Supporting Your Child’s Mental Health: A Proactive Approach at Playhouse Academy
Supporting Your Child’s Mental Health: A Proactive Approach at Playhouse Academy At Playhouse Academy, we understand that a child’s mental health is a crucial foundation for their happiness, friendships, learning, and future success. We believe that emotional well-being is not just the absence of problems; it is the presence of resilience, confidence, and a strong […]
The Foundational Importance of Early Childhood Education: Why Starting School Matters for Young Children
The Foundational Importance of Early Childhood Education: Why Starting School Matters for Young Children In our bustling modern world, the loving care provided by grandparents, nannies, or other family members creates a safe and comfortable haven for young children. However, while these loving settings are filled with warmth, they can limit a child’s exposure to […]
Why Starting School Matters for Young Children
In today’s busy world, many young children are lovingly cared for by caregivers other than parents. This keeps children safe and comfortable at home. However, this can also mean they have fewer opportunities. They may not develop social, emotional, and communication skills. This is especially true when interacting with kids their own age. While caregivers […]
Why Group Belonging Matters in Early Childhood
Children flourish when they feel they belong—this nurtures their confidence, friendships, and motivation to learn. Benefits of Belonging Boosts confidence & identity – A sense of belonging helps children feel capable and valued (Easterbrook & Vignoles, 2013). Develops cooperation & respect – Group play encourages sharing and working together (Leggett & Ford, 2015) Enhances communication […]
Understanding Children’s Intelligence: Different Ways of Learning
Every child is unique—and so is the way they learn. Researchers have long studied intelligence to better understand children’s strengths, and two important theories offer helpful insights: Howard Gardner’s Multiple Intelligences and Raymond Cattell’s Fluid and Crystallized Intelligence. Gardner’s Multiple Intelligences Howard Gardner (2011) suggests that intelligence is not just about IQ tests. Instead, children […]
Why Parental Engagement Matters in Early Childhood
At Playhouse Academy, we believe that parents are a child’s first and most important teachers. The involvement of parents in a child’s education is not only about supporting school activities, but also about nurturing their emotional, social, physical, and cognitive development. Why Is Parental Engagement So Important? Stronger Learning Outcomes Research from Harvard University’s Center […]
Supporting Children’s Mental Health
At Playhouse Academy, we recognise that the mental health of children and young people is a growing concern worldwide. Research shows that emotional well-being impacts not only children’s happiness but also their friendships, learning, and future health. When mental health challenges are not addressed early, they can carry on into adulthood (Taylor et al., 2019). […]
Why “Bubble-Wrapping” Kids Can Be Harmful for Young Children
At Playhouse Academy, we want every child to grow up safe, confident, and resilient. While it is natural for parents and teachers to want to protect young children, research shows that overprotection—or “bubble-wrapping” kids—can actually harm their development. What Does “Bubble-Wrapping” Mean? “Bubble-wrapping” refers to being overly protective, where children are shielded from all risks, […]