The Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi Education Approach
There were many pioneers of Early Years education. We will be sharing the stories of a number of influential figures in our next few newsletters. Today we are…
The Donald Winnicott Approach
There were many pioneers of Early Years education and today we are looking at Donald Winnicott. Who Was He? Donald Winnicott was an English psychoanalyst and paediatrician who…
The Magda Gerber Education Approach
There were many pioneers of Early Years education. We have been sharing the stories of a number of influential figures and today we are looking at Magda Gerber….
The Erik Erikson Education Approach
There were many pioneers of Early Years education. We will be sharing the stories of a number of influential figures in our next few newsletters. Today we are…
The Lev Vygotsky Education Approach
There were many pioneers of Early Years education and today we are looking at Lev Vygotsky. Who Was He? Lev Vygotsky was a Soviet psychologist who was best…
The Difference Between a Nanny and a Childminder
Where some may believe the role is one of the same, there are differences as shown below. A Nanny is someone who is paid to come into your…
Ways to Promote Positive Behaviour
It can be hard to get the balance just right when promoting positive behaviour in children. Here is our guide: Consider the children’s immediate environment.Whether at home or…
How to Manage Unacceptable Behaviour
Knowing how to deal with children’s behaviour is a real minefield and each situation requires a different approach. Here are our top tips on how to manage those…
A Playful Approach
A playful approach to teaching young children is almost always guaranteed to capture their attention. Children naturally sit up and take notice when something looks fun! However, once…
Parenting Styles and Practices
Four of the most commonly-known parenting styles are labeled as authoritarian, authoritative, permissive, and uninvolved. How children are affected by each of these different parenting styles, either positively…
