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Ever heard of the Aka tribe from Africa? Some 50 years ago when they were still hunter gatherers, whenever they stopped to rest, they would teach their young children important life skills. But they would never intervene while the children tried to learn how to use various...

A five-year old girl, let’s call her Noor, decided to put a smile on the faces of children her age, but slightly different from her. Some of these children had lost their parents, some were not so well, some were keen to study but did not have enough books. One afternoon, after...

The value of easing a young child into his new setting slowly and gradually cannot be underestimated. Studies have shown that it takes about an hour or less for a child to assess his new surroundings, notice the adults and children around him and orient himself in the direction...

When I started putting together this piece on the benefits of nature-centric learning, I was transported back to my childhood days. We used to play outdoors all year round, climb up the trees, play in the mud, explore and even get hurt in the playground. That’s where we learnt...

The Montessori method is an educational philosophy, named after its founder, Dr. Maria Montessori – a pioneering, Italian physician. This child-centred learning approach has become world-renowned since its inception more than a hundred years ago and for many, it is not just a...

With so many different schools and curriculum offerings in Abu Dhabi, the choice of where to send your child…and at what age….is mind-boggling. When should you apply? What age do they accept? Should your child stay in the nursery or go to a big school? And which school do you...

Welcome to the first of our health tips series, where we’ll look at some common health issues affecting young children – what they are, how to prevent them, how to treat them and when it’s OK, or not, to bring your child to nursery. You’ll be pleased to know that at Orange...