Handwriting begins way before they start writing their alphabets and numbers. Handwriting begins way before you saw them hold the crayon. Handwriting began when they held your finger after birth.
Writing and pre writing activities
Holidays with a purpose.
Hey guys! So, it is officially the festive season and time to spend quality time with the children we have. As a teacher, I am fortunate to be able to spend time with my children for a couple of weeks every holiday. They still get to go visit their grandparents and aunties, but I truly... Continue Reading →
Understanding Montessori!
How much do you really know about the education system your child is in? how involved are you in their learning? It is clear that many parents do not know what happens in a Montessori classroom. This post is about the Montessori curriculum! We learn what it is, why it is different, why it is... Continue Reading →
TIME, ATTITUDE AND T.V
I find t.v to be very entertaining and educative for my children and I. it’s not as bad for children as many people would have you believe! For younger children (2 years and below) it must be on a rare occasion. However, for our ever-growing children in an ever-growing and changing world, it can be... Continue Reading →
Happy children are raised by happy parents!
As I transitioned to motherhood, I was told to forget about me and my happiness and ambitions for a while and focus on my children. I was told to get the children and raise them and my time will come. However, I slowly found myself miserable. I found myself boring and slowly resenting my husband... Continue Reading →
Holiday special!!!
Holidays are a recurring thing in our children’s calendar. It is time for the children to rest, play, socialize and spend time with family. Holidays are different for our children compared to how they were for us as children. We were shipped off to shags and played in our estates with our neighborhood/ farm friends.... Continue Reading →
Is playschool important?
Over the last few weeks, I have had friends and family members ask me why my 2-year-old son is joining playschool in January 2020. In my years of teaching, I have had the pleasure of teaching children between 2-5-year-old. My first class was actually for 2 to 3-year-old children and I love that age group.... Continue Reading →
Phonetic Reading for our children is fun and easy!
When my daughter turned 4 years old, I knew we had our work cut out for us as parents. I knew we had to support her in her academics. What I was not prepared for is how hard it is as a working mum. For the first time, I got to appreciate the parents who... Continue Reading →
For Growing Minds 