Calming Interventions

Playing in the swing - Mindstretch Preschool

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 down … But, first off there’s differentiating tantrums from meltdowns. All children have tantrums, but meltdowns are a whole different thing. We want to avoid them. Help prevent a tantrum […]

Stacks of Fun & Learning

Cup Stack - Mindstretch Preschool

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 a fortune on. Stacking is one such activity. Children have fun and it helps their development. These are some of the benefits: Improves hand–eye coordination. Improves fine motor skills and […]

2020: We Never Gave Up

Play - Mindstretch Preschool

“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 for some parents, and we respect their choice. The brain is most receptive to intervention in early childhood. That’s why we reopened our classrooms the moment it was allowed – […]