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In my last blog , I spoke about how foundation skills develop before reading, writing, and maths. One of the most important foundation skills is movement . You can read my last blog here-----> Before Reading and Writing: The Skills Children Need First Movement begins much earlier than we often realise—right from infancy. Balancing Baby Gear and Floor Time for Growing Muscles Baby gear like strollers, walkers, bouncers, and seats can look fun and helpful. They keep babies oc

Before Reading, Writing, and Maths When we think about school readiness, we often think of: Writing letters, counting numbers and reading words These are important skills. But before children can succeed in these areas, they need to develop foundation skills . Foundation skills help children: Sit and listen during group time Follow simple instructions Use their hands with control Manage their body and emotions in a classroom Without these skills, learning becomes much harder—

Math doesn’t have to mean worksheets and numbers on a page. For little kids, the best way to learn is through play —counting, sorting, spotting patterns, and playing with shapes, all in everyday life. 1. Count with Things Around You Use everyday objects: Blocks, buttons, or toy cars  are perfect for counting. Sort by color or size , then count each group. Turn routines into counting games: “How many steps to the kitchen?” Let your child move objects as they count —it helps nu

Every child loves to explore and express themselves. Talking, asking questions, and sharing ideas are how they connect with the world. As parents, the early years are a wonderful time to help children grow their vocabulary  and become confident communicators — setting them up for school, friendships, and life-long learning. Did you know that reading to your baby every day helps build their vocabulary, sparks imagination, and strengthens the bond between you? Why Starting Earl

Tiny hands are always busy, and big learning happens through play. Activities like rolling, squishing, stacking, and balancing help strengthen the small muscles in children’s hands and fingers. These skills later support writing, drawing, and everyday tasks. For us, play is not just about having fun. It’s how children explore the world around them and learn at their own pace. When little hands shape playdough, build with blocks, or complete a wooden puzzle, they are building