Come and have a peek behind the curtain. Learn a bit about what we do in the classrooms, what we think about certain important aspects of Early Childhood Education and other important related subjects. This is where our teachers, management and staff share their passions, opinions, news and sometimes just good old fun things. There’s some pretty interesting stuff going on.
One day we might even let our crusty owners have their say.
No we won’t. Just kidding!
Look at some of the strangest child-related beliefs and customs that now, fortunately, belong to the past. Starting from the beginning in ancient Greece: the preformationism. Developed by Pythagoras and Aristotle (OK, let’s cut them some slack – they did get some things perfectly right!), this theory stated that all creatures developed from smaller versions of themselves
We at ScuttleBugs are long-time firm believers in physical activity starting at a young age. Physical activity – just being active, sport can always come later – as part of a child’s early life obviously has many immediate benefits – not to mention it’s fun. But as importantly, if the child can enjoy being active, they can, as they grow older, build activity into their lives.
Working every day with kids who have the disorder, I see how being able to walk independently, albeit with walkers but without a wheelchair, and being able to stand, makes a huge difference for them. The eyes of these kids who, one way or another, are able to experience moving with their own feet, just sparkle with happiness!
As a mother and a teacher I feel that our children should learn the process of how food makes it to the table by creating a connection with our Earth, and as they gain that beautiful positive energy their little minds will have a better understanding of how things/ people work together.
I’m sure you’re all aware that children ask a lot of questions. I mean a LOT of questions….
• Why is the sky blue?
• Why do cats purr?
• Why are planets round?
• Where did the dinosaurs go?
• Why are there so many languages in the world?
• … and the rest….
Kids are resilient creatures. However, their growing immune systems are much more susceptible to the harmful health consequences of poor air quality. Allergens, illnesses and respiratory conditions can cause serious health issues in kids— even more so than adults. Do you know what factors influence the air quality right inside your own home? More importantly, do you know how to improve those factors to keep your kids safe and healthy?
It’s that time of the year …….HALLOWEEN. Ghosts, monsters, ghouls, oh my! Tis an occasion or trigger for the scare factor and any inherent fears or phobias that you or loved one may experience often-times. Tends to flair up around now so I thought I would share some nostalgic tidbits and relevant findings.
… This type of learner thinks more in pictures than in words and has a very good ability to comprehend multi-dimensional images and shapes. They are very good at remembering images and faces. …
Most of our thoughts are shaped in words, but it hasn’t always been like that. Even the concept of “question and answer” is something we are not born with, and really this is the first thing about communication we learn. At the age of about 2 months children discover their ability to vocalize and search for social interaction. At that point the main interlocutor, usually the mother, teaches her baby the principles of a dialog – and it is then when a child finds out that communication is based on a back and forth “tit for tat”…
Songs are fun and educational. I have worked with almost every age group and singing songs is always a quick way to captivate them and grab their attention. In our Pre-K class we put everything into songs; The days of the week, Months of the year, The planets, the sounds of each letter, and The Continents. We even sing songs for every holiday to keep things exciting and festive!
