A guide to Montessori toys: What are they and are they worth buying? February 28, 2024LearningTimeID Admin ‘Montessori’ is a buzzword that is often used when talking about early childhood education and toys, but what does it actually mean?
What skills are considered NOT normal to see in your 3 year old? December 24, 2021LearningTimeID Admin There are a lot of things 3 years olds know how to do but there are also a lot of things they are simply not ready to learn. So, don’t...
The question that every parent should STOP asking their child December 23, 2021LearningTimeID Admin Think back to your childhood. How many times have you been asked “what do you want to be when you grow up?” All of us at Learning Time agree that...
A guide to playing music for your baby during pregnancy August 02, 2021LearningTimeID Admin Parents often play lullabies or classical music to babies in the womb but why? Does it actually make your baby smarter? What kind of music should you play? When should...
Identifying your child's learning style and ways to optimize learning July 21, 2021LearningTimeID Admin There are a few widely recognized learning styles, and your child could potentially prefer one learning style over the others. This article will guide you in identifying your child’s learning...
Understanding different learning styles July 21, 2021LearningTimeID Admin Everyone learns differently and has different needs when it comes to learning. The three dominant learning styles are usually defined as visual, kinesthetic or aural. Most learners have a preference...
How do I know if my baby is happy? July 09, 2021LearningTimeID Admin Happiness in babies is quite different from happiness in adults. Babies don’t have a concept of ‘happiness’ just yet, so experts often use other cues and behaviors to see if...
One simple way to incorporate active learning into any play time July 08, 2021LearningTimeID Admin You’ve heard of ‘learning-through-play’, but do you know how children actual learn as they play? Sure, if they play with a puzzle, they will learn some problem-solving skills. If they...
Is it time to start worrying if your child hasn't started talking? July 08, 2021LearningTimeID Admin As parents, we know that even though websites tell us that it’s normal that some children are ‘late-talkers’, we still worry if our child isn’t talking at this age. As...
5 things that your 1 year old is NOT ready to learn July 07, 2021LearningTimeID Admin Parents often get too excited about their child turning 1. They expect their child to go from crawling and babbling to running and talking. While children do develop at a...
Why the ‘Marshmallow Test’ is one of the most fascinating studies on children June 25, 2021LearningTimeID Admin If for some reason you’ve attended a child psychology lecture before, you’ll definitely have heard of the marshmallow test. Originally designed by Stanford University professor Walter Mischel in 1972, the...
Positive self-talk really works and here’s how you can try it right now June 25, 2021LearningTimeID Admin Positive affirmations can sound really silly when you first start doing them. Just imagine an adult sitting in her office or at home repeating things like “I am strong”, “I...
