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

5 December 2025

Child Development

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

Child Development

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

Child Development

Critical Thinking Questions for Children

Our critical thinking questions for children builds deeper thinking and problem-solving skills. Learn how to ask the right questions to encourage independent thought.

Parent and child enjoying fun motor skill games at home

5 December 2025

Child Development

Motor Skill Games: Fun Activities For Child Development

Support your child's development with engaging motor skill games. Explore expert-backed activities that build coordination, strength, confidence, and early learning skills through play.

Early Years Learning Framework - Children exploring and learning through play at an early learning centre

4 December 2025

Child Development

Understanding the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF)

Discover what the Early Years Learning Framework is, how it works, its key principles and learning outcomes, and how you can support your child's development at home.

Visualisation Exercises for Kids - Critical Thinking Questions for Kids by Age

4 December 2025

Child Development

Visualisation Exercises for Kids: A Parent’s Guide

Explore easy-to-use visualisation exercises for children that boost confidence, calm anxiety, and spark creativity. This parent-friendly guide includes step-by-step scripts, age-specific adaptations, and expert tips.

Sensory Experience in Early Childhood - Toddler puddle play

3 December 2025

Child Development

Sensory Experience in Early Childhood: Age-Based Activities

Discover how sensory experiences support brain, motor, and emotional development in children. Learn age-appropriate sensory activities for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers.

Playgroups for toddlers - Shichida pop in and play

1 December 2025

Learning and Education•Shichida News

A Shichida Playgroup with a Difference: Why Families Choose the Shichida Pop In & Play Program

A purposeful playgroup for babies and toddlers. Sensory play, early learning and parent involvement in every session.

23 November 2025

Child Development

Early Literacy: What It Is, Why It Matters & How to do

Discover how to nurture early literacy in your child - explore key skills, daily practices, and research-based strategies to support reading and writing readiness from birth to age five

21 November 2025

Child Development

Fun Activities for Kindergarteners: Creative Play Ideas

Explore fun and educational activities for kindergarteners that inspire creativity, build key skills, and make learning playful - indoors, outdoors, and everywhere in between.

the benefits of music in early childhood development. Baby music - Learning through play is always fun in a Shichida class

20 November 2025

Child Development•Shichida News

The Benefits of Music in Early Childhood Development

Discover how music boosts brain growth, language, emotions, motor skills, and social connections in early childhood. Practical tips and expert insights for parents.

5 Benefits of Sensory Play for Early Childhood Development

19 November 2025

Child Development

5 Benefits of Sensory Play for Early Childhood Development

Discover the top 5 benefits of sensory play in early childhood - from boosting brain development to building creativity and confidence. Includes easy play ideas for parents.

17 November 2025

Child Development

Types of Play in Early Childhood: Stages, Benefits and Ideas

Discover the stages and types of play in early childhood. Learn how sensory, social, and imaginative play shape your child's learning and development.

15 November 2025

Child Development

Critical Thinking Questions for Kids by Age – Encourage Deep Thinking

Explore 30+ critical thinking questions for kids by age. Perfect for sparking reasoning and curiosity at home or in class. Learn how Shichida nurtures deep thinkers.

13 November 2025

Child Development

Sensory Toys for Babies DIY: Early Learning & Development

Discover expert-recommended sensory toys for babies, we explore DIY and store-bought options. Boost learning, stimulate development, and find safe, age-appropriate play ideas.

Shichida baby classes fun - colour recognition for babies, to reach baby developmental milestones

11 November 2025

Child Development•Shichida News

Colour Recognition for Babies: A Smart Start!

Colour recognition for babies builds memory, focus, and early thinking skills. Learn how sensory play and songs help little ones understand and enjoy colours.

Shichida Humanics example: Gandhi's Life

9 November 2025

Emotional Intelligence•Shichida News

Humanics: Leadership and Heart Learning for Primary-Aged Children

Humanics teaches children empathy, leadership, and critical thinking through real-life role models. Discover how Humanics shapes confident, compassionate young learners.

7 November 2025

Child Development•Shichida News

Baby Music – Rhythm and Song for Infants and Toddlers

Discover how baby music supports early development. Learn how rhythm, song, and movement boost memory, language, and bonding for infants and toddlers.

5 November 2025

Child Development

What Are Shichida Method Dot Flashcards?

Learn how Shichida Method dot flashcards build intuitive number sense, memory, and focus through fun, visual right-brain learning for young children.

Philosophy of Early Years Education Choose the Right Fit

3 November 2025

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.

Phonics games - literacy activities for preschoolers

1 November 2025

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.

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

27 October 2025

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.

25 October 2025

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.

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

23 October 2025

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.

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

21 October 2025

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.

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

19 October 2025

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.

17 October 2025

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).

Kids classes Burwood for early brain development programs

13 October 2025

Child Development•Shichida News

Kids Classes Burwood: Shichida is Now Open – Spots Filling Fast!

Shichida Kids Classes Burwood is now open! Join Sydney's most trusted early learning program for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers. Fun, brain-boosting classes build memory, focus, and confidence. Spots are filling fast!

baby fine motor skills - sensory play activities for babies

10 October 2025

Child Development

Baby Fine Motor Skills: What to Expect and How to Support It

Learn what baby fine motor skills are and how they develop. Explore activities and toys to help support your baby's fine motor skills growth.

Activities for Fine Motor Skills for Kindergarten

29 September 2025

Child Development•Play and Games

10 Best Fine Motor Skill Activities for Kindergarten

Discover the top 10 fine motor skill activities for kindergarten kids. Easy-to-follow ideas that enhance dexterity, hand-eye coordination, and motor control!