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Nothing beats a good family sing-along and these days the choice of music is so varied that there’s plenty to keep kids (and mum and dad!) entertained and having fun. And as parents know only too well, a good selection of music is essential for long car journeys.
Paul Adshead is an author and illustrator who weaves magical tales (with an environmental conservation message) about wildlife and adventure in his intricately illustrated books.
Christmas in Australia is unique – the flipside of traditional celebrations and traditions in the Northern Hemisphere. Sure, there’s the Christmas carols we know and love as well as turkey, Christmas pudding and all the trimmings but the weather and relaxed atmosphere of an Aussie family Christmas needs some music all of its own.
Learning another language is a great way to expand your child’s world and with French you’ll add a dash of sophistication to your little ones’ vocabularies, as well as introducing them to the culture of France (Who doesn’t love chocolat or croissant!). And a recent US study of bilingual children who learned French and English found that being bilingual could give them a cognitive edge.
Introducing children to dances from around the world is a wonderful way to teach them about cultural diversity and encourages creativity. It’s never too early to start either – there are plenty of resources to allow you to bring the world to your child, whether it is at home or in the classroom.
As parents we know that having kids isn’t all fun and games. There are many times our little ones need quiet time, calming down and help to manage emotions. In fact, emotional intelligence programs, which are increasingly part of curriculum at schools, promote and teach guided breathing activities for children.
The toddler years can be challenging but children aged 1-3 years are also a lot of fun. Toddlers love music and imaginative play and we have plenty of resources at Educational Esteem for you and your little ones to have fun and help them develop their sense of selves and the world around them! Read more
It may just seem like all fun and games but there are also very important physical and cognitive benefits to play and structured activities. These types of activities are particularly good for children with special needs and also for group fun at daycare centres and preschools. Educational Esteem has an extensive range of great resources from Kimbo Educational – a family-run company that specialises in music and movement. Read more
It is widely acknowledged that music is an important part of a balanced education for children and can help improve numeracy and literacy. The simple and fun act of singing with your child will build language and early literacy skills
Also, the ability to feel, express and keep a steady beat (a consistent, repetitive pulse) is an important prerequisite for language development as it affects speech flow, attention span, motor skills and reading comprehension. There’s no better way to learn about a steady beat than through rhyme or song. Read more
Food is an essential part of life and also a way to teach children about health and improve literacy. There are the names and colours of fruit and vegetables and finding out where the food comes from, as well as providing a great topic for imaginative play. Research consistently links between child nutrition and the ability of children to realise their full potential so education about food is vital.
Food can equal fun too! Read more
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