Posts From Daniel Shepherd
Planting the seeds of a global mindset: The Dibber Preschools way
It is said that a ‘good childhood lasts a lifetime.’ Therefore, Dibber Preschools’ pedagogical framework highlights children’s wellbeing, development and their learning. The idea is to aid children in realising… read more…
Using Lego to learn the building blocks of programming
Anthony Moran, head of computer science and STEAM at The English College, Dubai, explores the role of LEGO in enhancing computing education and programming skills in young learners. Computing, especially… read more…
A new Victory Heights location is on the horizon
Victory Heights a brand with a reputation for being a community focused primary school, is opening a new location in the City of Arabia in 2025. This new location retains… read more…
Ideacrate: Revolutionising play in the digital age
We caught up with Shifa Yusuffali, founder of Ideacrate, a non-digital edutainment company, to discuss the importance of unplugged activities for developing young minds. Founded by Shifa Yusuffali in 2015… read more…
How to handle your child’s stutter
Understanding the fundamentals behind stammering can help you get ahead of this issue and minimise the impact on your little one’s daily life. Stuttering, also known as stammering, is a… read more…
Raising third culture kids
We dive into the cultural nuances of children raised outside of their parents’ country of origin. In a world where globalisation is on the rise, more families than ever before… read more…
Strategies to help children with their vocabulary
This month, we talked to Owen Semley, Literacy Coordinator and English teacher at The English College, Dubai. Here, he shares his top tips for supporting your child’s vocabulary development at… read more…
Tips for picky eaters of all ages
From toddlers to teenagers, many children will have selective or ‘picky’ eating habits at some point in their development. Here are some strategies to help understand and manage this. Dealing… read more…
How regular spa days can benefit mothers
The busy life of a mum can leave even the most resilient of us overdrawn. Visiting a spa is one of the best ways to reconnect with yourself, getting you… read more…
Exploring hyperbaric oxygen therapy for kids
We spoke to Dr. Zemer Wang, Medical Director at DP World’s, about how hyperbaric oxygen therapy stands out as a transformative treatment in paediatric neurorehabilitation. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT)… read more…
