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Education

Our Education section is divided into four areas:

  1. Fundamentals of Play
  2. Educational Articles
  3. Nursery Rhymes
  4. Glossary

Fundamentals of Play

Here at itz4kidz we believe that children learn by engaging in meaningful experiences. Experiences that are meaningful to their life, ability, culture, age and which they find interesting.

Children learn through play. Play is the vehicle that carries children's development further.

As an early childhood/primary teacher (of more years than I care to mention) , I cannot emphasise enough, the importance of play. Children will learn far more, far quicker and with far more enjoyment, in a structured play environment, than by trying to 'teach' them letters, and reading and maths in a formal setting. Inappropriate formal teaching, too early, may cause frustration in children, and subsequently lower their self image and 'turn them off' learning. Often this frustration, when children can't complete tasks which in reality are not appropriate to their level of development anyway, results in behavioural challenges and other ongoing problems. Children need to be children.

In this part of our educational website we provide information about the fundamentals of play; blocks, cooking, drawing, manipulative materials, modelling, music, outdoor play, painting, puppets, felt and magnetic boards, bubblemaking, puzzles, sand, social/role play, water play, woodwork, collage and box construction.

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Be sure to checkout itz4kidz great range of kids educational toys... heres some examples:


kids educational 
activities

 
kids puzzles

 
kids outdoor toys

 
kids cooking toys

 


kids musical toys

 
kids sandpit toys

Educational Articles

In this section we have published a number of educational articles free for you to read. If you like what you read be sure to signup to our newsletter and have new articles delievered straight to your inbox every month.

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Nursery Rhymes

 

The educational value of nursery rhymes is also important.Nursery Rhymes play a role in vocal development, initiate an understanding of rhyme and rhythm, enhance the development of basic counting skills, create an understanding and appreciation of music as well as allow for physical development through dance and movement. 

"After becoming a new mum, having not been around little babies for many years, I was surprised at how rusty I had become at remembering the words and tunes of alot of old fashioned and much loved nursery rhymes. Luckily Nanna quickly reminded me of some old favourites which we have provided for you in alphabetical order for quick reference. Nursery Rhymes are an easy, special and enjoyable activity you can share with your baby for many years as they play, bathe and go to sleep.

It is amazing to me how much my kids respond to my nursery rhyme singing. As out of tune and muddled as I can get at times they still laugh and smile at me as I over characterise the songs and tell them little stories. They act as if i have made them up especially for them. Slowly they are beginning to interact with me copying the actions to the rhymes like the hand movements in open shut them. I can't wait until he can sing along with me too. If like me you are a little rusty in the nursery rhyme department put up copies of your favourites around the house in places where you are most likey to sing to your child - in the bedroom, by the bath tub or near their high chair. You will be amazed at how your child responds."

finger puppets are great toys to accompany nursery rhymes as they help bring the rhyme alive 

checkout itz4kidz range of puppets from $13.95

 

want to learn the words to your favourite nursery rhyme...

 Glossary

This link provides you with the meaning of an assortment of eduational words and terms used throughout the site.

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