Early Learning Blog

Pregnancy Milestones & Fetal Development: Week-by-Week Guide

Explore pregnancy milestones and fetal development week by week. Learn what’s happening in your body and your baby’s growth from conception to birth.

Toddler in a high chair eating small pieces of food while two adults prepare a meal in a kitchen background - pincer grasp

25 January 2026

Pincer Grasp in Early Childhood: Stages and Importance

Learn what the pincer grasp is, why it’s vital for your child’s development, and discover expert tips, activities, and milestones to support fine motor skills.

Newborn Preparation_ Pregnancy Essentials and Checklist

24 January 2026

Newborn Preparation: Pregnancy Essentials and Checklist

Preparing for a newborn can feel exciting, emotional, and slightly overwhelming all at once. If you are a parent or mom-to-be reading this, you might be wondering whether you are doing enough, buying the right things, or preparing at the right time.

Mindfulness and Prenatal Bonding - Conscious Pregnancy

23 January 2026

Child Development•Shichida News

Conscious Pregnancy: Mindfulness and Prenatal Bonding

Discover conscious pregnancy: mindful habits, prenatal bonding, and empowering education to support a healthy pregnancy for you and your baby.

Early childhood education - Toddlers practise using chopsticks to transfer toys

22 January 2026

Why Start Shichida Early: Unlock Your Child’s Potential

Discover why starting Shichida early boosts your child's brain development, cognitive skills, and lifelong learning potential. Explore programs, activities, and success stories.

How to teach problem solving to children

21 January 2026

Problem Solving and Cognitive Skills

How to Teach Problem Solving to Children

Problem solving for children is the ability to identify a challenge and use logic, creativity, and persistence to find a way through it. It is however not just about finding the one right answer... read more now!

12 January 2026

Problem Solving and Cognitive Skills

Critical Thinking for Students vs Kids: Key Differences

Learn the difference between critical thinking for students and kids, with practical examples and questions to support cognitive development at every age.

10 January 2026

Problem Solving Skills for Kids: A Developmental Approach

Problem solving in early childhood is the foundation for both school success and emotional health. It involves a mix of logic, creativity, and resilience.

Problem Solving for preschoolers, a child playing with Rubik's cubes

5 January 2026

Problem Solving and Cognitive Skills•Play and Games

Problem Solving For Preschoolers

Problem-solving skills help children navigate daily challenges, from academic to personal relationships.

Parents and little ones ready for their Shichida session, discovering the shichida vs preschool differences firsthand.

19 December 2025

Learning and Education•Shichida News

Sydney Shichida vs Preschool: Which Is Best for Your Child?

Compare Shichida vs Preschool in teaching approach, philosophy, activities and long-term benefits. See which Sydney early childhood option best suits your child's needs.

Critical thinking in the classroom - Children learn critical thinking by exploring, testing ideas, and discovering how things work.

19 December 2025

Child Development•Problem Solving and Cognitive Skills

Why Critical Thinking Matters for Kids in the Classroom

Discover why critical thinking in the classroom is essential for kids. Learn how to teach critical thinking with examples and techniques for young kids.

19 December 2025

Child Development•Problem Solving and Cognitive Skills

How to Teach Problem Solving to Kids

Learn how to teach problem-solving to kids with simple, proven strategies. Develop logic, confidence, and critical thinking through real-world activities.

30+ Fun Gross Motor Skills Activities for Preschoolers

17 December 2025

30+ Fun Gross Motor Skills Activities for Preschoolers

Strong gross motor development supports emotional regulation, improves coordination, encourages exploration and helps children join in group play more confidently.

Photo from Pexels: Kinesthetic learning begins with simple hands-on exploration. Children understand new ideas faster when their hands and bodies are actively involved.

16 December 2025

Learning and Education•Shichida News

Kinesthetic Learning: What It Is and How It Works

Kinesthetic learning is a preference for understanding ideas through movement, hands-on experience and physical activity.

Shichida vs Kinder Thousands of families in Australia choose Shichida as their early learning program pathway

15 December 2025

Shichida vs Kinder: Navigate Early Learning in Melbourne

Compare Shichida and Kinder learning approaches, including philosophy, methods, developmental benefits, age comparison of skills learnt, costs, and which early education pathway may be right for your child.

Problem solving games for kids - Numeracy Activities for Kids_ Fun Math Learning Through Play

14 December 2025

Child Development•Play and Games

Problem-Solving Games for Kids: Critical Thinking Fun

Explore hands-on and digital games that help children develop problem-solving, reasoning, and collaboration skills through joyful play.

Parent and child enjoying active play activities outside home

13 December 2025

Learning and Education•Problem Solving and Cognitive Skills

Active Play Activities for Kids: Fun Ideas and Benefits

Discover engaging active play activities that build your child's movement skills, confidence and happiness. Explore indoor and outdoor ideas, age-specific tips, and expert insights for everyday fun.

Best Problem Solving Activities for Kids

12 December 2025

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.

How Your Baby’s Brain Grows - fetal brain development

11 December 2025

Fetal Brain Development: How Your Baby’s Brain Grows

Learn how the fetal brain forms and grows by trimester, plus safe ways to support prenatal brain development and womb learning during pregnancy.

Fine motor development - Image by Shichida: A preschooler practising cutting along a rounded edge using safety scissors during a Shichida class.

10 December 2025

Fine Motor Development: Milestones, Activities and Tips

Discover how fine motor skills develop from infancy to early childhood, why they matter, and proven ways to support your child's readiness and independence.

A parent-child bonding moment during a Shichida lesson, showing the holistic approach highlighted in the Shichida vs Kumon discussion.

9 December 2025

Shichida vs Kumon: Which Early Learning Program is Best?

Compare Shichida’s whole-brain development approach with Kumon’s worksheet-based academic practice.

Responsive parenting - A parent responding to their baby’s cues

8 December 2025

Responsive Parenting: A Strong Connection with Your Child

Discover what responsive parenting means, how to practise it through everyday moments, and how it helps your child thrive emotionally, socially, and cognitively. Evidence-based, practical, and nurturing guidance for every parent.

Infant brain development - A mother gazing into her baby’s eyes

7 December 2025

Infant Brain Development: Key Stages & Tips

Discover how your baby's brain develops, key milestones, and everyday ways to support learning, bonding, and emotional growth from birth to age three.

Early stimulation begins with simple moments

6 December 2025

Early Stimulation: Optimise Your Baby’s Development

Discover how everyday play and interaction stimulate your baby's brain, senses, and emotions. Learn age-appropriate activities and the science behind early stimulation.

Cognitive Development Activities - A parent guiding their child through fun

5 December 2025

Cognitive Development Activities for Kids: Fun Ideas

Explore practical cognitive development activities for children. Discover fun, educational, and effective ways to boost thinking, memory, problem-solving, and learning skills at home and school.

Play-based learning activities - A playful home environment where learning happens naturally

5 December 2025

Play-Based Learning Activities: The What, The Why And The How

Discover how play-based learning activities boost your child's confidence, curiosity, and thinking skills. Learn what it is, why it works, and how to bring it into your home with easy, everyday ideas.

Thinking skills for kids - Spend time playing and exploring with your child

5 December 2025

Thinking Skills for Kids: How to Develop Problem-Solving

Help your child think smarter! Discover fun, proven ways to build thinking skills-problem-solving, creative thinking, decision-making, and reflection-at every age.

How to Teach Kids Critical Thinking Skills

5 December 2025

How to Teach Kids Critical Thinking

Learn how to teach kids critical thinking skills with practical tips and techniques. Develop cognitive abilities in children with effective strategies for ages 0-10.

Critical Thinking Questions for children

5 December 2025