Tiny Learners: Insights and Tips from the World of Preschool Education

Is your child still struggling with tantrums and big emotions? Teaching emotional self-regulation is key to raising mentally strong, resilient kids.

In this post, discover how mindfulness, meditation, and simple daily practices can help children recognize, understand, and manage their emotions—setting the stage for healthier relationships, better problem-solving, and greater emotional well-being.

What if the secret to a child’s lifelong success was hidden in the first five years of life? In her inspiring TED Talk, seven-year-old Molly Wright delivers a powerful message: simple, everyday interactions—like playing, talking, and responding—can shape a child’s brain in ways that last a lifetime. 

Emotional delays can make it difficult for kids to express feelings, build friendships, and navigate social situations. Early recognition and support can help children develop the emotional skills they need to thrive.

Does your child say “Um” and “Uh” a lot? Is your child having difficulty understanding what you are saying? Is your child struggling to find the right word to use to express himself or herself? Speech delays are common, but early signs can help parents understand when extra support might be needed.

Traditional learning methods are no longer the only way forward. Apps, games, and videos are reshaping how children discover and grow. However, technology works best alongside human connection—it’s a tool, not a replacement. Parents play a key role in helping their child explore digital tools, encouraging curiosity, and fostering personalized learning experiences. Ready to guide your child toward becoming digitally savvy while keeping the human connection strong? Let’s explore how!

Is your child ready for preschool? The decision to start school varies for every family, but one thing is certain — parents play a pivotal role in preparing their little ones for this big transition. In this blog post, we share practical tips on the essential skills you can help your child master before they step into the classroom. From social to cognitive abilities, learn how you can set your child up for success as they begin their learning journey.

You're setting the foundation for a lifetime of healthy habits! But here's the big question — are you ready to nurture your child's future by incorporating balanced nutrition and healthy eating habits from the very start?

You notice a frown. The frown turns into a moan. A moan becomes a groan. The long groan is followed by signs of frustration and before you know it, your child is having a full-on temper tantrum.

How can you as a parent be prepared for these “big” emotions and help your children to deal with their sentiments more positively?

Once upon a time, parents everywhere mastered the art of making storytelling fun for their kids.

‍Now wouldn’t this just be the perfect ending to any parenting story?

‍We cannot overstate the value of storytelling, especially for younger children. While you may see storytelling as entertaining, there are more benefits to storytelling for children. Children learn new words during the storytelling process, they develop certain personality traits when listening to stories, and stories provide them with the looking glass through which they can see the world.

Storytelling for children has numerous advantages. However, all children love storytelling, irrespective of whether they are listening to a tale being told or whether they are telling the story themselves. For this reason alone, we look at certain tips and tricks that you can use to make the process of storytelling more fruitful and fun.

Have you noticed how different your younger child is in comparison to your older child?

‍You might have found that your older child responded better to visual stimuli and could sit and learn without fidgeting.

‍Why is your younger child battling when it comes to sitting down and learning? Why won’t the same images excite your younger child?

‍If you are asking yourself these questions, you are already acknowledging that each of your children has a different preferred learning style.

In today’s world, technology pervades our lives irrespective of age. From children to adults, we rely on digital devices like computers, mobile phones, and tablets for communication, learning, entertainment, and social media engagement.

This era can rightly be called the Digital Age. While technology offers numerous benefits, it is crucial to balance online and offline activities to maintain a healthy lifestyle, especially for children. Excessive screen time can adversely affect physical and mental well-being. Therefore, implementing strategies to harmonize digital and offline activities is essential.

As a parent, you surely do understand how important it is to support and encourage your child’s learning from the moment that they start formally learning in the preschool setting. You may also know how crucial parental support is during these early years.

But how do you get started with further learning and exploration at home? Where do you to begin when encouraging learning from home?

We're thrilled to announce that our app, CatnClever, has been officially approved for the Google Play Store Teacher Approved Program! 🌟✨

This prestigious recognition highlights the educational value, safety, and quality of CatnClever, making it a trusted choice for both educators and students. 📚👩‍🏫👨‍🎓

😔What to do when the intrinsic motivations fades?🌑

🌪Apathy, despair, powerlessness - these are all symptoms of emotional burnout that are familiar to any mother. It doesn't matter how many children you have or how much you love them. Motherhood is the most difficult job 24/7 without weekends or vacations.

🎡Read on our Instagram page where burnout begins and what its symptoms and stages are.

❗️This syndrome is dangerous because it can lead to suicidal thoughts and a desire to escape from reality.⠀👉But you can change the situation instead of running away, by seeking help from relatives, friends, psychologists, and by giving yourself more rest, pleasant emotions, and learning to release negativity.

❤️Are you familiar with maternal burnout? How did you cope with it? Let's gather in the comments the methods that helped you.P.S. Advice from CatnClever: pour yourself a glass of tea or something stronger and give the child a tablet or phone with our app😉 15 minutes of silence and time for yourself are guaranteed to you, during which the child will repeat colors, counting, and learn the names of animals👌

How do children memorize new material?

According to a study by Gustav Fechner, about 60% of the material is forgotten immediately after the lesson and 80% within a month when learning in a standard way.                                            

We learned from our scientific advisors: learning works best if multiple types of engagement are applied: cognitive, emotion, cultural, physical.

CatnClever creates those different types of engagement. Furthermore our CatnClever app is designed to contain the needed amount of repetition and to apply the latest research in gamified learning.

🗣 How does yelling affect a child's brain?
Raising a child through yelling is not only ineffective but also very harmful. This has been proven by scientists from the US.
Researchers from the University of Pittsburgh have revealed that daily scandals between parent and child negatively affect the mental state of the child. For two years they analyzed almost 1000 families. In those families where shouting for educational purposes was the norm, younger children showed symptoms of anxiety and depression, and teenagers were found to have behavioral problems. Families who frequently engage in shouting are likely to raise children with low self-confidence.
The main reasons for parents who could not restrain emotions most often were fatigueness and nervous exhaustion.
Get more rest. Take care of yourself first, then the child.And while you take a break, the child can learn with CatnClever.  

We are honored by @laweekly’s recent publication of a feature article about CatnClever’s mission to provide accessible early childhood education for all.

The article highlights our commitment to the UN Sustainability Goals of health and well-being, quality education for all, and reduction of inequality. Our work with refugees is evidence of this.

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We are thrilled to announce that CatnClever has been nominated for the prestigious Top 100 Swiss Startups! 🇨🇭 This incredible recognition highlights the impact we are making in revolutionizing the way children learn and grow. We need your support to secure our place among the top contenders.

Here's how you can vote for us:

1) Visit the Top 100 Swiss Startups voting website at https://www.startup.ch/clever-forever-education.
2️) Register (you can connect via LinkedIn).
3️) Press on VOTE NOW at our page from step 1.

Every vote matters, and your support will bring us closer to realizing our vision of transforming early childhood education into an engaging experience for children across the globe. Therefore, we would also be grateful if you share the voting with your friends, family, and colleagues who want to support innovation in preschool learning. Let's rally together and make our mark on the future!

Please vote now (the voting closes on July 23).

Thank you in advance for helping us shape the landscape of early years education.

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We were excited to pitch our vision at the Startfeld & SICTIC Investor Day at the Switzerland Innovation Park Ost in St. Gallen yesterday (June 13). We were impressed by the level of innovation and creativity demonstrated by the participants, and it was inspiring to see how technology is being used to drive change in various industries. We look forward to future events that provide opportunities for collaboration and knowledge-sharing in the technology sector.

See also our Linked Post at https://www.linkedin.com/company/catnclever-learning/mycompany/.

We know how important it is to monitor your child's progress when it comes to learning. That's why we created a parent dashboard in our app! With just a few clicks, you can see how your child is doing with counting or the alphabet and where s/he might need extra help. Plus, you'll get regular updates on child's learning progress enabled through our app.

Try it and see how easy it is to become involved in your child's education!

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It's important for us to foster your child's love for learning and exploration. That's why our app is designed to encourage curiosity and discovery! With features such as:- Numbers & Counting- Alphabet & Spelling- Spatial thinking & Puzzles- Understanding & Classifying emotions- Physical exercisesyour child will be able to explore the world from the comfort of their own home.Plus, our app is constantly updated with the new content to keep their curiosity up. Try it and watch your child's love for learning grow!

Introducing young children to technology can be a daunting task for parents. Many are concerned about the potential risks associated with screen time, while others struggle to find engaging and educational content for their preschoolers. At CatnClever, we understand these challenges and have developed an app that provides a safe and fun way to introduce young children to the digital world.Our ad-free app is designed to be an educational tool that combines exciting, entertaining content with solid learning principles. The story-based exercises are centered around three charming characters and cover all the essential skills preschoolers need for academic performance, including language and literacy, numeracy and spatial thinking, and social and emotional development.One of the main benefits of the CatnClever app is that it provides a safe and controlled digital environment for young children. The app's age-appropriate content ensures that children are not exposed to inappropriate or harmful content while using the app. This gives parents peace of mind knowing that their children are engaging with educational content that is both safe and reliable.Overall, the CatnClever app is an excellent option for parents looking to enrich their child's academic performance and social skills. By using the app, parents can be confident that their child is learning valuable skills in a playful, fun, and interactive way. The app is currently available to download on the App Store or Google Play. Read the full article on Medium.

Encouraging joyful and fearless learning is essential for our little ones, as it lays the foundation for a lifelong love of learning and the courage to explore new ideas without fear of mistakes. Especially in STEM fields, where critical thinking, experimentation, and creativity reign, fostering this mindset is paramount.

Digital devices have become an integral part of our lives, including our children's. However, determining the appropriate amount of screen time can be challenging. Experts recommend limiting screen time for children aged 5 to 18 to no more than 2 hours per day. At CatnClever, we understand the importance of healthy digital device usage, particularly for preschoolers aged 3 to 6. We believe that 20-30 minutes of educational screen time per day is sufficient for their developmental needs.

The emotional component of learning is essential because emotions play a crucial role in how we process, remember, and apply information. Research has shown that emotions can significantly impact attention, motivation, and memory, which are critical factors in the learning process.

By prioritizing the emotional component of learning, we can help children develop a positive attitude towards education. This approach has far-reaching benefits, not only for academic achievement but also for social and emotional well-being. Let's create a supportive learning environment that nurtures children's emotions and sets them on a path to lifelong success.

‍As a parent, you play a crucial role in fostering a positive learning environment for your child, especially during their preschool years. Children who are provided with a positive learning environment are more likely to develop the skills they need to succeed academically and socially. In this blog post, we'll share six tips to help you create a positive learning environment for your child.

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Our gamified learning app for children aged 3-7, has been awarded the prestigious Dr. Jelle Zijlstra Award for Global Impact by the Swiss Chamber of Commerce in the Netherlands. This recognition is fantastic news for parents as it reinforces their trust in our application as a reliable and high-quality educational resource for their children. Now Yahoo also acknowledged this special recognition in their Finance, News and Sports section. Read more on Yahoo.

We were thrilled to be a part of the Aktionariat investor event held at the Papiersaal in Zurich on March 30. It was an exciting opportunity for us to connect with like-minded individuals, and share our vision, and also witness how technology is driving change in various industries. Our CEO Olga Ruf-Fiedler held an impressing elevator that directed to our stand many interested parties. The whole CatnClever Team had some fascinating conversations with participants interested in Early Childhood Education. Thanks to Aktionariat, modern blockchain technology will also make it possible for small investors to instantly purchase tokenized shares of a company that is not yet listed on a stock exchange. We therefore welcome anyone to invest in Early Childhood Education and join our Catnclever investors community. You can make an impact on our investor page.

We are thrilled to announce that we have been honored with the Dr. Jelle Zijlstra Award 2023 in the field of Global impact by the Swiss Chamber of Commerce of the Netherlands. This prestigious award recognizes international leaders whose work champions economic growth, paradigm-shifting innovation, global collaboration, or charitable commitments which dramatically improve the quality of life for society.This award serves as a testament to the impact of our work, and we are deeply grateful to the Swiss Chamber of Commerce of the Netherlands for this recognition. We at CatnClever are passionate about making a positive difference in the world, and we will continue to strive towards creating meaningful change in society.

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Recent studies show that 75 percent of apps for preschoolers are of a very low educational quality.
We at CatnClever strongly believe that technology can be used in an engaging way without compromising on the quality of learning contents. Read more about how we disrupt preschool learning and what we have in store for parents of young children on The Daily Scanner.

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