Building Little Hands, Big Ideas: Creative Play for Pre-Writing Success
The journey to writing begins well before a child ever grasps a pencil. For toddlers aged 12-30 months, the focus…
The Montessori Advantage: Building the Perfect Grip, One Activity at a Time
Maria Montessori, a visionary educator, recognized the importance of fostering fine motor skills long before formal writing instruction begins. Her…
Pre-Writing Powerhouse: Activities to Prepare Little Hands for Writing Success
The early years are a crucial time for development, and preparing your child for writing success starts well before they…
Is My Child Ready to Write? Exploring Pre-Writing Skills
Many parents wonder when their child is ready to embark on the writing journey. While the urge to hand them…
Building Strong Writers: A Peek Inside the Early Childhood Classroom
Welcome back, Happy Ladybird families! We’re excited to continue our series on exploring key areas of focus in early childhood…
Jayden’s Journey: Unveiling Strengths and Shaping Growth Through Personalized Assessment
Jayden, a bright young learner, recently embarked on an engaging educational journey at Happy Ladybird. Guided by a personalized assessment,…
Decoding the Magic: Introducing Diphthongs to Young Readers
Your child is on a wonderful reading journey! They’ve mastered the basics, recognizing individual sounds, blending them into CVC words,…
Cultivating Confidence: Why Patience is the Cornerstone of Literacy Development
As early childhood educators, we understand the critical role we play in fostering a love for reading in our young…
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…