Did you know that the bones in children’s hands are still developing before the age of seven? An x-ray of a three-year-old’s hand compared to a seven-year-old reveals a startling difference. (Source) For many young children, this means that the process of writing can be uncomfortable and even painful as they haven’t yet developed enough …
Article by Esther Evans and Meghan Caissie There has never been a better time to use the outdoors for learning! Connecting with nature and being creative are both proven ways to improve children’s wellbeing. (Source) As seasoned forest school teachers, we know that children are eager learners in any environment and any weather, which is …
Being able to count one more and one less is a key concept in children’s mathematical development. In my twenty-year teaching career, I have seen the importance of young children first grasping how to count by rote in sequence before then moving on to learning one more or one less. (Source) It can sometimes take …