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A Typical Day in Our Nature Kindergarten

Think for a moment and paint a picture in your mind of what you would imagine a typical Irish preschool room looks like. Now remove all the toys, then the furniture, then the windows, the walls, and the roof. Now infuse it with tall trees and…

Happy, healthy, whole: why outdoor activity is a key part of holistic education

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At Park Academy Childcare we are committed to the development of the whole child. This is reflected in the activities and facilities that we provide, which support a child’s many different needs. Therefore, in addition to the child-led…

The social and emotional benefits of Nature Kindergarten for children

Learning

There is extensive research showing why the Nature Kindergarten philosophy of education is one of the most natural and beneficial approaches for a child. Learning through nature offers a truly holistic educational experience, which promotes…

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Sensory Development for Babies

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At Park Academy, we know that children learn in many different ways, so we embrace a holistic approach to education from the very beginning. Our baby rooms provide many opportunities for exploration and children are enabled to learn actively within their surroundings.

Sensory Education at Nature Kindergarten

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Eoghan McConigley & Cliodhna O’ Neill from Park Academy’s Nature Kindergarten explain the endless sensory benefits that the forest presents to children.

Top tips For Toilet Training

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Ahhh…toilet training. It’s one of the biggest milestones in a young child’s life and can be one of the biggest challenges for a parent. This can be especially true for working parents, as they are not at home with their child during the…

Five Things We Learned…About Language Development!

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‘Chatterboxes’ is a speech & language program that is facilitated by Dublin Adult & Child Therapy Centre. Following our recent partnership with the centre, the team at head office were privileged to attend a special workshop with…

Should I Give My Child Chores?

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It’s a question that many parents find themselves asking ‘Should I be giving my child chores?’ ‘And if so, should these be introduced from a young age?’ Research on this subject indicates that the answer to both questions is ‘yes’…

Tips On Encouraging Your Children To Read

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“There are many little ways to enlarge your child’s world. Love of books is the best of all.” Jacqueline Kennedy As a parent it is really important to read aloud to your children, even before they can talk, as it improves your child’s…

Forward Thinking For When The Clocks Go Forward.

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It’s the time of the year again when the clocks go forward by one hour. So here’s a few Park Academy Childcare tips to minimize the disruption for everyone. It’s the time of the year again when the clocks go forward by one hour. So…