Cause and Effect Activities for Toddlers Nov 01, 2024

Do you find your young one eager these days to participate in activities like cooking together or helping you mix the batter? Or are they constantly knocking down a tower of blocks or splashing water to see what happens?

In the early years, children are naturally curious about how things work. The...

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Understanding the Montessori Approach to Fine Motor Skills Feb 24, 2024

As parents, our priority is supporting our children's growth and finding the best options for them. This is crucial when looking for activities to develop their fine motor skills. 

So, let's understand why developing fine motor skills is important and how the Montessori approach can be a game-chang...

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Skill Building with the Peg Board May 24, 2023

As parents, we always look for ways to help our children develop new skills and learn through play. One classic toy that has been used for generations to help children build essential skills is the peg board.

This simple yet versatile toy offers a range of benefits for children of all ages and abi...

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Skill Building With The Ring Slide May 23, 2023

Children are born with the natural curiosity and desire to explore their environment. As they grow and develop, they begin to build their skills through play and interaction with the world around them. This results in cognitive development in early childhood.

One toy that can be particularly helpf...

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Skill building with the Object Permanence Box Sep 28, 2022

A very normal behaviour for babies around the second half of their first year of life is to freak out when they don’t see their primary care-giver in sight. 

Your baby is becoming aware of ‘object permanence', which is a technical way of saying that people and things still exist even if they’re out...

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Skill Building with the Cylinder Block Puzzle Aug 30, 2022

The 3D cylinder block puzzle is a Montessori sensorial material designed to engage the senses of sight and touch and introduce the child to the visual dimensions.  

It has cylinders with knobs to hold each cylinder with the pincer grips. The cylinders differ in height and diameter and progress from...

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The Power of Cause and Effect for Development in Childhood May 01, 2022

Cause and effect, the principle that one action can lead to another, plays a vital role in early childhood development. From the moment they are born, children begin to navigate the world and make connections between their actions and the outcomes they experience.  

In this article, we will explore...

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