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Mum and baby playing. A parents is a child's first teacher.
Child Development•Learning and Education

Why Being Your Child’s First Teacher Matters

Early parental involvement shapes a child’s future - learn why being your child’s first teacher is crucial for their development.
Science literacy as presented by a science teacher doing an experiment with kids in class observing him
Shichida News•Learning and Education

Addressing the Science Literacy Crisis in Australian Schools: How the Shichida Primary School Program is Making a Difference

Recent Science Literacy reports have highlighted a concerning trend in Australian education: nearly half of Year 10 students are failing.
Shichida Early Learning Centre Parramatta - Shichida Parramatta new location Building
Shichida News

Exciting News: SHICHIDA Parramatta Moves to a Brand New Location!

We are excited to announce our Shichida Parramatta new location at Level 4, 1 Wentworth St, Parramatta NSW 2150.
Enhancing parent and child bond, parents with a baby
Parenting and Bonding

Enhancing The Parent And Child Bond Through Early Learning

The way you connect and communicate with them between birth and the age of 2 years, will have an impact on parent-child bond enhancement.
5 Common Parenting Mistakes featuring a mum, dad and two young kids
Child Development•Parenting and Bonding

5 Common Parenting Mistakes

Identify common parenting mistakes and how to avoid them. By understanding these pitfalls, you can easily navigate around them.
A happy baby. Baby Brain Development happens rapidly during the early years
Child Development•Learning and Education

Baby Brain Development: The Crucial First 1000 Days

Baby brain development starts at birth. From day one, every moment with your baby is a chance for learning and growth.
Memory games for kids: Teacher and kids sitting together on the floor, having fun and learning
Concentration and Memory•Play and Games

Memory Games For Kids

We’ve put together 7 of the best memory games for kids to play in groups of any size.
Educational alternative to playgroup for kids
Child Development•Learning and Education

An Educational Alternative to Playgroup For Kids

Explore an alternative to the traditional playgroup for kids. Our program promotes holistic development in unique ways, from 6 months old!
Shichida Podcast logo with a shooting star and a cute duck
Parenting and Bonding•Child Development•Shichida News

Introducing The SHICHIDA Shining Stars Podcast!

Shining Stars - the SHICHIDA Podcast - is a series that explores early childhood development and the SHICHIDA method.
Shichida method in Australia - A globe showing Australia and the Shichida Australia logo
Child Development•Learning and Education

The Shichida Method in Australia: A Journey of Innovation and Growth

Learn about the Shichida Method in Australia; early childhood education that enhances whole-brain development and emotional intelligence.
Young girl learning letters with an alphabet poster on a wall. Learning letters and numbers early is part of the Shichida Method.
Learning and Education•Child Development

The Shichida Method: Maximising Early Childhood Development

Discover the benefits of the Shichida Method for early childhood development. Enhance learning with practical tips and strategies.
raising emotional intelligence - here we see a variety of emotions shown on little characters
Emotional Intelligence

Raising Emotional Intelligence In Early Childhood

"When you raise the emotional intelligence of a child, the IQ naturally increases” Prof. Makoto Shichida.
Introducing early maths, children numeracy skills
Learning and Education•Literacy and Numeracy

Introducing Early Mathematical Concepts to Kids

How do you introduce mathematical concepts to early learners? Teach children numeracy skills by incorporating math into your everyday routine.
Kids developing Literacy Skills, writing
Literacy and Numeracy•Child Development

The Importance Of Literacy Skills In Early Childhood Development

Help your child develop strong literacy skills. Improve Reading, Writing and Communication Skills - read more to learn how.
Cognitive benefits of music in early learning, young child with musical notes around them
Child Development•Learning and Education

Cognitive Benefits of Music in Early Learning

Learn more about the benefits of music for children - boosting their brain power, creativity, and making learning a fun-filled journey.
Enhancing creativity through art and Art activities for kids
Learning and Education•Play and Games

Enhancing Creativity through Art Activities

Discover how art activities for kids helps with development, including creativity, confidence, imagination, exploration and self-expression.
Benefits of Raising Multilingual Kids: A young girl with several national flags of different countries
Learning and Education•Literacy and Numeracy

Exploring the Benefits of Raising Multilingual Kids

Find out what the benefits of raising multilingual kids are - including boosting their brainpower and understanding the world better.
Developing language skills through storytelling
Literacy and Numeracy•Parenting and Bonding

Developing Language Skills through Storytelling

Learn how storytelling enhances imagination, enriches vocabulary, and fosters a lifelong love for reading, while developing language skills.
Empathy and Compassion in Children - A young child showing compassion to a crying girl
Emotional Intelligence•Child Development

Fostering Empathy and Compassion in Young Minds

Discover how to nurture empathy and compassion in children for emotional growth. Explore practical tips for parents.
Emotional regulation: A hand holding drawn faces showing different emotions ranging from sad to happy
Emotional Intelligence•Child Development

Teaching Emotional Regulation to Children

Explore strategies for teaching emotional regulation to children. Learn age-specific techniques to nurture your child's development.
Nurturing Essential Social Skills - Young kids holding hands
Emotional Intelligence•Child Development

Nurturing Essential Social Skills

We share the best ways of nurturing essential social skills in kids. Discover fun activities and tips to help your child thrive socially.
Graph showing Australian achievement trends, problem solving in early childhood.
Problem Solving and Cognitive Skills

Poor Problem Solving Skills – Australia Behind Singapore

Recent results show an alarming decline in Australian students that are 3 years behind Singapore in maths due to poor problem solving skills.
Embracing nature’s impact on child development, young child playing in nature
Child Development•Learning and Education

Embracing Nature’s Impact on Child Development

Explore how connecting with nature influences child development. Outdoor activities can impact growth, creativity, and well-being in kids.
Nurturing Natural Intuition in Kids, young boy with eyes closed
Emotional Intelligence

Nurturing Natural Intuition in Kids

Activities for nurturing natural intuition for kids. Improve your child’s decision-making, creativity, and emotional growth.
Sensory play, kinetic sand
Learning and Education•Play and Games

Stimulating Senses with Sensory Play

Make some mess, and watch your child flourish. Shichida Australia has a list of the ultimate sensory play examples for your child to enjoy.
EQ tests for kids: Kids playing together and sharing toys
Emotional Intelligence

EQ Tests for Kids

Why is emotional intelligence and emotional quotient (EQ) an important metric to test in our kids? Find out more about EQ tests for kids.
Right Brain Development Activities For Babies, image of a brain
Child Development•Play and Games

Right Brain Development Activities For Babies

The human brain is divided into the left and right hemispheres. Each hemisphere is responsible for different types of learning.
what is critical thinking for children: Young child thinking
Problem Solving and Cognitive Skills•Play and Games

Critical Thinking Activities For Children

Critical thinking involves analysing information, evaluating ideas, and making informed decisions based on evidence and logical reasoning.
Mum and baby playing with educational baby puzzle toys
Learning and Education•Play and Games

15 Best Educational Baby Toys & Games

We've put together a list of the best educational baby toys available in Australia from Shichida which you can play with your child at home.
Cognitive development and pandemic effect on children, featuring a young child sitting at a table looking bored.
Child Development

Cognitive Development And The Pandemic’s Effect

Can a pandemic really affect the cognitive development of young children? A recent study has attempted to answer this question.