Foreign Language Learning for Children
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In Europe and worldwide, it is natural for children to learn several languages at once. Up until recently, in New Zealand this has only been seen as a possibility for families where one or both parents are bilingual. However, there is an increasing awareness of the incredible learning potential of children, particularly in the first 5 years.
Research clearly shows that a child�s brain is . . . more
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Baby Brainpower
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| Baby Brainpower
By Gail Rosenblum
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What do babies know, and what are they capable of learning? These questions have always fascinated parents, and now there are some important new answers. Scientists are discovering that newborns�once thought to enter the world as blank slates onto which a lifetime of experiences was inscribed�have brains as . . . more
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Games to Foster Your Child
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| Shake, rattle, and roll your way into these fun activities.
One of the best ways to nurture your child's creativity is involving yourself in her fantasy on a consistent basis. Happily, some of the most creative activities are the simplest. Here are some fun, old-fashioned games that your family can play together.
1. Make silly soup. Let your child choose "ingredients" from all over the h . . . more
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A Childs Own Library.
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| A Love of Reading is Important.
There are many different ways that parents can help their children develop a love of reading. This is one way and it can be done in a variety of ways and very cheaply.
Starting a home library for your child shows her/him how important
books are. Having books of their own in a special place boosts the
chance that your child will want to read early and often . . . more
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The Skills Kids Need to Read
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| The Skills Kids Need to Read
As a basic foundation for learning to read and write, kids need strong speaking and listening skills. When you and other adults around your kids encourage them to talk, ask, questions, and use dramatic play, it increases their vocabulary, allows them to hear and practice building sentences, and gives them more knowledge to understand spoken and written language. . . . more
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Fostering Curiousity.
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| Fostering Curiousity in Young Children.
Below are some ideas that parents can use to help foster young children's curiousity and encourage them to learn more about the world around them.
Model interest in the world around you. Take a walk outside and wonder aloud about the trees, the sky, the stars. Also let your child see you pursuing interests of your own.
Follow your child�s lead. E . . . more
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Helping Your Child Adjust to Preschool
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| Helping Your Child Adjust to Preschool
You're standing outside the preschool holding your child's hand as he is about to step across the threshold into a new world. Perhaps he is crying and clinging tightly to your leg or maybe he's jumping up and down in front of the window trying to catch a glimpse of his new classroom, ready and eager to start. Maybe you're the one who's crying, wondering . . . more
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Pre School Activities
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| Should preschool children be forced to do certain activities?
Children should not be forced to do any particular activity at preschool. A healthy preschool offers a safe, stimulating child-centered environment. Preschool staff should take their cues from the kids regarding their interests and curiosities. Their task is then to encourage those natural interests. They should not compel any child . . . more
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The role of Early Childhood Development
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| Early Childhood Development (ECD): Ng� Kaitaunaki K�hungahunga.
ECD was established under the Education Act in 1989 as a Crown entity. Its role is to promote and encourage the development and provision of quality, accessible and appropriate early childhood services.
ECD provides the following programmes:
1.Parenting Programmes � Supporting Families
Parents As First Teachers (P . . . more
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Trouble at the Preschool Door
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Drop-off dread It is Monday morning and you are not dreading the morning traffic, or the meeting with your boss, but instead you fear the drop-off scene at your child's preschool. You are hoping that you will at least reach the school lobby before he cements his feet to the ground and screams "I am not going in there!" Separation difficulties can happen with any child at any time during their p . . . more
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