Child Development

3 June 2026

How to Teach a Toddler to Talk: Simple, Playful Ways to Build Language at Home

Wondering how to teach your toddler to talk? Learn simple, playful ways to support speech and language development through songs, reading, repetition, phonics and everyday parent-child interaction.

confidence building activities for preschoolers, toddler as a reading themed signpost at Shichida Glen waverley

30 May 2026

Child Development•Develop Love of Learning

10 Easy & Fun Confidence Building Activities for Preschoolers

Discover fun confidence building activities for preschoolers. Learn how to raise a curious child and support their self-esteem, focus, and early learning skills.

visual tracking activities for kids - Flashcards are shown to kids during a Shichida class.

26 May 2026

Child Development•Concentration and Memory

Visual Tracking Activities for Kids: Fun Ways to Build Focus

Discover fun visual attention activities for kids, including toddlers and pre-schoolers. Learn how simple games build focus, visual tracking and attention, and early learning skills.

tummy time for newborns, baby-lifting-head

22 May 2026

Child Development

Tummy Time for Newborns: 12 Simple Activity Ideas to Try

Tummy time is one of the earliest forms of infant play and one of the most important newborn development activities for building strength and body awareness. Read more for ideas and tips!

Cognitive Development in early childhood, here a toddler is building a puzzle

20 May 2026

Child Development•Problem Solving and Cognitive Skills

Cognitive Development in Early Childhood

Discover how children’s cognitive abilities evolve during the early years. Learn key milestones, play-based learning tips, and how to support your child's early brain development.

reading for kids, parent reading to toddler

19 May 2026

Child Development•Literacy and Numeracy

7 Benefits of Reading for Kids

Reading plays a powerful role in a child’s development long before school begins. Read more to find 7 benefits of reading. Don't delay - start reading to your child today!

18 May 2026

Child Development

Stages of Child Development Guide: Birth to Adolescence

Explore a complete guide to the stages of child development, covering physical, emotional, social and cognitive milestones from birth through to adolescence.

Sensory ideas for infants - A woman and child joyfully playing with colorful blocks on a soft carpet in a bright, inviting room

17 May 2026

Child Development

Sensory Ideas for Infants to Encourage Early Brain Development

Explore over 30 easy and safe sensory play ideas for infants aged 0-12 months that promote brain development, motor skills, and early learning.

Phonemic Awareness Activities for Young Children: A Guide

12 May 2026

Child Development•Literacy and Numeracy

Phonemic Awareness Activities for Young Children: A Guide

Discover phonemic awareness activities that build early reading skills. Learn simple, age-appropriate ways to develop early sound awareness in young children.

Early childhood educator teaching colours with flashcards - visual tracking activities

10 May 2026

Child Development•Learning and Education

Visual Learning for Kids: Easy Visual Tracking Activities

Visual learning is one of the earliest ways children make sense of the world around them. It helps build reading readiness, problem-solving, movement, communication, and growing confidence.