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Bilingual Benefits - learn a language
Why bother to learn a language? Ever wondered what the benefits of bilingualism might be? Why it...
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Why Music Matters
The Importance of Music Learning any language can be made fun and more memorable through the art of...
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UK Early Years: First Principles
UK Early Years Ed- First Principles The UK’s EYFS The Department of Education requires all...
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Hatching Dragons Educational Ethos
Hatching Dragons Educational Ethos We believe that we can do so much more to help children prepare...
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Intercultural Education - Our Approach
Intercultural Education Hatching Dragons was established to deliver a different kind of childcare -...
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Welcome from our Founder - an Introduction to Hatching Dragons
Welcome to Hatching Dragons
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Five Hidden Benefits of Learning Language Through Music
How did you learn your mother tongue? You may respond, “I didn’t have to”, as acquiring language as...
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Why is Learning Phonics Important for Children?
We have all been there. An unfamiliar word is placed in front of us and when tasked with reading it...
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Christmas Songs for Children in English & Mandarin
This Christmas will undoubtedly be unlike any other from years gone past. We are living through a...
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The Extended Free Early Years Funding Entitlement in 2024
Hatching Dragons believes in making childcare as accessible as possible. It's the reason why we...
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Is Oral Health Just About Brushing Teeth?
🦷🪥 In September 2021, the Early Years Foundation Stage(EYFS) implemented some adjustments to...
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Christmas Activity Ideas for Toddlers
Tis the season to be jolly! And we intend to spend a lot of time this month cosied up, enjoying hot...
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Is Messy Play Too Messy? Answering Your Concerns!
Is Messy Play Too Messy? Well, the answer is yes! Messy play can lead your children to come...
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How to Help Develop Cultural Capital in Early Years
You may be asking yourself, what is cultural capital? And why does my child need it? Well, cultural...
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Dragons Digest: Children’s Salmon Recipe
Teaching children to have a healthy, nutritious diet is an essential part of our curriculum at...
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The Psychological Impact of Covid Closures on Developing Minds
This last year has been tough for us all. It will, no doubt, go down in history as one of the worst...
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Olympic Activities for Kids to Enjoy at Home
As we approach the beginning of the Olympics, all eyes are on the top athletes from around the...
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Free Garden Activities for Kids when the Sun is Shining
From the swing set to planting some seeds, there are hundreds of cheap and free garden activities...
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Parenting Tips
Cultivating Kindness: Teaching Children the Value of Rén (仁)
October Value of the Month: To Do Good (仁)
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The Essence of Wisdom (智): Exploring the Chinese Cultural Treasure
September Value of the Month: Wisdom (智)
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Simplify Your Routine: Nursery School Collections
As parents, we know that juggling multiple responsibilities can be overwhelming, especially when it...
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Is Oral Health Just About Brushing Teeth?
🦷🪥 In September 2021, the Early Years Foundation Stage(EYFS) implemented some adjustments to...
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I’m a keen subscriber to Psychology Today and wanted to highlight Amanda Ann Gregory’s latest on ...
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Children's Christmas Recipes
From brussel sprouts and turkey to mince pies, Christmas is a time of strong food traditions. This...
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Strengthening Parent Communication: All You Need to Know
What is my child feeling? What makes them happy? What makes them sad, or scared, or excited? Good...
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Why Do Toddlers Say No? How to Handle Their New Favourite Word
You may have heard the word no a lot recently. Far more than any parent would like to. Has your...
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