As many parents are probably aware of, there are several different approaches to early education be it Montessori, Waldorf, Stem, or the Reggio Emilia approach. Before selecting a school for your child it is important to learn the philosophy and approach of each setting to see which best suits your child’s learning style. Since Curious … Continued
As our world becomes increasingly digitized, children and families are losing opportunities to connect with the natural environment. This trend has been referred to as ‘nature-deficit disorder,’ a term coined by author Richard Louv in his book, The Last Child in the Woods. Over the past decade, numerous scientific research studies have documented the benefits … Continued
Have you seen your toddler constantly banging, pushing, swinging, or running in circles? Some of you may see it as your child just being silly but did you know that they are actually experimenting and learning the building blocks of the world around them. These repeated patterns of actions and play are called Play Schemas, … Continued
At Curious Kind, we adopt the Uk’s Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework as a guideline to ensure a continuous provision for our children both indoors and outdoors. EYFS is the national statutory curriculum in the UK for children 0 to 5 years old. It is a wildly popular curriculum due to its play-based, open-ended … Continued
The right amount of screen time for children has long been a struggle for many parents. How much television or iPad time can we give our children is a common question amongst families. As with all things it is different for everyone, but screen time can definitely be beneficial in small doses as some shows … Continued