Did you know that there are six stages of play during early childhood that takes place at different ages of...
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Types of free play activities
Set up stations with different activities each day for children to choose from during free play time.Children also need enough...
What is Free Play and what are its benefits for children.
Free play is when a child is given the opportunity to use the skills they have learnt (age-appropriate developmental milestones...
A need for ECD sector changes in 2021
As advocates for children, Cotlands demands reform in the ECD sector and government’s commitment to invest in children’s early education....
Why is play so important?
Play is very important for a child’s development. It is an integral part of a child’s ‘early years’ which lays...
When friends support each other, it helps to listen.
A story of hope and friendship Lindiwe* lives in Sheba, close to a railroad siding located in the Ehlanzeni District...
Why nursery rhymes are so important for children’s holistic development
Nursery rhymes play an important role in early childhood education and early childhood development. Children expand their vocabulary and learn...
Nurturing creativity in children
Creativity is the ability to use your imagination, to create something original, to work out new ways of doing things....