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Mindstretch believes in community service. After years in practice we have built a solid knowledge foundation. Our articles share some of it. We include stories from our learners, consider scientific and other developments, provide ideas for activities, and give teaching tips.
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Great Child Photography
Childhood moments are precious and fleeting. Unexpectedly a baby tooth falls out and a new smile begins. There’s not a moment to lose. Follow our

New Slant on Writing
New Year, New Enhancements! We keep pushing for improvement at Mindstretch. In 2021 we trialed slant board writing. A great success. Now we take the

Soothing Spinal Massage
The Two-Finger Spinal Massage is a HANDLE® technique. Our teachers will try the spinal massage on children who need soothing. Most times it works beautifully.

Better Sleep
Sleep is the ultimate recuperative therapy. A change in routine, confusion or worry can all negatively affect it. Covid has surely caused those stressors in

Getting to Grips
Appropriate pencil grip may seem a small thing, yet it’s important. A child with a good grip will write more clearly and quicker. This helps

💙 Puzzles
We love puzzles at Mindstretch. We love how they teach our children about the concept of a ‘whole’ and that each piece is a fraction of

Act Early for Maximum Impact
We admit children from age 2.5 at Mindstretch because that’s how we can have a maximum positive impact. Early intervention is critical for addressing learning

Community Counts
A community may be defined as one that shares a sense of place situated in a given geographical area – for instance our Pinelands-based preschool

Calming Interventions
If ever there was a time for calming interventions it’s now! Covid-19 has disrupted every life. We have some tips for how to calm things

Stacks of Fun & Learning
We’re all spending more time at home. We’re searching for new and interesting things to do with our children, something we don’t need to spend

2020: We Never Gave Up
“It’s in our children’s best interests to return to school,” says SAPA (SA Paediatric Association). We agree. We also appreciate it’s a terribly hard decision