Ragni Trotta’s Blog
The Ways Living With Poverty Affects Kids
UNICEF's Director of Programs, Sanjay Wijesekera, reported in 2020 that an alarming 1 in 6 children lived in poverty worldwide. It was also expected that the effects of the pandemic would have a significant impact on the lives of many more kids. As a response,...
How Art Impacts a Child’s Development
You may have seen a kid with smooth, creamy finger paint as she made squiggles with both hands on a paper sheet. You may have also witnessed a child with many crayons as they explored their creativity. These children's expressions were captured as they studied their...
The Little Things…
The little things that happen in early childhood shape our lives. Already as a very young child, I could read and write. Mostly, this was my mother’s achievement. She understood the importance of Early Childhood Education and diligently read the ABC to me every day from the time I was a baby.
Helping a Child Overcome Reading Anxiety
Most children learn to read between the ages of 4-5. However, for some children, reading can cause significant bouts of anxiety, especially when tasked with reading aloud. This might be from internal fear or hesitation or even be from a negative experience they are...
Four Strategies to Improve Reading Comprehension
For growing readers, developing reading comprehension skills is vitally important. As children enter new grade levels, they’re likely to be faced with different reading challenges. From textbooks to homework and complex reading assignments, how a child understands...
Encouraging Learning Outside of the Classroom
As the spread of COVID-19 has decreased, much of our global society has been introduced to a "new normal". Wearing masks in public places, working remotely, continuing social distancing, and for students, virtual and online learning. Depending on the location, some of...
Reluctant Reading: Tips for Making Reading Fun and Engaging
Reading is an age-old pastime that provides us with an outlet for learning and entertainment. A good book can transport us into a new world, fostering imagination and creative development. For children, reading is an integral part of development, but in some cases...
Why Music Matters in Early Childhood Development
Think of how your favourite song can lift your mood, or even expand your creative development. But, why does music play a foundational role in early childhood development? Research has shown that from birth to age six is the most critical time for a child’s...
The Importance of Imagination in Early Childhood Development
We all have an imagination. Your imagination is what stimulates your creative development; it’s the process oThe Importance of Imagination in Early Childhood Development forming and exploring ideas and concepts that are not in our current environment, or in some...
COVID-19 and Education: A Transition into Virtual Learning
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a substantial impact on our economy and our usual way of living. In addition to its mandatory shut down of business across the world, the virus has also impacted the education sector. And, some professionals are saying that education and...