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Critical thinking is what helps us analyse information, solve problems and make informed decisions. For children, these are all important traits in their development and education, making critical thinking an essential skill for their future. Mysteries naturally help children get curious about how to solve a problem — to think critically. For older children, mystery […]

Emotions can feel like a big deal for little people. When children are young, they may not understand what they are feeling or why, or how to yet manage those big emotions. One way parents can help children understand and manage their emotions, even from a young age, is through reading. Books can help children […]

In an era where technological advances reign supreme, it’s easy for young children to get engrossed in gadgets and digital games. However, as parents, it’s crucial to understand the importance of fostering problem-solving skills in young minds. One of the most effective ways to accomplish this is through books. There are so many different types […]

While it may feel like pointing, turning a page and moving our hands is something we’re born to do, they’re actually fine motor skills we need to develop. Books are one of the many ways we learn to do many fine motor skills, and are one of the many tools we can use, as parents […]

Why Is Homeschooling on the Rise in Australia? Parents choose to homeschool for various reasons, including wanting more control over their child’s education, dissatisfaction with the public school system, and religious or philosophical beliefs. Families are more satisfied with their children’s education when they homeschool. This may be because homeschooled children have more opportunities to […]

Learning Colours with Busy Books By Cina Thomson, Early Childhood educator of www.instagram.com/grow.and.play.together “Memphis (4yo) has been very interested in Colour and Shape sorting, so what perfect way to extend this was to use our Colours, Shapes and Patterns Busy Book & extra set of cut outs. Using our Magnetic Tiles, Memphis and I created […]

Developing Motor Co-ordination Skills from an Occupational Therapists perspective The activities in Busy Books help to develop motor coordination skills. Picking up a piece from the left page, moving it across to the right page. This also involves ‘crossing the midline’, an imaginary line down the middle of our bodies that divides it into left […]

Busy Books Australia offers a wide variety of educational materials that are fun and engaging, making it easy for kids to learn while having a great time too! As parents and teachers, we know how important this is. Our educational resources give children all they need from early childhood development through their early years of […]

I recently came across an Instagram account that really caught my attention. The content really resonated with me and I could feel the writers passion through her posts. I reached out to the account to learn more about the person behind it, who they are and what is their “why”. This is how to came […]

What is connection over correction and why is it important? Have you ever been angry and had someone try to explain something to you? It wasn’t effective was it? You probably didn’t hear half of what they said and probably didn’t care about the other half. Children are exactly the same and this is why […]

Emotional And Nervous System Regulation With Christmas fast approaching, having a few techniques in your back pocket to help assist your little loves with emotional and nervous system regulation is like GOLD! So to help you stay on your A Game we are sharing with you an article from our VIP Group that the amazing […]