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Attention span
How long is a child supposed to be able to work for? This is an age old question and many parents are wondering about it now because they are the ones monitoring their workload at home. The answer to this question is dependent on so many factors, such as the age of the child, the child’s personal learning profile (do they have ADHD?) and the activity being done.
What is an Educational Psychologist?
An educational psychologist is a qualified psychologist with a special interest in all things related to education. Educational psychologists do educational assessments. An educational assessment is best described as an evaluation of a child's strengths and weaknesses, with the purpose of helping them to achieve their potential in the classroom.
Processing Speed
Processing speed is a cognitive process that determines the rate at which one does something. It determines how fast one learns and grasps information in a one-to-one context and in a classroom setting. It is impacted by visual perception as well as auditory processing. It is also impacted by fine motor control and attention/concentration.
Free play
In this post I share some practical activities to begin fostering free play and creativity for toddlers and pre-schoolers. These lists are by no means exhaustive and each one is open to endless versions. My hope is that these kick start more free play for your kids and activate them to expand how they play.
Let them play
In decades gone by, children were simply expected to arrive at school, play, eat and play some more until they were grubby and exhausted. That’s why it was called Play School. However, the expectation has slowly shifted and it is becoming more about learning - learning to read, learning to count and learning to write.