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How we prepare the child for the return to the nursery

When nurseries began to close due to the COVID-19 pandemic, both educators and parents believed that the decision would be a temporary one, but as the period of home education extended, the children had to adapt to a new one. routine and a different learning system. It was a long break, isolation from educators and […]

By |June 17th, 2020|BLOG, Resources for parents|Comments Off on How we prepare the child for the return to the nursery

How to help children relax and sleep in the nursery

Sleep plays an essential role in the development of the brain and the physical growth of children. In fact, sleep is the brain’s main activity during early development, but establishing a sleep routine at the nursery can be difficult. The environment and the conditions offered in the nursery, as well as a number of other […]

By |February 25th, 2020|BLOG, Resources for parents|Comments Off on How to help children relax and sleep in the nursery

How to stimulate the child’s curiosity at the nursery and at home

In early childhood, curiosity is a part of the child’s development process, having an essential role in social, cognitive and emotional evolution. Curiosity is what determines the desire to explore and learn from the baby’s first months. By stimulating his curiosity, you help him gain confidence, develop a boundless imagination and build a foundation for […]

By |January 16th, 2020|BLOG, Resources for parents|Comments Off on How to stimulate the child’s curiosity at the nursery and at home

Acorns Gala: 15 years of excellence in early education

Acorns Nursery marked 15 years since the inauguration of its first nursery, through a gala dedicated to performance in education and to the values that have contributed to the constant evolution of this entrepreneurial project launched in 2004: perseverance, enthusiasm, passion, gratitude. All these have guided Acorns’ steps towards this moment and have contributed to […]

By |October 21st, 2019|BLOG, Resources for parents|Comments Off on Acorns Gala: 15 years of excellence in early education

Why is early education important and how it influences IQ and EQ?

Should we send the child to nursery or not? While there is the belief that during the first three years, the child’s needs are limited to eating, hygiene and unconditional family affection, early education proves to be particularly important for intellectual development (IQ), emotional (EQ) and social development of children. Experts in early education and […]

By |July 9th, 2019|BLOG, Resources for parents|Comments Off on Why is early education important and how it influences IQ and EQ?

Visual intelligence: from what age can we stimulate it and how?

Early education plays an important role in preparing our children for adult life. In order to succeed in such a complex environment, parents and teachers must pay special attention to the development of all types of intelligence, both intellectual and emotional or creative.

As part of creative intelligence, visual intelligence can be stimulated to become a […]

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Why choose a British style nursery for my child?

British preschool education has gained a worldwide reputation for its quality and is recognized and respected throughout the world. One of the advantages of the British model is the focus it places on developing skills that will later help adults to cope with the environment in which they live and work.

We talked to Fiona Duţu, […]

By |June 19th, 2019|BLOG, Resources for parents|Comments Off on Why choose a British style nursery for my child?

Adult behaviour that negatively impact children’s development

More than we can imagine, adult behavior has a major influence on children’s development.

According to a study published in the Open Journal of Modern Linguistics in 2012, family contribution is extremely important in acquiring skills that are later necessary in adult life.

Researchers have shown that in primary school, having support from parents favors reading more […]

By |April 15th, 2019|BLOG, Resources for parents|Comments Off on Adult behaviour that negatively impact children’s development

Six Lessons for Early Years Education in the 21st Century

It is true that more and more educators and parents are aware of the need to develop skills in children that are very important later on, in their adult life, such as: critical thinking, problem solving, creativity and emotional intelligence.

A quality early education, in line with children’s needs and day-to-day reality, respects principles applied by […]

By |March 5th, 2019|BLOG, Resources for parents|Comments Off on Six Lessons for Early Years Education in the 21st Century

Developing Mathematical Skills in Early Years Education

Did you know that between the age of three and five, children have a particularly complex and sophisticated potential to acquire mathematical abilities?

Douglas Clement, director of the Institute for Early Learning and Literacy at the University of Denver , spent most of his career studying and advocating for the early introduction of mathematical concepts in […]

By |February 22nd, 2019|BLOG, Resources for parents|Comments Off on Developing Mathematical Skills in Early Years Education