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Bridging Traditions: Insights on Foundational Learning from Accra to Lagos
Greetings, fellow educators, parents, and lifelong learners. I’ve recently returned from a captivating visit to Accra, Ghana, and the experience…
Fine-Tuning Phonemic Awareness for Early Readers in Nigeria
Continuing our exploration of early literacy development, we turn our focus from the initial sounds of words to their final…
Advancing Reading Skills with Jolly Phonics: The Happy Ladybird Approach
Welcome back to our literacy series at Happy Ladybird. Building on our previous discussion about the foundations of reading through…
Mastering Blending with Happy Ladybird: A Phonics-Focused Approach to Reading
At Happy Ladybird, we are passionate about guiding children through the exhilarating journey of learning to read. In our previous…
Beyond Sounds: The Happy Ladybird Guide to Introducing Blending in Reading
It’s a familiar milestone in the journey of early literacy: a child masters the individual sounds of letters, their faces…
The Happy Ladybird Way: Boosting Sound Retention Through Play
Learning to read is like assembling a puzzle; each piece must fit perfectly for the full picture to emerge. At…
The Different Stages of Development: A Guide for Parents
As a parent, it’s important to understand the different stages of development that your child will go through. This will…
Piaget’s Theory of Childhood Development: A Fun Guide for Parents
Jean Piaget was a Swiss psychologist who developed a famous theory of cognitive development. His theory describes how children’s thinking…
Early Years Education: The Foundation for Learning
The early years of a child’s life are a critical time for learning and development. During this time, children’s brains…
The Symphony of Sounds: Teaching Children the Essence of Alphabets
In the heart of every language lies the rhythmic dance of alphabets and their sounds. When introducing children to the…