Early Learning Blog

Are you a parent of a baby, toddler, or preschooler? Gain valuable insights into early learning education through our informative blog articles.

Find Out More Today!

Share your details below and our team will provide information about programs suitable for your child’s age.

Our early learning blog provides parents with practical tools to support their child’s growth and development during these crucial years. Plus, get the latest Shichida News!

Filters
When do kids learn the alphabet - A playful phonics game helps preschoolers recognise letters, connect sounds, and build early reading confidence.

When Do Kids Learn the Alphabet? Letter Recognition by Age

English has 26 letters but around 44 speech sounds, so learning the alphabet is only the beginning. Find out how letter recognition develops and what to expect at different ages.
W Sitting Position - Toddler in orange overalls sitting on a rug beside a sofa

W Sitting Position in Children: Is It Bad? What the Research Says

W-sitting often worries parents, but a 2024 research review found no evidence to support routinely discouraging it. Why is the advice so divided, and what should parents know?
How young children learn - Children and parents working through a counting activity with number cards during an early learning class

How Young Children Learn in the First Five Years

Young children learn through relationships, play, their senses and repeated experiences. Understanding how they learn can help you support their development without turning childhood into a race.
Early learning classes Sydney - Toddlers practising cutting with safety scissors alongside their parents in a Shichida class,
Learning and Education

Early Learning Classes in Sydney: How Shichida Fits Alongside Preschool

This guide explains what preschool usually provides in NSW, what happens in a Shichida class and the questions worth asking before you choose.

IQ Score Ranges for Children: What Each Score Means

IQ score ranges for children show how a child performed on a standardised set of cognitive tasks compared with other children of the same age. Read more to find out what they can and cannot measure.

Brain Activation Exercises for Kids: By Age, What the Science Says

Discover simple, science-backed neuroplasticity exercises to enhance your child's brain development. Practical tips and engaging activities for early learners.
baby-first-steps-walking-hero, baby's first steps
Child Development

Baby’s First Steps: When Babies Start Walking and How to Support Them Safely

Discover when babies take their first steps, how to safely hold your baby's hands while walking, and balance activities that support healthy walking development.
News Article

Shichida Featured in the Daily Telegraph: Why Families Are Starting Early

Shichida Australia was featured in the Daily Telegraph in July 2026. Learn what happens in a Shichida baby class and why families are choosing to begin early.
adults-children-table-group-Preschools in Melbourne

Preschool in Melbourne: Kindergarten, Childcare and Shichida Compared

Comparing preschools in Melbourne? See how Shichida's enrichment program fits alongside traditional preschool and kindergarten to support your child's development.
hand-eye coordination activities for babies

Hand-Eye Coordination & Crossing the Midline: Activities for Every Age

Discover practical hand-eye coordination and crossing the midline activities for every age - from babies to preschoolers - plus signs your child may need extra support.
learning games for kids, toddler-numbered-carrot-matching
Child Development

Cooperative Learning Games for Kids: How Playing Together Supports Brain Development

Discover how cooperative learning games for kids build better brains. Explore matching games, board games and cooperative play ideas for toddlers and preschoolers.
mindful pregnancy-couple-bonding
Prenatal Education

Mindful Pregnancy: Nutrition, Wellbeing and Prenatal Bonding

Discover how to nurture a mindful pregnancy with prenatal nutrition tips, omega-3 foods for fetal development, and bonding practices for you and your baby.
children-and-adults-drawing, learning to write alphabet letters through activities

Learning to Write Alphabet Letters Using Activities, Worksheets and an Age Guide

Help your child learn to write the alphabet with age-appropriate activities, worksheets, and pencil control tips - a practical Australian parent's guide.

Emotional Regulation Activities for Kids: By Age, What Actually Works

Discover engaging emotional regulation activities for kids to build calm, confidence, and resilience. Help your child develop lifelong self-regulation skills through play.
Object Permanence in Babies and Toddlers: What It Is and How to Support It
Child Development

Object Permanence in Babies and Toddlers: What It Is and How to Support It

In this guide, you'll learn what object permanence is, when babies and toddlers typically develop it, the signs that show this important milestone is emerging, and simple activities that strengthen memory, problem-solving, and early cognitive development.
spatial awareness - Preschooler arranging numbered panda blocks in sequence
Child Development

Spatial Awareness – Enhancing Your Child’s Development

This article will guide you through the concept of spatial awareness, its benefits, and practical ways to help strengthen your child’s spatial abilities through everyday activities and play.
Calming Corner Ideas for Kids: Simple Ways to Help Children Self-Regulate at Home
Child Development

Calming Corner Ideas for Kids: Simple Ways to Help Children Self-Regulate at Home

In this guide, you'll learn what a calming corner is, why connection and co-regulation are essential for helping children manage big emotions, how to create a calming space at home, age-appropriate calming corner ideas, and practical strategies that build emotional regulation, resilience, and confidence.
Why is my newborn not sleeping? newborn baby in mothers arms

Why is my newborn not sleeping? Why Your Baby Isn’t Sleeping and What Helps

In this guide, you'll learn why newborns sleep the way they do, the most common reasons babies struggle to settle, practical strategies that genuinely help, and how daytime activities can support better-organised sleep. You'll also discover where to find support in Australia if sleep deprivation is starting to feel too much.
Homeschooling Resources Australia Early Learning Support for Babies, Toddlers and Preschoolers

Homeschooling Resources Australia: Early Learning Support for Babies, Toddlers and Preschoolers

A practical guide to homeschooling in Australia - state registration, learning approaches, top resources, and home learning activities for preschoolers and the early years.
Early learning program Parents and preschoolers in a guided Shichida class activity

How the Shichida Method Early Learning Program Helps Children Learn Faster and Smarter

Looking for an early learning program for kids? Learn how the Shichida Method helps children build memory, focus, confidence, creativity, problem-solving skills and a love of learning.

Toddler Activities Melbourne: Fun and Educational Things To Do

Discover the best toddler activities in Melbourne, from indoor play and sensory classes to outdoor adventures and free family events. Support your child’s learning while having fun together.
Executive function in Preschoolers, a Shichida teacher showing flachards to preschoolers

Executive Function in Preschoolers: What It Is and How to Build It

Executive function in preschoolers helps children focus, remember instructions, manage emotions, adapt to change, and control impulses. The three core executive function skills are working memory, cognitive flexibility, and inhibitory control. learn how to develop this crucial function with simple and practical strategies.

Speed Reading for Kids: Benefits for Young Learners

The benefits of speed reading for young learners will be a foundational life skill that can give your child a real edge and excel their potential.
Pencil Control Activities for Toddlers and Preschoolers

Pencil Control Activities for Toddlers and Preschoolers: From Scribbles to Writing

When your baby scribbles on paper, draws lines in sand, or makes marks with crayons, they are already beginning the journey toward writing. Read more to learn about the stages of pencil control and writing, with fun ideas to help your child practise!
moms and babies playing, sensory play melbourne

Sensory Play Melbourne: Best Classes, Activities & Baby Development Ideas for 0-3 Years

Discover sensory play in Melbourne for babies and toddlers. Explore expert-backed activities, developmental benefits, and the best sensory classes near you.
what type of parent are you, Parenting Styles: Are You a Jellyfish, Dolphin or Tiger Parent?

Parenting Styles: What Type of Parent Are You? Are You a Jellyfish, Dolphin or Tiger Parent?

What type of parent are you? Take a fun look at popular parenting styles, from jellyfish and dolphin parents to tiger, helicopter and free-range parents.

letter recognition games at home - scrabble letter tiles on a table top

Letter Recognition Games at Home: Fun & Easy Ideas for Kids

Discover fun letter recognition games and phonics activities at home, including blending, segmenting, rhyming, and sound matching to build early reading skills.
How to Teach a Toddler to Talk: Simple, Playful Ways to Build Language at Home

How to Teach a Toddler to Talk: Simple, Playful Ways to Build Language at Home

Wondering how to teach your toddler to talk? Learn simple, playful ways to support speech and language development through songs, reading, repetition, phonics and everyday parent-child interaction.

Vocabulary Games for Kids: Fun Ways to Build Language, Memory and Confidence

Developing a child's vocabulary is a cornerstone of their early learning adventures. From birth, children begin to learn the words that will help them communicate with the world, and parents play a vital role in facilitating that growth. Read more now!
confidence building activities for preschoolers, toddler as a reading themed signpost at Shichida Glen waverley

10 Easy & Fun Confidence Building Activities for Preschoolers

Discover fun confidence building activities for preschoolers. Learn how to raise a curious child and support their self-esteem, focus, and early learning skills.