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When can babies see colour? We see a babies face up close, looking upwards at something.

Updated 7 Sep 2026

Child Development

When Do Babies See Colour? Understanding Infant Visual Development

Discover when babies start to see color, how their vision develops from birth, and what signs to look for. Learn how to support healthy visual growth in infants.

The power of flashcards - an adult showing a child Flashcards to boost learning

Updated 7 Sep 2026

Learning and Education

The Power of Flashcards: How to Use Them Best to Boost Learning for Kids

The power of flashcards stimulates the brain to retain information by engaging the visual and auditory senses.

Toys for preschoolers -Hands-on puzzle games like these support spatial reasoning, focus, and problem-solving - key elements of play-based learning at Shichida.

Updated 7 Sep 2026

Parenting and Bonding•Play and Games

Toys for Preschoolers: Top Educational Toys From Shichida

Discover the educational toys for toddlers used in Shichida classes that help build memory, focus, and creativity through right-brain learning.

Toys for toddlers - A colorful child's room filled with various toys and books scattered around, creating a playful and inviting atmosphere

Updated 7 Sep 2026

Parenting and Bonding•Play and Games

Toys for Toddlers: Educational Toys Used in Shichida Class

Discover the educational toys for toddlers used in Shichida classes that help build memory, focus, and creativity through right-brain learning.

What is Emotional Intelligence? A young girl with blonde hair gently touches a boy's chin, and they are both smiling.

Updated 7 Sep 2026

Parenting and Bonding•Play and Games

What is Emotional Intelligence in Children and Why It Matters

Discover the importance of emotional intelligence in children. Learn how it influences development and how to encourage EQ development for better outcomes.

Decision Making for Kids: Mother and daughter in front of a mirror, with the daughter wearing a hat and the mother sitting on the floor smiling.

Updated 7 Sep 2026

Parenting and Bonding•Play and Games

Decision Making for Kids: Teaching Intuition and Resilience

Learn how to teach your child decision-making, resilience, and intuition. Discover simple strategies to develop emotional intelligence and build confidence.

Speed reading for kids - Kid Girl with Eyeglasses reading a book

Updated 7 Sep 2026

Learning and Education•Literacy and Numeracy

Speed Reading for Kids: How to Help Your Child Read Faster and Better

Learn how to improve your child's reading fluency and speed. Discover simple strategies for speed reading that will help your child read faster and with better focus

Flashcards toddlers: An adult and four young children sitting on a rug learning with flashcards.

Updated 7 Sep 2026

Learning and Education•Problem Solving and Cognitive Skills

Flashcards Toddlers Love: Benefits, Types and How to Use Them

Discover the benefits of flashcards for toddlers, types available, and how to use them for interactive learning. Boost your toddler's development today!

Baby eye development timeline, Close-up black and white photograph of a baby gazing upward, with dramatic lighting illuminating the face against a dark background.

Updated 7 Sep 2026

Parenting and Bonding•Play and Games

Baby Eye Development Timeline of Complete Visual Growth

A complete baby eye development timeline guide, from birth to age one. This guide also explores how a baby’s eye colour develops, what to look out for each week, and simple ways to support healthy visual development.

How to Improve Concentration in Kids - Young girl with glasses sitting cross-legged on a table, reading a book near a bright window.

Updated 7 Sep 2026

Concentration and Memory•Learning and Education

How to Improve Concentration in Kids: Strategies That Work

Learn how to improve concentration in kids with effective strategies. Discover practical tips to enhance focus and attention in everyday activities.

Children imagination - Three Kids in Animal Costumes Lying on Grey Sofa

Updated 7 Sep 2026

Child Development

Children Imagination and the Power of Image Training

Discover how imagination and image training help children build creativity, memory, and emotional intelligence. Learn how to nurture imagination in children at home and through guided programs.

A Child Playing with Salt for sensory play

Updated 7 Sep 2026

Child Development

Newborn Sensory Activities: Boost Early Development Through Play

Discover expert-backed sensory activities for newborns to support brain development, motor skills, and bonding through safe, engaging play.

Numeracy Activities for preschool children - A preschooler completing a math number game

Updated 7 Sep 2026

Literacy and Numeracy

Fun Numeracy Activities for Preschool Children

Try these fun numeracy activities for preschool children. Hands-on ideas to build early math skills through play and learning.

School Readiness Checklist, here four kids walk to school together

Updated 7 Sep 2026

Child Development•School Readiness

School Readiness Checklist: A Complete Guide for Parents

Discover the essential school readiness checklist. Learn what developmental skills kids need - social, emotional, motor, and academic - to thrive from day one of school.

Updated 7 Sep 2026

Parenting and Bonding

The Bond of Parent and Child: Why It Matters

Discover why the parent-child bond is essential for emotional and cognitive growth. Learn how to build a stronger connection with your child through everyday moments.

Updated 7 Sep 2026

Learning and Education•School Readiness

School Readiness Activities: A Comprehensive Guide to Learning Fun for Kids

Discover fun, proven school readiness activities to help preschoolers build skills in literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional learning - so they start school confident and happy.

Brain rot due to low quality screen time

Updated 7 Sep 2026

Child Development

Brain Rot in Children: How Screen Time Affects the Developing Brain

Understand how excessive screen time may lead to "brain rot" in children, impacting their development. Learn practical ways to protect and support your child's growing brain.

maze books for toddlers from Shichida Australia

Updated 7 Sep 2026

Develop Love of Learning•Play and Games

Maze Books for Toddlers & Preschoolers: Play and Learn

Discover fun and educational maze books for toddlers that build problem-solving, focus, and fine motor skills. Explore a maze book collection designed for early learning success.

Foundation Skills in Early Childhood with Shichida

Updated 7 Sep 2026

Child Development

Foundation Skills in Early Childhood: A Parent’s Guide

Discover what foundation skills are, why they matter in early childhood, and how to nurture them through fun, practical activities at home and school.

Updated 7 Sep 2026

Child Development

Asynchronous Development in Children: A Parent’s Guide

Learn about asynchronous development in children—its signs, causes, and challenges. Discover practical strategies parents can use to support intellectual, emotional, and social growth in early childhood.

enrichment program for kids Australia with Shichida

Updated 7 Sep 2026

Child Development

Enrichment Programs for Young Kids: How to Choose the Best One

Discover the best enrichment programs for kids - from academic and creative to sensory and holistic. Learn how these programs boost learning, confidence, and imagination, and get tips for choosing the right one for your child.

Updated 7 Sep 2026

Child Development•Play and Games

Best Sensory Toys for Babies, Infants & Toddlers (Expert Guide by Age)

Sensory play isn’t limited to messy or “dirty” activities like finger painting, water tables, or slime. While those are great examples, sensory play actually covers any activity that stimulates one or more of a child’s senses - sight, sound, touch, taste, smell, balance (vestibular), and body awareness (proprioception).

A close-up over-the-shoulder view of a toddler in a green shirt sitting at a wooden table, playing with a line of small, wooden toy fruits. Sensory Activities for Toddlers

Updated 7 Sep 2026

Child Development

Sensory Activities for Toddlers: Benefits and Play Ideas

A sensory experience for toddlers is any play or activity that stimulates the senses. These experiences give children the chance to touch, taste, listen, move, and explore the world in ways that build both their brain and body.

Photographic memory in kids - A child draws in a notebook on the floor, surrounded by colorful pencils.

Updated 7 Sep 2026

Child Development•Problem Solving and Cognitive Skills

Understanding Photographic Memory in Kids

In this article, we explore what photographic memory is, how a strong visual memory shows up in early childhood, and how programs like Shichida can support memory development in young learners.

Early writing development - A Person Writing on the Piece of Paper with the Kid

Updated 7 Sep 2026

Child Development

Early Writing Development: From Scribbles to Spelling

Discover how children progress from scribbles to confident writing. Learn about early writing stages, what to expect, and how to support your child's writing journey at home.

Updated 7 Sep 2026

Child Development

Guided Imagery for Children: Why It Helps and How to Get Started

Help your child relax and build confidence with guided imagery. Learn simple, science-backed techniques, scripts, and age-specific tips.

improving kids concentration - How to teach kids critical thinking for kids - Sensory play colour matching game, meeting pre-toddler developmental milestones

Updated 7 Sep 2026

Child Development

How to Teach Kids Critical Thinking, By Age & Stage

Learn how to teach kids critical thinking at every stage of development. Discover practical strategies to develop critical thinking skills in children from birth to age 10.

Lids learning activities, and phonics games - literacy activities for preschoolers during a Shichida early learning class

Updated 7 Sep 2026

Child Development

Best Literacy Activities for Preschoolers That Work

Discover fun and practical literacy activities for preschoolers. Build early reading, writing, and communication skills through play, storytelling, and everyday moments at home.

Philosophy of Early Years Education Choose the Right Fit

Updated 7 Sep 2026

Child Development

Philosophy of Early Years Education: Choose the Right Fit

Explore the philosophy of early years education - from Montessori to the Shichida Method. Discover key principles, approaches, and how to choose the right fit for your child's growth and learning.