Happy Witty Child Development Centre

10/06/2025

This blowing activity helps develop a child’s speech and language skills by strengthening the oral muscles needed for clear speech and breath control. It also supports hand-eye coordination and focus, as the child must visually track the ball and adjust their breath to keep it floating.

Cognitively, the activity introduces cause-and-effect learning, showing how the force of breath affects the ball’s movement. It also promotes sensory and emotional regulation through calming, controlled breathing. Additionally, holding and adjusting the straw enhances fine motor skills, which are essential for tasks such as writing and self-care.

09/06/2025

The child is carefully pouring water from a paper cup into a plastic bottle, demonstrating growing coordination and control. This hands-on experience supports fine motor development, as the child uses precise hand and finger movements to grip, lift, and aim the cup. It also strengthens hand-eye coordination, which is essential for tasks such as writing, buttoning, and feeding independently. Beyond physical skills, the activity fosters cognitive development through problem-solving and spatial awareness, enabling individuals to understand how much water to pour and where to direct the stream. The child also practices concentration and patience, learning to stay focused on the task to avoid spilling. This simple water play encourages independence, confidence, and the joy of mastering everyday tasks, making it a valuable part of early childhood development.

09/06/2025

This activity helps children grow in many important ways. It supports fine motor development as they use their hands and fingers to grasp and move the cups. It also encourages the development of gross motor skills, such as walking, bending, and balancing. At the same time, children practice thinking and problem-solving when they decide where to place the item or remember what the teacher asked them to do. As they follow simple instructions and listen to words like colours or object names, their language skills grow too. Waiting for their turn helps them develop social skills such as patience, sharing, and collaborating with others.

04/06/2025

The baby is showing interest and focus while playing with a colourful, textured toy. At this age, babies learn by using their senses—touching, looking, and listening. The way the baby looks at and reaches for the toy helps develop their brain, attention, and hand control. Not only that, but playing like this also helps them grow and bond with the people around them.

04/06/2025

Passing a ball with an infant below 1 year old is a simple yet meaningful activity that supports early development. At this stage, babies are learning to use their hands and eyes together, and holding or pushing a soft ball helps build hand strength and coordination. This activity also encourages turn-taking, visual tracking, and balance as the baby sits and reaches out. Most importantly, it creates a joyful bonding moment between the baby and the adult, helping the infant feel connected and supported while learning through play.

02/06/2025

02/06/2025

Colour sorting activities are excellent for enhancing cognitive development in young children. When children sort objects by colour, they are practising essential thinking skills such as observation, comparison, and classification. It also strengthens attention and concentration as they focus on grouping the correct items together. As they continue, children begin to build their memory, recall colour names, and follow sorting rules. Additionally, colour sorting supports problem-solving as children learn to decide where each item belongs and correct any mistakes they make.

02/06/2025

Squeezing a sponge during water play is a fun and meaningful activity for babies. It helps strengthen the small muscles in their hands and fingers, which are important for holding toys, feeding utensils, and crayons as they grow.

The soft texture of the sponge and the feel of water provide rich sensory experiences. Babies enjoy the wet, squishy feeling, which supports their sense of touch and body awareness.

As they watch water drip from the sponge, babies begin to understand cause and effect. This kind of play helps their thinking and learning skills develop naturally.

With an adult’s gentle guidance, babies feel secure and more willing to try new things. This shared activity also strengthens the bond between the child and caregiver.

Talking during the activity—using simple words like “squeeze,” “wet,” and “water”—also helps babies learn new vocabulary and connect words with actions.

31/05/2025

*Creative Bonding: Children and Parents Enjoy Art Together at School*

At our recent school art activity, children and parents came together to explore creativity through hands-on art projects. This joyful event provided a meaningful opportunity for parents to actively participate in their child’s learning journey. Through painting, crafting, and imaginative expression, children developed fine motor skills and confidence, while parents strengthened their connection with their little ones in a fun, relaxed setting.

Activities like these not only nurture creativity but also build a sense of community among families and educators. Moments shared over colors, glue, and laughter become lasting memories that reinforce the importance of parental involvement in early education. We look forward to more collaborative events that inspire growth, imagination, and strong parent-child relationships.

01/01/2024

We’re closing out the 2023 school year with Children’s Day, or our version of Sports Day. We can’t wait to meet the kids for the 2024 cohort starting tomorrow. Happy New Year, everyone 🥳