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Best Problem Solving Activities for Kids

Updated 29 Oct 2026

Learning and Education•Problem Solving and Cognitive Skills

Best Problem Solving Activities for Kids (Home & Classroom)

Discover fun and easy problem-solving activities for young kids. Boost cognitive skills at home or in the classroom with hands-on games.

adults-children-table-group-Preschools in Melbourne

Updated 29 Oct 2026

Child Development•Learning and Education

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.

moms and babies playing, sensory play melbourne

Updated 29 Oct 2026

Child Development•Play and Games

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.

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

Updated 28 Oct 2026

Learning and Education

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.

Updated 28 Oct 2026

Child Development

Stages of Child Development Guide: Birth to Adolescence

Explore a complete guide to the stages of child development, covering physical, emotional, social and cognitive milestones from birth through to adolescence.

Cognitive Development in early childhood, here a toddler is building a puzzle

Updated 28 Oct 2026

Child Development•Problem Solving and Cognitive Skills

Cognitive Development in Early Childhood

Discover how children’s cognitive abilities evolve during the early years. Learn key milestones, play-based learning tips, and how to support your child's early brain development.

tummy time for newborns, baby-lifting-head

Updated 28 Oct 2026

Child Development

Tummy Time for Newborns: 12 Simple Activity Ideas to Try

Tummy time is one of the earliest forms of infant play and one of the most important newborn development activities for building strength and body awareness. Read more for ideas and tips!

confidence building activities for preschoolers, toddler as a reading themed signpost at Shichida Glen waverley

Updated 28 Oct 2026

Child Development•Develop Love of Learning

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.

Pencil Control Activities for Toddlers and Preschoolers

Updated 28 Oct 2026

Learning and Education

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!

Executive function in Preschoolers, a Shichida teacher showing flachards to preschoolers

Updated 28 Oct 2026

Child Development•Concentration and Memory

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.

Toddler Activities Melbourne with Shichida Australia

Updated 28 Oct 2026

Child Development•Play and Games

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.

Why is my newborn not sleeping? newborn baby in mothers arms

Updated 28 Oct 2026

Parenting and Bonding

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.

learning games for kids, toddler-numbered-carrot-matching

Updated 28 Oct 2026

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.

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

Updated 28 Oct 2026

Child Development•Literacy and Numeracy

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.

hand-eye coordination activities for babies

Updated 26 Oct 2026

Learning and Education

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.

A child sits on a wooden floor, focused on assembling colorful puzzle pieces scattered around them. Puzzles are great for neuroplasticity exercises.

Updated 26 Oct 2026

Learning and Education•Problem Solving and Cognitive Skills

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.

How young children learn - Children and parents working through a counting activity with number cards during an early learning class

Updated 26 Oct 2026

Child Development•Learning and Education

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,

Updated 26 Oct 2026

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.

W Sitting Position - Toddler in orange overalls sitting on a rug beside a sofa

Updated 26 Oct 2026

Child Development•Learning and Education

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?

Average IQ for kids - A young girl lying on a rug, thoughtfully holding a pencil with music sheets spread around her and a cello resting on the floor nearby.

Updated 22 Sep 2026

Learning and Education•Problem Solving and Cognitive Skills

Average IQ for Kids by Age: A Helpful Guide for Parents

It’s important to remember that IQ scores can fluctuate, especially in younger children. A toddler’s score may shift by a few points within a year. This is completely normal and can reflect changes in their environment and learning opportunities.