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Encourage love of learning: a stack of thick vintage looking books

10 September 2024

Develop Love of Learning•Learning and Education

6 Ways to Encourage Love of Learning in Children

Encourage your child's love of learning with fun, playful activities. Discover six ways to nurture curiosity and support natural growth.

Understanding Child Development, showing a little toddler boy climbing a stack of books while leaning against a pink wall

10 September 2024

Child Development•Parenting and Bonding

Understanding Child Development: 7 Things to Remember

Understanding child development is key to nurturing your child's cognitive, social, emotional, and physical growth during the early years.

Parents as Role models for kids - here parents hold a little toddler's hands

10 September 2024

Child Development•Parenting and Bonding

The Importance of Role Models For Kids

Learn about the importance of positive role models for kids and how to inspire kindness, resilience, and success in their early education.

4 September 2024

Learning and Education•Literacy and Numeracy

Engaging Math Board Games for Fun Learning

Learn about math board games as a fun and engaging way to teach mathematical concepts and improve the development of early number sense.

Parent involvement for successful early learning - a mum and kids playing with nature items.

25 August 2024

Parenting and Bonding

Involving Parents for Successful Early Learning

Discover how involving parents for successful early learning boosts a child's school performance, emotional wellbeing, and social skills.

Speed reading benefits- a young girl reading a book

4 August 2024

Literacy and Numeracy

Speed Reading Benefits For Young Learners

The benefits of speed reading for young learners will be a foundational life skill that can give your child a real edge & potential.

Proven Maths Teaching Methods That Lead to Exceptional Results, here kids play with an abacus

17 July 2024

Literacy and Numeracy•Shichida News

Proven Maths Teaching Methods That Lead to Amazing Results

Learn how early engagement and innovative maths teaching methods develop mathematical proficiency and a love for learning in young children.

Improve Focus In Your Distracted Child: a young boy on a mobile device

16 July 2024

Concentration and Memory

Building Focus In Your Distracted Child

Building focus in an active or distracted child can be difficult, and is one of the most common troubles we see among students.

Future-proofing your little one: what future skills are essential? A cute baby looking at the camera.

15 July 2024

Learning and Education•Shichida News

Future-proofing your little one: what future skills are essential?

Which future skills are needed for a fast-changing world? Prepare your child with critical thinking, creativity, problem-solving, and more.

Understanding Developmental Milestones for kids: A Guide for Early Learning

15 July 2024

Child Development•Parenting and Bonding

Understanding Developmental Milestones: A Guide for Early Learning

Is your child is meeting their developmental milestones? Our guide covers key milestones and practical tips to support early development.

Definition of Education, featuring a teacher observing 6 young kids in a Shichida class. The kids are solving a 3d tangram puzzle challenge.

6 July 2024

Learning and Education

Definition Of Education

The definition of education comes from the latin word educare which means ‘to guide, to lead and to draw out abilities’.

Concentration and Focus in Children: Dad and daughter doing numeracy practice

5 July 2024

Concentration and Memory

Improving Attention And Concentration For Kids

Developing attention and concentration for kids will have a positive impact on many areas of their lives, now and into the future.

Can I Improve My Child’s Working Memory?

3 July 2024

Concentration and Memory•Learning and Education

Can I Improve My Child’s Working Memory?

Memory plays a crucial role in learning and cognitive function. Learn about memory and practical ways to improve your child's working memory.

Emotional Intelligence - children playing together while laughing, clearly getting along well!

27 June 2024

Emotional Intelligence•Child Development

Can Emotional Intelligence Be Taught?

Learn about EQ during the early learning years. With the right guidance and practice, all children can enhance their emotional intelligence.

27 June 2024

Learning and Education•Shichida News

Australian Curriculum Concerns: How Shichida Excels in Teaching the Basics

We understand the importance of teaching the basics, and we teach them well - using smart teaching methods to ensure our students excel.

A child reading a book - reading books within the correct Reading Lexile range enhances the reading journey.

27 June 2024

Literacy and Numeracy•Learning and Education

What is a Reading Lexile and Why is it Important?

One of the critical skills your child will develop is to read. Understanding Reading Lexile can help support your child's reading journey.

Vocabulary games for kids, alphabet bead squares

25 June 2024

Literacy and Numeracy•Learning and Education

Effective Strategies for Teaching: Vocabulary Games for Kids

We step you through vocabulary games for kids strategies and activities you can use at home to help your child build a rich vocabulary.

Kids playing letter games and learning Phonics in Early Childhood Education during a Shichida class.

24 June 2024

Learning and Education•Shichida News

The Importance of Phonics in Early Childhood Education

We recognise the importance of phonics in early childhood education. Our methods align with government initiatives to develop early reading.

Mum and baby playing. A parents is a child's first teacher.

20 June 2024

Child Development•Learning and Education

Why Being Your Child’s First Teacher Matters

Early parental involvement shapes a child’s future - learn why being your child’s first teacher is crucial for their development.

Science literacy as presented by a science teacher doing an experiment with kids in class observing him

7 June 2024

Shichida News•Learning and Education

Addressing the Science Literacy Crisis in Australian Schools: How the Shichida Primary School Program is Making a Difference

Recent Science Literacy reports have highlighted a concerning trend in Australian education: nearly half of Year 10 students are failing.

Shichida Early Learning Centre Parramatta - Shichida Parramatta new location Building

5 June 2024

Shichida News

Exciting News: SHICHIDA Parramatta Moves to a Brand New Location!

We are excited to announce our Shichida Parramatta new location at Level 4, 1 Wentworth St, Parramatta NSW 2150.

Enhancing parent and child bond, parents with a baby

5 June 2024

Parenting and Bonding

Enhancing The Parent And Child Bond Through Early Learning

The way you connect and communicate with them between birth and the age of 2 years, will have an impact on parent-child bond enhancement.

5 Common Parenting Mistakes featuring a mum, dad and two young kids

4 June 2024

Child Development•Parenting and Bonding

5 Common Parenting Mistakes

Identify common parenting mistakes and how to avoid them. By understanding these pitfalls, you can easily navigate around them.

A happy baby. Baby Brain Development happens rapidly during the early years

23 May 2024

Child Development•Learning and Education

Baby Brain Development: The Crucial First 1000 Days

Baby brain development starts at birth. From day one, every moment with your baby is a chance for learning and growth.

Memory games for kids: Teacher and kids sitting together on the floor, having fun and learning

18 May 2024

Concentration and Memory•Play and Games

Memory Games For Kids

We’ve put together 7 of the best memory games for kids to play in groups of any size.

Educational alternative to playgroup for kids

17 May 2024

Child Development•Learning and Education

An Educational Alternative to Playgroup For Kids

Explore an alternative to the traditional playgroup for kids. Our program promotes holistic development in unique ways, from 6 months old!

10 May 2024

Parenting and Bonding•Child Development•Shichida News

Introducing The SHICHIDA Shining Stars Podcast!

Shining Stars - the SHICHIDA Podcast - is a series that explores early childhood development and the SHICHIDA method.

9 May 2024

Child Development•Learning and Education

The Shichida Method in Australia: A Journey of Innovation and Growth

Learn about the Shichida Method in Australia; early childhood education that enhances whole-brain development and emotional intelligence.

Young girl learning letters with an alphabet poster on a wall. Learning letters and numbers early is part of the Shichida Method.

30 April 2024

Learning and Education•Child Development

The Shichida Method: Maximising Early Childhood Development

Discover the benefits of the Shichida Method for early childhood development. Enhance learning with practical tips and strategies.

17 April 2024

Emotional Intelligence

Raising Emotional Intelligence In Early Childhood

"When you raise the emotional intelligence of a child, the IQ naturally increases” Prof. Makoto Shichida.

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