by Natis | Mar 21, 2017 | Uncategorized
One of my very first articles here on natis.ca was on the importance of play during what we know as the most formative years of a child’s life, the early years. I’d like to further explore how we can use play to introduce, reinforce and master essential...
by Natis | Feb 17, 2017 | Uncategorized
There are several ways to spell it, whatever your preference the tipi provides endless hours of fun and facilitate many forms of play, making it an excellent choice for either at home use or within a classroom setting. They inspire the imagination and encourage...
by Natis | Jan 30, 2017 | Uncategorized
Blocks are perhaps one of the most versatile toys out there. They come in a range of shapes, sizes and colours and this makes them the ideal tool to teach new skills and reinforce the old ones, like numeracy. Use them to teach sequencing, patterning, comparing,...
by Natis | Jan 10, 2017 | Uncategorized
The early years, from birth through six years of age, are often referred to as the most formative years of a child’s life. New skills are introduced and reinforced and with opportunity to practise these new skills, mastery is achieved. It should also be noted...
by Natis | Mar 14, 2016 | Uncategorized
My name is Sophie. I’m 35 years old. For 12 years I have worked with children. I am a early childhood educator. Just an educator?!!! My name could be Simon, Julie or Paula. We are all early childhood educators. Our passion: children. Our destination every day: head of...
