Early Learning Blog

Are you a parent of a baby, toddler, or preschooler? Gain valuable insights into early learning education through our informative blog articles.

Find Out More Today!

Share your details below and our team will provide information about programs suitable for your child’s age.

Our early learning blog provides parents with practical tools to support their child’s growth and development during these crucial years. Plus, get the latest Shichida News!

Young girl showing eight on her fingers, next to an abacus, a great example of numeracy in early childhood

8 January 2025

Literacy and Numeracy•Learning and Education

Enhancing Numeracy in Early Childhood

Boost your child's numeracy skills in early childhood. Discover hands-on techniques and activities to ensure math is a fun experience.

Problem-solving skills in young children shown through shape puzzle building by parent and child

5 January 2025

Problem Solving and Cognitive Skills

Developing Problem-Solving Skills in Young Children

Discover simple and effective ways of developing problem-solving skills in young children, essential for their creativity and future success.

Alternative Education, father holding two young kids at home

19 December 2024

Learning and Education

Alternative Education For Children

Why do more Australian doctors and teachers seek alternative education for children? Professionals and teachers share something in common.

How to help an easily distracted child: a girl playing with a fidget spinner

15 December 2024

Concentration and Memory

How To Help An Easily Distracted Child

Kids who are easily distracted are often more sensitive to an overload of sensory stimuli which can scatter their attention.

Learn together at Shichida - mum and two girls in a Shichida class

14 December 2024

Parenting and Bonding

Learn Together Bond Together

We often tell parents the importance of learning alongside their child: “When you engage the heart of your child, you will engage their mind.”

The power of positivity and positive emotions with three kids enjoying ice cream

29 November 2024

Learning and Education•Emotional Intelligence

The Power of Positivity: How To Teach Kids Positive Emotions

Explore the importance of positive emotions, actionable ways to teach them to your kids, and how Shichida’s proven approach can help nurture emotional growth.

emotion chart for kids, stickers showing a variety of emotions

29 November 2024

Learning and Education•Emotional Intelligence

Create Your Own Emotion Chart For Kids

Help your child understand and express their feelings by creating a personalised emotion chart for kids that’s fun, interactive, and easy to use.

How to help kids express emotions for kids through play

29 November 2024

Learning and Education•Emotional Intelligence

Using Play To Help Kids Express Their Emotions

Help your child understand their feelings with engaging emotional regulation activities for kids that promote self-awareness, build resilience, and make learning about emotions fun and interactive.

mum playing memory games cards in the park with her young child on a sunny day

29 November 2024

Concentration and Memory•Learning and Education

Do Memory Games Help Kids With ADHD?

Discover how memory games can support kids with ADHD by enhancing focus, improving working memory, and addressing ADHD memory challenges effectively.

Core skills: a test paper, pencil and eraser

25 November 2024

Learning and Education

Achieving Academic Success Through Eight Core Skills

Our programs not only instil the eight core skills identified by AERO but also go beyond to nurture well-rounded individuals.

Difficulty focusing, this article looks at child focused issues, why a child can't focus, young girl daydreaming

22 November 2024

Learning and Education

Reasons Why Your Child Has Difficulty Focusing

Understand why your child may struggle to focus despite being capable. Learn practical ways to support child-focused attention and address common issues that impact focus.

A graphic showing a young girl thinking with ideas popping from her mind to demonstrate short term vs long term memory in children

22 November 2024

Learning and Education•Concentration and Memory

Short Term vs Long Term Memory: What’s the Difference in Kids?

Learn the key differences between short term vs long term memory in kids. Discover how these memory types impact learning and tips on how to improve short term memory.

How a child's memory formation works, shown by a child having an idea, and graphic behind him showing a brain and gears to imply that thinking is at work

22 November 2024

Learning and Education

How Memory Formation Works in Early Childhood

Discover how a child’s memory formation works, from encoding to retrieval, and learn how the Shichida Method supports memory development in early childhood.

A young girl playing a memory match game with an adult male, in a demonstration of the importance of language and memory development

22 November 2024

Learning and Education•Concentration and Memory

The Importance of Memory in Language Development

Memory works hand in hand with language development in young children. Learn why early language and memory development is crucial.

A child's development is improved by quality education. A child building a puzzle.

18 November 2024

Child Development•Parenting and Bonding

Is Your Child’s Development Slower Than Expected?

The first six years of your child's development are crucial. Through quality education, their character and abilities can be nurtured.

Brain training results with Shichida: Three young kids playing a variety of musical instruments.

15 November 2024

News Article

Brain Training When Still Babies

Brain training builds smarter, more confident kids! Learn how the Shichida Method was featured on Mamamia and why parents love it so much!

Mindful parenting helps raise happy and kind kids

5 November 2024

Child Development•Emotional Intelligence

The Ultimate Guide to Mindful Parenting

Want to raise kind, confident kids? Ready to up your mindful parenting approach? Find activity ideas, parenting tips and more.

Happy baby and mum - brain development for babies

4 November 2024

Child Development•Learning and Education

My Journey into Brain Development for Babies

Becoming a mum, I thought love would be enough - but I soon learned how crucial intentional engagement is for brain development for babies.

How To Say No To Kids - a child that is pouting

1 November 2024

Parenting and Bonding

How To Say No To Kids

Saying no doesn’t have to lead to tantrums! Discover effective ways to set limits while keeping a strong, positive connection with your child.

Impact of technology on children's memory - A young child playing on a mobile phone

29 October 2024

Concentration and Memory•Learning and Education

The impact of technology on children’s memory

Good memory skills are vital to a child’s development and future. A child who is able to apply memory strategy instruction has huge potential.

Young boy playing with blocks, Boosting Memory and Retention

25 October 2024

Concentration and Memory

Boosting Memory and Retention in Young Learners

Explore simple activities that help is boosting memory and retention to help kids in their overall brain development for academic success.

Shichida vs Heguru early childhood development methods, demonstrated by a mum and her young child doing an activity

13 October 2024

Develop Love of Learning•Learning and Education

Early Childhood Development Methods: Shichida vs Heguru

Explore key differences between Shichida vs Heguru teaching methods in early childhood development. Learn more about each method.

A mum works alongside her preschool daughter to solve a puzzle, taching concentration skills for how to Get a Child to Concentrate

12 October 2024

Concentration and Memory

How to Help Your Child Concentrate

Want to improve your child's concentration? Discover simple, effective ways to boost focus and attention during learning.

children's motor skills development, baby playing with fine motor skills toys

8 October 2024

Child Development

Children’s Motor Skills Activities

Children’s motor skills are the abilities they need to move and control their bodies. These skills can be divided into two categories.

Nurturing empathy for positive relationships, happy kids in nature

26 September 2024

Emotional Intelligence•Child Development

Nurturing Empathy for Positive Relationships

Learn about nurturing empathy in children. Read about age-specific strategies and approaches to creating empathetic connections.

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.

Free Resources for Kids

Fill out the form below to get access to the free resources for kids.

Name(Required)

Email(Required)

Phone(Required)

Free Resources for Adults

Fill out the form below to get access to the free resources for adults.

Name(Required)

Email(Required)

Phone(Required)