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Montessori vs Playway vs Reggio Emilia: Which Fits Your Child Best?

You planned to start preschool in April. Then life happened. Maybe you moved to a new city. Maybe your child wasn’t ready earlier. Maybe you were still looking for the right preschool. Or perhaps you simply realised that your child is ready now. And suddenly you

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Janmashtami for Kids: Story, Meaning & Fun Activities to Celebrate with Children

“Who is Krishna?” “Why do we celebrate Janmashtami?” “Why is Krishna dressed like that?” If your child has ever asked questions like these, Janmashtami can be a wonderful opportunity to introduce them to Indian culture through stories, music, art and play. For preschoolers, festivals don’t need

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Teachers’ Day Special: Why Teachers Matter in a Child’s Early Years

“Teacher, look what I made!” “Teacher, can you help me?” “Teacher, I have something to tell you!” For a preschool child, a teacher can become much more than someone who teaches letters, numbers or rhymes. A teacher may be the person who listens to their first

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My Child Is Left-Handed: Should I Encourage Right-Hand Writing?

Your child picks up a crayon with the left hand. You gently move it to the right. A few minutes later, they switch it back. If this sounds familiar, you may have wondered: “Should I correct my child’s hand?” The short answer is: there is usually

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Ganesh Chaturthi for Kids: Importance, Celebrations & What Children Learn

“Ganpati Bappa Morya!” Festivals are more than decorations, sweets and celebrations for children. They are also opportunities to introduce little ones to stories, traditions, values and the world around them. Ganesh Chaturthi is one such festival that children naturally enjoy. From making a little Ganesha with

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Homework for Preschoolers: Making Learning Fun at Home

“Mommy, I don’t want to do homework!” If you have a preschooler at home, chances are you have heard this more than once. After a long day of school, play and activities, sitting down with a notebook may not always be your child’s favourite part of

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Nursery Rhymes for Kids: Fun Rhymes That Make Learning Easy

“Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star…” “Wheels on the Bus…” “Five Little Ducks…” Ask a preschooler to hear one of these rhymes, and you will probably see an instant smile. Nursery rhymes have been a part of childhood for generations. Parents sing them, grandparents remember them and children

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Child Safety: What Parents Should Look for in a Safe Preschool

When parents begin looking for a preschool, they naturally have many questions. Will my child learn? Will the teachers be caring? Will my child make friends? Will my child enjoy school? And perhaps the most important question: Will my child be safe? Choosing a preschool is

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GK Questions for Kids: Easy General Knowledge for Preschoolers

“Why is the sky blue?” “Where do fish live?” “Why do birds fly?” “Where does rain come from?” If your little one asks questions like these all day long, congratulations—you have a curious learner at home! For preschoolers, general knowledge isn’t about memorising hundreds of facts.

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How to Teach Tables to Kids: Fun Ways to Build Early Maths Skills

  “2 ones are 2, 2 twos are 4…” For many parents, multiplication tables are an important part of a child’s school journey. And naturally, parents want their children to become confident in maths. But when it comes to preschoolers, there is an important question to

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