As a teacher, it is important to keep a close eye on the little kids you’re in charge of. Indeed they need supervision to make sure that they don’t get hurt. It is also important, however, to give the children a space that they can call their own. Sometimes, it is okay to step back and let even very young children take charge.

Teaching children is a responsibility that we should take seriously. A child’s early education is a crucial step in showing them how important learning truly is. It is somewhat ironic then to consider that one of the best ways to learn is through play. At Play’n’Learn, we understand that a great way to get children thinking is by letting them play.

For many parents and children, riding a tricycle is a rite of passage. Most children are ready to start riding their first tricycle by the age of two to three years of age, eventually moving on to bicycles as they get older.

The amazing benefits of carpentry on a developing child far outweigh the potential for the challenges involved in introducing woodworking to your centre. For children aged 4 and older, carpentry can be taught and safely experimented with, just as in any other area of the classroom.

Walk into any Early Childhood Centre, or family play room and you're almost guaranteed to see building blocks. They may come in a variety of shapes, sizes and colours (and it's best they do!) but the important role they play in a child's development is universal.