Early Learning Blog

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.

Sensory ideas for infants - A woman and child joyfully playing with colorful blocks on a soft carpet in a bright, inviting room

17 May 2026

Child Development•Literacy and Numeracy

Sensory Ideas for Infants to Encourage Early Brain Development

Explore over 30 easy and safe sensory play ideas for infants aged 0-12 months that promote brain development, motor skills, and early learning.

Phonemic Awareness Activities for Young Children: A Guide

12 May 2026

Phonemic Awareness Activities for Young Children: A Guide

Discover phonemic awareness activities that build early reading skills. Learn simple, age-appropriate ways to develop early sound awareness in young children.

Early childhood educator teaching colours with flashcards - visual tracking activities

10 May 2026

Learning and Education•Literacy and Numeracy

Visual Learning for Kids: Easy Visual Tracking Activities

Visual learning is one of the earliest ways children make sense of the world around them. It helps build reading readiness, problem-solving, movement, communication, and growing confidence.

children-learning-with-adults - positional language activities

8 May 2026

Positional Language Activities for Toddlers and Preschoolers

Explore fun positional language activities for toddlers and preschoolers. Discover how spatial concept games build measuring, sorting, and early maths skills for school readiness.

How to Make Learning English Fun for Kids with Games & Songs

6 May 2026

How to Make Learning English Fun for Kids with Games & Songs

Discover fun ways to teach young kids English using games, songs, storytelling, and creative activities that improve vocabulary, confidence, and language skills.

children-sorting-game-pieces - Building Resilience in Kids

5 May 2026

Building Resilience in Kids Who Are Sensitive or Anxious

Learn how to build resilience in sensitive kids and help preschoolers with separation jitters and anxiety. Discover practical, research-backed strategies for confident, calm children.

parents with kids in a Shichida class - How to Improve Attention Span in Children

4 May 2026

Concentration and Memory

How to Improve Attention Span in Children With Play-Based Tips

Focus and attention span grows through repetition, connection, routine and play. With the right support, simple games and practical activities can help your child slowly build the ability to concentrate, listen, and stay engaged for longer.

Image by Shichida Australia: A mum sitting beside her child as she traces letters, providing gentle guidance while building letter formation, pencil control and writing confidence.

2 May 2026

Child Development•Develop Love of Learning

Hand Eye Coordination Activities for Child Development

Strong hand-eye coordination supports fine motor development, pre-writing skills, visual tracking, and overall classroom readiness. It also lays the groundwork for independence, from feeding themselves to managing school tasks later on. Read more!

confidence building activities for kids - Toddlers playing with numbers

30 April 2026

Self-Esteem and Confidence Building Activities for Kids

Confidence isn’t something children are born with; it develops with time. By actively supporting your young child’s self-esteem through confidence building activities, you give them the tools to thrive, feel capable, and engage positively with others.

parenting in the digital age, Raising Tech Savvy Kids Safely

28 April 2026

Child Development•Parenting and Bonding

Parenting in the Digital Age: Raising Tech-Savvy Kids

Modern digital age parenting strategies is all about helping children understand that what they do online can have lasting consequences. Read more for practical insights and tips!

curiosity building activities with Shichida: mother and child attending class

26 April 2026

Child Development•Develop Love of Learning

Curiosity Building Activities: Raise an Inquisitive Child

When a child is curious, they’re not just paying attention. They’re thinking, exploring, and making connections that stick. And the best part is you don’t have to create curiosity from scratch! Read more and learn how to encourage curiosity from a young age.

24 April 2026

Child Development•Problem Solving and Cognitive Skills

Brain Development in Early Childhood: Stages & Milestones

Brain development in early childhood is the process of building and strengthening the brain’s connections and systems that support learning, language, movement, memory, attention, and emotional regulation.

toddlers picking up small objects through guided play

22 April 2026

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