to school for the first time can be stressful. After all, it is unfamiliar territory for both parent and child. This important milestone may seem difficult, but with the right plan, parents can guarantee a smooth start. Here are a few tips to prepare your child for preschool. Build vocabulary Engage… Continue reading How to Prepare Your Child for Preschool

3 September 2021

The Role of Play in Daycare Learning

Did you know that the United Nations recognizes play as a right of every child? This is so because play is essential for child development. Play can help encourage communication, foster positive relationships, and improve cognitive skills. Since 90% of brain development occurs by the age of 5, caregivers in daycare settings must provide an… Continue reading The Role of Play in Daycare Learning

3 September 2021

How to Choose the Best Preschool for Your Child

By the time a child reaches the age of 5, their brain has already undergone 90% of its development. Therefore, early childhood education can impact the entire course of your child’s life, which is why preschool is so important. Preschool is an educational institution where children, ages 3 to 5, engage in learning and play… Continue reading How to Choose the Best Preschool for Your Child

21 July 2021

The Importance of Colour in Early Learning

The correlation between colour and the brain has fascinated psychologists, neuroscientists and other scientists for many years. They’ve presented several studies that show how colours affect our moods, feelings and behaviours. Their findings have gone on to influence the way we decorate our homes, what we wear to a courtroom, how we promote products and… Continue reading The Importance of Colour in Early Learning

11 June 2021

The Importance of a Holistic Approach to Learning in Daycare Centres

We are accustomed to learning environments that are academic-centric, where the emphasis is placed on teaching a core curriculum outlined by the government. However, research has shown that for children to attain their full potential, educators and parents need to focus on the development of the whole child. This involves ensuring they develop mentally, physically,… Continue reading The Importance of a Holistic Approach to Learning in Daycare Centres

11 June 2021

Is Your Child Ready for Preschool?

Preschools are early childhood education programs for children ages 3 to 5 designed to teach cognitive and social development skills through play. Research shows that children who attend a high-quality preschool with trained teachers have improved academic, social, and self-regulatory skills. They develop social and emotional skills like learning to share and following directions. Their… Continue reading Is Your Child Ready for Preschool?

11 June 2021

Questions to Ask When Choosing a Daycare Centre

Questions to Ask When Choosing a Daycare Centre The first 5 to 7 years of children’s development are crucial to their cognitive and psychological health. Their interactions during this period shape how they develop their learning and communication skills. These skills influence their social interactions, how they form relationships, and how they deal with challenges.… Continue reading Questions to Ask When Choosing a Daycare Centre