Important Virtues that Your Child Should Learn

Children are naturally curious and are quick learners. Children usually speak the truth, and the family around them embeds the values. It is essential for little ones to have important virtues which include:

• Age 6-10

By age 6, the child starts to differentiate between right and wrong. When you talk about honesty and patience, explain to them why they are essential. The child will automatically begin to distinguish between dishonesty, cheating and why he/she thinks they are wrong.  

Generally, children learn by observing their parents and ensure you are the right role model for them to teach. You can start with small habits like following traffic rules, dining table habits, correcting sleeping patterns and more.

• Teach empathy

Empathy is a great virtue which should be taught at an early age so they can understand their and other's feelings. When empathy works, they are more likely to make the right choice.

• Use scenarios and circumstances

Please don't wait for the right opportunity, and create scenarios for little ones to teach them lessons. For example, ask them what he would do if he found his friend stealing from someone's school bag? What would he do if he saw someone bullying another child?

Children might be creative in their answers, but listen to them first and provide constructive feedback on what is right and what is wrong.

• 11 – 14 years

As the children grow,  they all should develop a sense of integrity, which means to apply virtues they have learned in their real life. In the early teenage years, children are faced with peer pressure and other social dilemmas, which comes with their social group. You will have to teach them to make their own decisions with integrity and by understanding the consequences of their choices.

At Childventures Early Learning Academy, we partner with families in the development of children to their fullest potential and instill in young minds the importance of moral values, character formation and respect for others.

Our early learning programs and curriculum model help your child develop into a successful learner and a human being.

For more information visit www.childventures.ca or call us at 905-332-7539.

Is your child ready for Kindergarten?

Starting kindergarten is a very special day for both children and parents. It is another step in the learning and growth of a child. Making sure your child is ready to attend Kindergarten is essential to ensure they get the most out of the experience.

Academic Development

The learning process in a child may start well before he/she attends kindergarten. Help your child learn basic reading, writing and math skills to prepare them for the lessons they will begin to learn while in kindergarten.

Social and Physical Skills

Help your child develop the necessary social and physical motor skills to be successful in kindergarten. Teaching your child how to conduct themselves in a social environment will help them thrive in settings with other students.

Childventures Junior & Senior Kindergarten Learning Program in Canada provides the best educational experience for your child.

Our strong and proven curriculum prepares your child for a successful transition to grade school. Along with our blended and specialized programs, we provide a mix of extracurricular activities to keep your child energized and active throughout the day. Nutritious breakfast, lunch, and snacks are provided in all our centres which eliminate at home preparations for your child’s nutritional needs for the day.

For more detailed information about our programs and to enroll your child visit www.childventures.ca or call at- 905-332-7539.

How Screen Time Affects Your Child’s Brain?

Smartphone usage has been increasing year after year and has made humans inseparable with mobile devices, televisions, and digital screens. Children these days have access to a variety of devices.

The real question is, can technology from a young age help the children to expand their learning boundaries through educational applications and learning tutorials? There is a thin line between entertainment and over-consumption of the content. Parents have always been concerned regarding the screen time of their children, who are glued to the smartphones and they get angry when restricted on smartphone usage. A study shows that an average American child is spending an average of 7 hours a day in front of electronic screens. The statistics are surprising and calls for immediate action to restrict long hours on screens.

Dopamine is a chemical found in the human brain which controls our emotional responses. Smartphones provide instant dopamine release and a sense of gratification that make screen addiction a tough one to break.  This addiction comes with consequences like mood swings, an underdeveloped brain, anger, and short temper. If you as a parent are thinking to buy a digital device for your kids to provide an educational glimpse of the future, you need to decide the routine and set definite boundaries on the usage.

The human the brain develops until the age of 25 and being continuously glued to a smartphone or a screen can hinder natural growth. The critical period from birth to adulthood requires a lot of physical and psychological activities which helps us to shape our perception, logic, creativity, and thinking.

The best tip to balance natural brain growth while exploring educational content within technology, requires setting up clear boundaries and expectations. There are many applications on which you can set a screen or application timer which will close the app automatically after a certain amount of usage. If your child still wants to learn, socialize with other people and be part of a community, there is nothing better than a day-care centre which will help them naturally grow and make new friends.

Childventures early childhood education programs foster healthy development and encourage a love of learning. We use a diverse and comprehensive curriculum that takes the best of three world-renowned teaching methods - High Scope®, Core Knowledge® and the Montessori Method.

To learn more and to enrol your child visit www.childventures.ca or call 905.332.7539

5 Trending Digital Tools to Enhance Teaching

These trending tools are a great way to enhance learning experience, skills and make learning process easy and interactive for the new generation kids.

So get the most from the new technology and trends listed below:

1.     Interactive Websites:

There are many engaging websites for early learners that reinforce key academic concepts.

These self-directed sites require little or no teacher assistance and will keep children actively engaged both at school and at home.

2.     Enriching Apps

The word is migrating to mobile devices and apps for every need.

In many schools, teachers bring iPad to school to teach with fun and create enthusiasm for learning. Many apps are now available to enhance learning depending on age, subject, and grade level.

3.     Educational Video Sites

Teachers no longer need to search their school library for DVD collections. Educational videos are available with the click of a button.

TeacherTube, a media site similar to YouTube, enables teachers to share instructional materials such as videos, audio recordings, and photographs.

SafeShare.TV is a student-friendly filter that removes the offensive elements sometimes surrounding YouTube clips.

4.     Interactive Whiteboards

Electronic touch boards such as the Promethean board and SMART board allow teachers and students to manipulate items on a large screen using electronic pens, bringing a new level of interactivity to classroom instruction.

5.     E-books

E-books are in trend. No need to go to library or store. You can download your favorite book anywhere anytime.

Teachers can take advantage of the many sites featuring popular kids’ books online such as Disney Digital Books, TumbleBooks etc.

Childventures early childhood education programs foster healthy development and encourage a love of learning through a unique blended curriculum model.

If you would like to find out more about Childventures early childhood education programs, please visit www.childventures.ca or call us at (905) 332-7539.

What Amenities a Modern Childcare Centre Should Provide

A childcare should be committed to offering a warm, safe and comfortable environment to your child. Take a look at some of the modern and advanced amenities that you need to look for in an early learning centre from facility, faculty, and safety to security.

Amenities That Modern Childcare Centre Should Have

1. Biometric hand/fingerprint scanners: Only approved adults can enter the building. Many parents appreciate this added security feature offers assurance that their child is safe and secure.
2. Cleanliness:  A healthy and hygienic environment is the catalyst to your child’s growth both mental as well as physical. Ensure that there is focus on cleanliness and hygiene. 
3. Spacious: Children love spacious places where they can move and roam freely. Make sure the facility is spacious enough for freedom to move from one room to another.
4. Natural Light and Ventilation: A healthy environment is a must for our mental and physical development. A facility that has proper natural light and ventilation provides a healthy place to grow.
5. Sleep Rooms: Facilities having a separate sleep room for infants is ideal as they understand the need for individualized daily schedules. For children, proper rest makes them energized.
6. Indoor and Outdoor Playgrounds: Learning through play is the effective way of educating. A learning facility should have both indoor and outdoor playgrounds to allow for physical activity.
7. Playgrounds: All of our locations have 2 separate playgrounds. One for infants and toddlers and one for preschool and kindergarten children. Our indoor play areas meet all safety standards. 
8. Specialty Rooms: We have special spaces that enable children to pursue artistic interests. They include music, art, drama, computer/library rooms and a gym.

Visit Childventures online at http://childventures.ca and experience our top level amenities for your child.