Numeracy begins long before a child is asked to complete a page of calculations. It develops when he counts his toys, notices that one tower is taller than another, shares crackers with a friend, identifies the shape of a wheel or predicts which container will hold more water. In early childhood education, numeracy should be active, meaningful and connected to the child’s world. Many young boys are energetic, curious and eager to investigate how things work. Yet some become d

In early childhood settings, rest time is often scheduled but seldom prioritised. Many educators observe that young children struggle to relax, even during quiet time. The reality is that many have already absorbed the culture of busyness, constantly in motion, constantly stimulated, rarely still. Yet both Scripture and science affirm the need for rest. God Himself modelled it at creation. The body craves it. The mind depends on it. Rest is not a lapse in learning but a foun

“I planted the seed, Apollos watered it, but God has been making it grow.” — 1 Corinthians 3:6 (NIV) As I listened to today’s sermon, my...

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In early childhood education, we spend a lot of time observing and recording children’s behaviour . However, here’s the truth: those...

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