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Child Care News for Parents & Carers
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November 4, 2020
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Kia ora, this week more findings from the Growing Up in NZ study, this time the benefits of early childhood education for youngsters. Also, trustee of the Te Puna Foundation Kate de Goldi spoke to us about NZ's new Reading Ambassador and her best book recommendations for preschoolers.
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New research into early childhood education
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The Growing Up in New Zealand (GUINZ) longitudinal study is following the lives of over 6,000 Kiwi kids, and along the way, it’s providing key data around child development.
GUINZ has given us insights into young children's sleep patterns, dental health and self-control, and this data has recently been used to see how early childhood education (ECE) impacts the health and wellbeing of under-fives.
A new report by The AUT and The University of Auckland suggests that ECE attendance has social and emotional benefits for children, but also increases their risk of common infectious illnesses, so let's look at this research in more detail.
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A new Reading Ambassador role and expert recommendations for children's books
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Books have the power to enrich a child's life from birth, and whether a baby is gazing at a board book or a school child is whizzing through their favourite series, reading is a fantastic way to ignite the imagination, expand the vocabulary and set a youngster up for success.
Jacinda Ardern says, 'We know from research that reading for pleasure makes a huge difference to a child's wellbeing and their potential for life-long success – in personal relationships, education, health and employment,’ and in recognition of this, the first ever Reading Ambassador for children and young people will start work from early next year.
NZ's Reading Ambassador is being funded by the Te Puna Foundation for two years and they will promote the importance of reading in the lives of young Kiwis, their whanau and communities to create a 'nation of readers.'
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