From bubbles drifting through the air to splashing in puddles, sensory play is how babies begin to understand the world around them. In the earliest years of life, learning is not worksheet-based or screen-led. It is sensory. Babies explore through touch, taste, smell, hearing and sight. These sensory systems form the foundation of brain development,…
Understanding Toddler Behaviour: How Schemas Explain What Your Child Is Really Doing If you’ve ever wondered why your toddler keeps throwing things, lining toys up, tipping everything out, or repeating the same action again and again, you’re not alone. For many parents, understanding toddler behaviour can feel confusing – especially when those behaviours are messy,…
When we think about babies learning to move, we often picture rolling, crawling and those magical first steps. But underneath all of that visible movement is a hidden sensory system doing a huge amount of work – the vestibular system. So what is it, and why does it matter so much in the first year…
🌱 Learning Play: How Play Builds Confident, Curious and Capable Little Learners When we talk about learning in babyhood, it is easy to picture flashcards or structured activities. In reality, babies learn best through play that allows them to explore, experiment and try things for themselves. At Baby College, we call this Learning Play. It…