Oh, the magic that lives in the preschool mind! While you may sometimes tire of the never-ending stream of questions that fly from the mouths of preschoolers (those children age 3 β 5 years old), this truly is an incredible time of development for them. Little personalities begin to blossom, bodies grow stronger, and they […]
If you have a preschooler in your life, you likely know just how much they move. Many days, it may seem as if they are never still! Biologically, there is a reason for thisβyoung children learn with their whole bodies. They experience the world through their senses and build their curiosity. While learning their ABCβs, […]
As parents or caregivers to young children, we know the importance of preparing our children for school. Preschool plays a big part in that preparation, encouraging cognitive and social development. But, just as important as learning colors, numbers, and letters, helping your child develop strong speech and language skills will go a long way in […]
It is not uncommon for people to think of preschool as nothing more than glorified babysitting, yet nothing could be farther from the truth. Developmentally, the preschool yearsβgenerally considered to be children 3β5 years of ageβare a time of spectacular brain development. In fact, researchers estimate that a mind-boggling 90% of brain development occurs by […]
As parents, there are an infinite number of activities you share with your child that help him or her prepare for grade school. Youβve likely been reading to and with your child since they came home from the hospitalβand thatβs a good thing! As they approached preschool age, you probably began helping them identify shapes, […]
ο»ΏWhen choosing the best preschool for your child, youβve likely considered endless factors: educational philosophies, teacher experience and curricula. But, one area that parents often overlook is the priority a school places on creative play. Perhaps you think play is something children engage in when they need a break from learning. In fact, it is […]
Throughout this week at Clovel we have been celebrating NAIDOC week. A celebration held across Australia each year observing the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. During this week we have been engaging our children in various art and craft activities, creating flags, painting rocks and drawings of traditional dream […]
At Clovel we embed our Multicultural program into a variety of activities. As part of Clovelβs multicultural program we celebrated the Hindu Diwali Festival of Lights which symbolises spiritual victory of light over darkness. The children participated in a range of Indian based activities including making the Indian flag in arts and craft, sari dress […]
As parents, providing a well rounded childhood for our children is of utmost importance. Balancing education, play and opportunities for social interaction can fill up your daily schedule. For some parents, there is a concern that pushing the educational aspect too soon can cause educational burnout β after all, theyβre in school for nearly two […]
