Activities at home: Hide and seek August 13, 2021LearningTimeID Admin At this age, your child is likely creeping and crawling all over the place. They are also likely using sounds and gestures when they babble and ‘communicate’. This game lets...
How do I know if my baby is happy? July 09, 2021LearningTimeID Admin Happiness in babies is quite different from happiness in adults. Babies don’t have a concept of ‘happiness’ just yet, so experts often use other cues and behaviors to see if...
Baby sign language can boost all areas of development June 03, 2021LearningTimeID Admin Baby sign has been around since the early 2000s but it hasn’t gained the traction that it deserves. Similar to bilingualism, there seems to be a constant debate around whether...
Your child’s nutrition: breastfeeding, weaning, and timing June 02, 2021LearningTimeID Admin Nutrition is one of the three factors that have the largest impact on early brain development, with the other two being toxins and environment. Many parents struggle with knowing when...
The difference between how native English and Chinese speakers teach their babies language June 02, 2021LearningTimeID Admin Many of you reading this may be bilingual (or multilingual) but most, if not all of you likely prefer one language over the other. This preference is automatically passed on...
How our educational kits go from concept to reality June 02, 2021LearningTimeID Admin There are so many toys on the market and it can be overwhelming for parents to choose which ones they should get. Some toys follow a learning philosophy such as...
Open-ended play and directed play. Which one to choose? May 31, 2021LearningTimeID Admin Simply put, open-ended play generally does not have a final goal. For example, when your child plays with building blocks, they can build anything - there is no ‘right answer’....
Why your baby loves to throw everything onto the floor May 31, 2021LearningTimeID Admin It seems puzzling but in fact, it’s rather simple. Step into your baby’s shoes - what happens when they throw something onto the floor? 1. They throw the object. 2....
The best educational toys that are not toys May 28, 2021LearningTimeID Admin It’s a common misconception that parents must buy baby toys that light up, make sounds, and play music. While having one or two of these toys can be interesting for...
Boys who play with dolls and girls who play with trucks May 28, 2021LearningTimeID Admin Some people think gendered play is a thing of the past, but it’s still alive and well today. We often see boys who are obsessed with cars and trucks, while...
Montessori, Waldorf, Piaget, Vygotsky - what do these names actually mean? May 28, 2021LearningTimeID Admin If you have a child, chances are, you’ve heard of some of these names. These people were trailblazers in early childhood development and education, and many of their ideas live...
Your baby learns to fear heights when they begin to move and crawl May 28, 2021LearningTimeID Admin Fun fact: all babies are born NOT scared of heights! That may seem odd given that many adults are scared of heights. When you think about it, it makes perfect...