Whether you tell stories straight from your memory or imagination, or you read them out of a book, story time is an important part of a child’s growth process. We learn a lot from hearing stories; more than you might originally think! Learning from example Children can learn some amazing lessons a
‘Screen time’ is something that everyone seems to be talking about. Does it help or hinder childhood development? What are the best methods to keep our children safe? Everyone seems to have an opinion. Here are some of the facts. The statistics Well over 80% of children in Australia have a smart
3 Ways to Reduce Over-Stimulation in the Home We hear a lot about the importance of providing stimulation for children – new toys, new people, new places, new experiences. What we don’t hear about as much is over-stimulation – when a child experiences more sensory input that they can effective
Effect of a nurturing environment on brain development Children learn a surprising amount in the first few years of life, and some of those lessons shape how they learn and react to the world around them for the rest of their lives. We’ve put together a list of the basic elements that affect a chi
How Much Structure is Too Much? Different philosophies: some people give their children a lot of structure in playtime; others leave it up to the children to develop their own structures. Problems: Too much structure can stifle creativity in children, because they aren’t able to step outside the i
Do Parents Make Better Teachers? A common controversy we’ve heard being argued in the community is whether people are better teachers when they’re also parents. It’s an interesting topic, and one that’s important for everyone to be aware of, since we all want the best for our children. There
Christmas holiday activity ideas to entertain kids The holiday season is the time for the family to spend time together; lazy mornings, trips to the beach, kicking the ball, reading books. But then you have those days when all of you just need to get out of the house. We have compiled a list
6 Tips for Safe Screen Time for Your Children Parenting has changed a lot over the past couple of decades. One of the most troubling changes for a lot of parents is cyber-security – making sure children’s screen time on devices like iPads and Android Tablets is safe and secure. We have a
Ensuring that your kids are both having fun and not at risk of serious injury can be a juggling act of epic proportions. It’s hard to find a middle ground that works well for everyone involved – and recent research shows that children’s development of confidence and problem solving
Sustainability is a big part of our embedded practices here at CCH. The kindergarten children this week have created their very own mini composting bins. The intention of this activity was to provide a visual understanding of how the layers of composting work. If you would like to know some ti