Preparing for Kindergarten: How Should Parents Motivate Their Children?
26 May 2020
If you have a child who is afraid to be in kindergarten and doesn’t seem to be motivated to make an effort, the first thing you want to do is explore whether there is some obstacle getting in his way. Learning issues, social challenges, attention or emotional problems can all cause kids to disengage academically. But not all kids who are afraid of kindergarten have a diagnosable problem. And there are a number of things parents can do to help motivate kids to try harder. Below are tips on how parents should motivate their children as a way to prepare […]
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Kindergarten Focus: The Importance of Educators as Role Models for Children
11 May 2020
A role model is a person who we respect and look to for guidance. We will select different people throughout our lives to fulfil this purpose for us. The first role models for children include the educators who care for and teach them when still in kindergarten. So, how does an educator affect a child’s life? Source of Inspiration Educators inspire children to learn new skills. For example, they first teach children the alphabet, then the words, and finally the children are able to read the entire book back to them. Reading is a difficult task for children to accomplish, […]
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Why Complete and Up to Date Immunisation is Needed Before Enrolling Your Kids in Kindergarten
23 April 2020
Immunisation is important since vaccine-preventable diseases, such as measles or mumps, can have serious health consequences for young children and others in the community. The child care and classroom environment, where children are in close proximity to each other, allows diseases to spread quickly between children who are not fully vaccinated. Other visitors such as parents and other family members, are also at risk if they are not vaccinated. You can help protect your child by ensuring his or her vaccinations are up-to-date. Immunisation Basics When enrolling your child into a child care service, community kindergarten or school, you need […]
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SunSmart Policy and Its Objectives for Kindergarten Students
08 April 2020
The SunSmart policy is a combination of sun protection measures for all outdoor activities from September to the end of April and whenever ultraviolet radiation (UV) levels reach three and above, the level that can damage skin and eyes. A balance of ultraviolet radiation (UV) exposure is important for health. Too much of the sun’s UV can cause sunburn, skin and eye damage and skin cancer. Sun exposure in the first 10 years of life is a major factor in determining future skin cancer risk. Below is an overview of the SunSmart policy and its objectives for kindergarten students. SunSmart […]
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The Importance of Promoting Good Oral Language and Communication Skills in Kindergarten
27 March 2020
Good oral language and communication skills are one of the primary things your child needs to learn in the early stages of his life. In order to express his needs and preferences, he has to develop a certain oral language and communication skill that would be comprehensible enough for his immediate environment to understand – including but not limited to his parents, guardians, and kindergarten instructors. This will enable your child to convey essential messages such as the need to go potty, or expression of hunger or pain. Below are some of the importance of good oral language and communication […]
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