by Shanna Parry | Nov 23, 2020 | Teaching and Learning
Auditory memory involves being able to hear and process key information that is presented verbally. Put simply, we need to store it in our mind and then recall it when required. It involves many skills including those of attending and listening, as well as...
by Shanna Parry | Nov 23, 2020 | Teaching and Learning
The skills of logic and reasoning include an ability to think through problems and apply strategies to solve challenges. These essential skills are part of a child’s early development. In fact they are an important foundation that will later develop competence and...
by Shanna Parry | Nov 23, 2020 | Teaching and Learning
Sitting still isn’t exactly easy and a natural choice for many children. Even just a few minutes can be a challenge. But in school, kindergarten or organised programs they are expected to do it for much longer periods of time. Fidgeting, squirming, getting up and...
by Shanna Parry | Nov 23, 2020 | Teaching and Learning
Visual memory is the ability of children to remember what something looks like. When children have difficulties, we most often think about this as a short-term memory issue that can keep children from taking what they see and transferring it to long-term memory. This...
by Shanna Parry | Nov 23, 2020 | Teaching and Learning
Spatial awareness allows us to be aware of the things in our immediate environment as well as our position relative to them. Small children need to earn how to navigate their surroundings. This is even more important for children with visual impairments, but it is...
by Shanna Parry | Nov 23, 2020 | Teaching and Learning
Problems with working memory can be a challenge for children. We all need to have the ability to keep in mind the information we need to complete tasks. When limits are reached we observe tasks going off track, instructions not being followed perfectly and...
by Shanna Parry | Nov 23, 2020 | Teaching and Learning
Some children seem to have innate organisational skills, but let’s face it, most don’t. These are skills that are rarely learnt by accident and require support, modelling and direct instruction. Not only is it very practical to teach these skills to...
by Shanna Parry | Nov 23, 2020 | Teaching and Learning
Children first begin thinking in very concrete ways but as they grow and develop they move on to more abstract ways of thinking. Children will develop abstract thinking earlier in the learning process if we give them the space, support and encouragement to think...
by Shanna Parry | Nov 21, 2020 | Teaching and Learning
Classifying and sorting involves identifying objects that are the same, or similar, and grouping them together. For example, different foods can be grouped based on their type, colours, taste and textures. It is an important life skill for small...
by Greg Parry | Oct 9, 2020 | Teaching and Learning
“There is certainly a recent obsession in schools about Science, Maths and Technology but shouldn’t we connect the Arts?” Greg Parry, CEO Connect the Arts! It is important to see the benefit of the Arts and more importantly the synergy that occurs...
by Greg Parry | Sep 27, 2020 | Teaching and Learning
Part 7 of GSE’s “What We Believe” Series: Helping Children Learn Faster and Retain More Achieving the very best outcomes in Education is all about team work. Parents play an essential role in the development of a child’s character, confidence,...
by Duncan Douglas | Jun 9, 2020 | Teaching and Learning
The Finnish education system has enjoyed a lot of ‘buzz’ … and for good reason too. It routinely outperforms the UK, USA and Australia in Maths, Reading and Science and continually ranks highly on the PISA (Program for International Student Assessment). People may...
by Greg Parry | Feb 17, 2020 | Teaching and Learning
High quality play is spontaneous The value and principles of high quality play can be and have been widely debated. Rather than viewing play as a way of using excess energy it can also be viewed as rewarding, motivating and challenging while being used to meet the...
by Greg Parry | Feb 17, 2020 | Teaching and Learning
Active Learning Why is ‘Active learning’ important as opposed to the isolation or memorisation of facts and figures? In short active learning requires children to be involved and engaged in with an activity. It requires children to be doing something that develops...
by Greg Parry | Feb 17, 2020 | Teaching and Learning
Play Based Learning The use of play by children of all ages is not questioned and is accepted as being a natural part of childhood. Quite often ‘Play’, is referred to as something that all children take part in and is part of everyday life. From an adult’s...
by Greg Parry | Dec 18, 2019 | Teaching and Learning
Role Play Accelerates Learning Role play accelerates learning when we understand the power of play. Small children learn most of what they know from watching influential adults and other people around them. They then use role play to practise, test and model these...
by Greg Parry | Dec 18, 2019 | Teaching and Learning
Characteristics of the worlds great innovators are within your reach. Educators can foster and develop these traits. Could your children join this list of innovators? Do you understand the characteristics and skills of the worlds great innovators? Here are some of the...
by Greg Parry | Nov 27, 2019 | Teaching and Learning
Current Research Although there are a range of reasons why you might choose a half- or full-day kindergarten program, we think it is important to look at current research. Data shows that full-day kindergarten programs can help children make significant academic...
by Greg Parry | Nov 27, 2019 | Teaching and Learning
Do you understand the power of Brain Based Learning – Improving Executive Function in Kindergarten Children It would seem a strange statement to say that “Brain Based Learning” is an important strategy to employ when teaching children. How else do...
by Greg Parry | Jul 31, 2019 | Teaching and Learning
Helping children learn faster and retain more is every teacher and parent’s goal. Achieving the very best outcomes in Education is all about team work. Parents play an essential role in the development of a child’s character, confidence, motivation and they help...
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