Child Development

26 June 2026

Calming Corner Ideas for Kids: Simple Ways to Help Children Self-Regulate at Home

In this guide, you'll learn what a calming corner is, why connection and co-regulation are essential for helping children manage big emotions, how to create a calming space at home, age-appropriate calming corner ideas, and practical strategies that build emotional regulation, resilience, and confidence.

Toddler Activities Melbourne with Shichida Australia

17 June 2026

Child Development•Play and Games

Toddler Activities Melbourne: Fun and Educational Things To Do

Discover the best toddler activities in Melbourne, from indoor play and sensory classes to outdoor adventures and free family events. Support your child’s learning while having fun together.

Executive function in Preschoolers, a Shichida teacher showing flachards to preschoolers

15 June 2026

Child Development•Concentration and Memory

Executive Function in Preschoolers: What It Is and How to Build It

Executive function in preschoolers helps children focus, remember instructions, manage emotions, adapt to change, and control impulses. The three core executive function skills are working memory, cognitive flexibility, and inhibitory control. learn how to develop this crucial function with simple and practical strategies.

moms and babies playing, sensory play melbourne

9 June 2026

Child Development•Play and Games

Sensory Play Melbourne: Best Classes, Activities & Baby Development Ideas for 0-3 Years

Discover sensory play in Melbourne for babies and toddlers. Explore expert-backed activities, developmental benefits, and the best sensory classes near you.

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

3 June 2026

Child Development

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!