Early Learning Blog

How Guided Play Supports Early Childhood Learning

Guided play is a learning approach where children lead the activity while adults provide subtle support to encourage discovery and growth. It balances child autonomy letting your child choose how they explore with adult scaffolding.

20 April 2026

Child Development•Play and Games

What Can Babies See? A Guide to Infant Vision

Discover what babies can see from newborn to 6 months, when infants see colour, and how their vision develops. Learn milestones and tips to support your baby’s visual growth.

Learning Through Play: Types of Play Development, showing a young boy playing with dinosaurs

19 April 2026

Learning Through Play: Main Stages of Play Development

Discover the types of play in child development and how each stage nurtures creativity, social skills, and cognitive growth.

memory training toddlers, photographic memory tests for kids

17 April 2026

Child Development•Problem Solving and Cognitive Skills

Can Kids Really Have a Photographic Memory

Child has an amazing memory? While true, lifelong recall is rare, what your child possesses is likely strong visual memory: a powerful, trainable skill built on a temporary ability called eidetic memory.

Three young girls playing together outside, holding hands - they are enhancing their gross motor skills through play.

16 April 2026

Enhancing Gross Motor Skills Through Play

Play is a very important activity for children to develop gross motor skills. Learn how children gain gross motor skills through play.

fine motor activities for preschoolers - a child playing a number game

15 April 2026

Child Development•Parenting and Bonding

Fine Motor Activities for Preschoolers: Hands-On Fun

For preschoolers, fine motor skills play a vital role as they undergo an important part of their development. Early support can help spot any delays and ensure they’re reaching key milestones.

mother and daughter reading a book - healthy screen time limits

14 April 2026

Learning and Education

Healthy Screen Time Limits: Guidelines for Kids by Age

Discover healthy screen time limits for kids by age, including expert guidelines, risks of excessive screen use, and practical tips for balanced digital habits.

father-and-child-playing - Parent-Child Approach

13 April 2026

Parent-Child Approach: Positive Parenting Relationships

Explore the parent‑child approach to raise confident, emotionally secure children. Learn positive strategies, communication techniques, and expert-backed guidance.

What Is Play-Based Learning? A Guide to Learning Through Play

12 April 2026

What Is Play-Based Learning? A Guide to Learning Through Play

Discover what play-based learning is, how it works in early childhood education, and why it supports children's cognitive, social, and emotional development.

11 April 2026

Learning and Education•Concentration and Memory

Guided Learning: Definition, Strategies & Real Examples

Learn what guided learning is, how it works, and how to apply it effectively with strategies, real examples, and expert-backed insights.

A child cupping his ear with alphabet letter graphics seemingly coming from his ear, demonstrating the concept of teaching kids active listening skills

10 April 2026

Tips For Teaching Kids Active Listening

Discover tips and activities to teach active listening skills to kids, helping them communicate better, build strong relationships, improve concentration and more.

Screen Free Activities_ 100- Ideas for Kids and Families

9 April 2026

Screen Free Activities: 100+ Ideas for Kids and Families

Explore 100+ screen free activities for kids and families. Creative, calming, and outdoor ideas to reduce screen time and boost focus and wellbeing.

Developing fine motor skills through everyday fine motor activities, here a preschooler is tying her shoelaces.

8 April 2026

50 Fine Motor Skills Activities for Preschoolers and Toddlers

Every parent wants their child to enjoy a happy, fun, and healthy childhood. That means finding the right balance between play and development.

A wooden colourful rainbow for article When Do Babies See Colour? Understanding Infant Visual Development

6 April 2026

Literacy and Numeracy•Problem Solving and Cognitive Skills

When Do Babies See Colour? Understanding Infant Visual Development

Learn when and how babies begin to see colours, the stages of their visual development, PLUS tips for parents to support their infant's growing vision.

Sensory play for babies. A young child in a white shirt stands at a wooden sensory table, tipping a large white tray to pour dry, yellow pasta into one of the table's white basins.

2 April 2026

Sensory Play for Babies, Infants & Toddlers: A Parent’s Guide

Sensory play is a fantastic way for your little one to explore the world, engage their senses, and stimulate healthy development. These rich, hands-on experiences are essential for early childhood growth and future learning. Discover why adding simple sensory play for babies to their daily routine is one of the best gifts you can give them.

Building strong number sense in kids during early learning. Blocks showing numbers on their faces stacked in a pile.

1 April 2026

Learning and Education•Literacy and Numeracy

Building Number Sense in Kids During Early Childhood

Developing a strong number sense in kids is essential to healthy cognitive development and for an individual's ability to understand and use numbers in practice. Not solely tied to mathematics, number sense is an essential skill needed to succeed in other key academic and practical areas.

A child sitting in front of large letters spelling IQ with an overlaying IQ bell curve diagram for an article on the IQ test for kids

31 March 2026

Learning and Education•Problem Solving and Cognitive Skills

IQ Test for Kids: What Parents Need to Know

IQ tests for kids typically cover areas such as verbal reasoning, nonverbal reasoning, spatial reasoning, and working memory.

Fine and Gross Motor Skills practice board

25 March 2026

Child Development•Parenting and Bonding

Fine Motor Skills vs. Gross Motor Skills: What are the Differences?

Know the difference between fine and gross motor skills? Learn why developing these skills are important. Explore our practical activities.

Whole brain teaching high five student and teacher

20 March 2026

Learning and Education

Whole Brain Teaching Explained: Strategies & Classroom Benefits

Whole Brain Teaching emphasises movement, engagement, and active participation in learning. These principles also appear in early childhood programs designed to support brain development through interactive experiences.

19 March 2026

Guided Parenting: Positive & Practical Discipline Strategies

Guided parenting offers a balanced middle ground between strict discipline and permissive parenting, combining positive discipline, emotional guidance, and clear boundaries. This approach prioritises connection, childhood emotional development, and skill-building over punishment.

18 March 2026

Learning and Education•School Readiness

Whole Child Development: Definition, Key Domains & Support Strategies

Whole child development recognises that learning is not just about letters and numbers. It is much more than that! And when you understand this holistic approach, you start nurturing lifelong growth.

Kindergarten Readiness Checklist for Parents: Skills Children Need

14 March 2026

Kindergarten Readiness Checklist for Parents: Skills Children Need

In Australia, the term kindergarten can mean different things depending on the state. In this guide, kindergarten readiness refers broadly to the skills children develop in the years leading up to starting their first year of formal schooling.

Whole Brain Development: Science & Learning

13 March 2026

Whole Brain Development: Science & Learning

Emotion, logic, movement, memory, and creativity are all connected. Whether you’re preparing for your first baby or raising young children, understanding whole brain development helps you support learning, emotional growth, and curiosity from the very beginning.

Right Brain in Early Learning: Science, Myths & Development

10 March 2026

Learning and Education•School Readiness

Right Brain in Early Learning: Science, Myths & Development

This article explores the science behind the right brain, addresses common myths, and offers practical activities you can try at home. Through everyday, playful experiences, you can support balanced whole-brain development and help lay the foundation for confident, lifelong learning.

School Readiness Goals Guide: Start School Confidently

8 March 2026

School Readiness Goals Guide: Start School Confidently

Learn essential school readiness goals, practical planning strategies, and activities to support your child's growth in social, cognitive, language, and physical domains.

6 March 2026

Problem Solving and Cognitive Skills•Shichida News

Pi Memory Training at Shichida

Pi memory training at Shichida builds working memory, focus and recall skills. Learn why children memorise pi and how it supports long-term learning.

4 March 2026

Literacy and Numeracy•Play and Games

Number Play: Fun Activities to Boost Early Math Skills

Explore number play - what it is, why it matters, and how to support early numeracy with playful activities, games, and real-world exploration.

Developmental Milestones Checklist: Ages, What to Expect

2 March 2026