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Games to Play When Your Stuck Inside
Games to play when your stuck inside: 1. Hangman: You can play the traditional way or if your little one has yet to master spelling...
Developing Fine Motor Skills
Fine motor skills are essential for daily tasks such as writing, buttoning clothes, and using tools. These skills involve the small...
Painting or Drawing Together for Ages 0-5
Engaging children in creative activities like painting and drawing is a wonderful way to support their development. These activities not...
Learning Basic Cooking Skills for Under-Fives
Basic cooking skills for under-fives Being able to cook is a great skill to have. Whilst it can sometimes feel like a chore to adults,...
Why is Pre-school so important?
Some parents are reluctant to enroll their child into preschool as they are so young and often ask, why is preschool so important? Its...
Nurturing Young Minds
Nurturing Young Minds: The Importance of Early Childhood Education Early childhood is a critical period in a child’s development, laying...
The Value and Importance of Play
Play is the way that children learn – it motivates all areas of learning and stimulates desire for learning. Play is fun and children do...
How To Support Toddlers Through the Heights of Joy
A new year is often a time of growth, resilience, and joy as children embark on new adventures in settings or groups. It's a time for...
Ensuring Children’s Voices are Heard
Listening to children is an important notion within early childhood and Tamsin sees it as a key component of a loving pedagogy because it...
Supporting Toddlers Through Change and Everyday Transitions
Transitions are something we all experience throughout our lives. Many of the children I work with find transitions incredibly tricky. In...
Play and Risk
Early years educators understand the importance of children's play for their learning and development. The role of adults is to provide a...
Play-based Learning and a Guide to Fun and Educational Activities
In early childhood education, play-based learning is a vital approach that combines fun and educational activities to promote holistic...
The Importance of Outdoor Play
At Rising Stride, we believe in fostering holistic growth and development in children. One fundamental way we achieve this is by embracing...
Kindergarten readiness checklist:
Kindergarten is an exciting milestone in your child’s education journey – but how do you know your child is ready for kindergarten? As a...
Why Developmental Milestones Important to Track
Developmental milestones are pivotal checkpoints in a child’s growth journey, offering insights that help parents and educators monitor...
Teaching Toddlers About Personal Boundaries
In a world where ensuring a child’s safety and well-being is paramount, teaching them about personal boundaries is a crucial aspect of...
Best Practices for Keeping Kids Active Indoors
Rainy Season Activities for Preschool: Best Practices for Keeping Kids Active Indoors Rainy days often pose a unique challenge for parents...
8 Summer Activities for Kids: Keeping Minds Engaged
Summer is a time for ice cream, sunny days at the beach, and endless fun. However, it’s also a golden opportunity to keep young minds...
Making Healthy Eating Exciting for Toddlers
In today’s fast-paced world, children are exposed to various germs and infections daily. Ensuring they have a strong immune system is...
Why Play is Important for Children’s Emotional Growth
Introduction Play is often seen as just a source of entertainment for children, but its significance goes far beyond fun. Play is an...
Preschool Education Shapes Early Childhood Development
Introduction Preschool education is often considered the first step in a child’s educational journey, and its impact on early childhood...