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Science and early childhood: why the first five years are so important

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Mar 2

Core Concepts in Child Development

Science and early childhood: why the first five years are so important

Welcome to March! So far this year we have explored two core concepts of early childhood development: 'You are Your Child’s First and...

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Imaginative play helps children express and explore ideas

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Feb 11

Core Concepts in Child Development

Imaginative play helps children express and explore ideas

In Discovery Community*, simple materials such as fabric help to promote imaginative thinking in children. One day, a scarf landed on the...

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Feb 1

Core Concepts in Child Development

Play is the work of children!

Something crucial to healthy childhood development is too often overlooked in our busy scheduled lives today. This something isn’t...

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Your child's first and most important teacher is ... YOU!

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Jan 7

Core Concepts in Child Development

Your child's first and most important teacher is ... YOU!

Maybe you’re looking down at your first newborn in your arms or maybe you’re sending your third child off to kindergarten. In either case...

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Oct 14, 2021

Physical Literacy

Four great benefits of outdoor play

Outdoor activities are essential for children's development, but children are spending less time outdoors mostly due to a focus on...

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Learning through play: 6 things to do with your child

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Sep 13, 2021

Parent-Child Activities

Learning through play: 6 things to do with your child

From the Head Start team Children are naturally curious and eager to learn about the world around them. Through play, they have the...

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Sep 5, 2021

Parent-Child Activities

Let's Play: The Sound Game

You can help your child build their working memory, language skills, and self-control with this fun game! How to Play: Find a few objects...

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Norwood Child and Family Resource Centre Blog

Science and early childhood: why the first five years are so important

Imaginative play helps children express and explore ideas

Play is the work of children!

Your child's first and most important teacher is ... YOU!

Four great benefits of outdoor play

Learning through play: 6 things to do with your child

Let's Play: The Sound Game

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