From Play to Big School: Fun Play Activities That Build School Readiness Skills
As children approach the age of starting school, educators at Affinity Education run centres focus on preparing them for this significant transition. One of the most effective and enjoyable ways to build school readiness is through play. Play-based learning engages children in activities that foster cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development, ensuring they are well-prepared for the demands of a formal education setting. Read on as we delve into the benefits of play-based learning and share some fun play ideas that build school readiness skills.
Essential Development Milestones Before Starting Big School
Starting primary school is a significant milestone for children and their families. To ensure a smooth transition, it’s essential to focus on four critical development milestones during early childhood: emotional confidence, social connectivity, foundational learning, and physical health and wellbeing. This blog post explores the importance of early learning in the first five years and how a quality early learning curriculum helps children achieve these developmental milestones, all the while preparing children for success in school and beyond.
Healthy Eaters through Food Exploration
Food exploration in a positive environment shows a reduced risk of children becoming picky eaters.
Research shows that introducing new foods to your child within the first two years and before age four is crucial in nurturing a love of healthy and diverse food and eating habits.
Tummy Time
Tummy Time is an essential activity for a baby’s development and is a regularly encouraging exercise for our centres 0-1 children in our Nursery rooms.