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Alice Smith School Tiny Explorers Programme: A Haven for Early Years Education Alice Smith School Tiny Explorers Programme: A Haven for Early Years Education

The formative years of a child, particularly from birth to five years old, are undeniably crucial in shaping their development. During this period, children acquire fundamental skills that lay the foundation for their future growth and learning. However, the decision-making process for selecting suitable activities that encourage creativity and growth for children aged one to..

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Why Toddlers Need Physical Activity to Develop Their Motor Skills and Stay Healthy? Why Toddlers Need Physical Activity to Develop Their Motor Skills and Stay Healthy?

Toddlers are bundles of energy and it is essential to channel this energy in the right direction. Regular physical activity not only helps toddlers develop their motor skills but also has an overall positive impact on their health and wellbeing. In this blog, we will take a closer look at why physical activity is so important for toddlers, how structured physical activity can..

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Social and Emotional Development in the First Five Years Social and Emotional Development in the First Five Years

In the first five years, a child’s brain develops rapidly from a quarter size of an adult brain at birth to around 80% of an adult brain by the age of 3, and then almost 90% of an adult brain by the age of 5. Brain connections start to develop from birth through their experience and interactions and by using their senses to learn about the world around them.

Despite the fact..

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