{"id":1835,"date":"2018-01-21T01:26:31","date_gmt":"2018-01-21T01:26:31","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/acceleratedlearning.com\/?page_id=1835"},"modified":"2024-12-10T10:50:00","modified_gmt":"2024-12-10T10:50:00","slug":"fundamentals","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/acceleratedlearning.com\/learning\/fundamentals","title":{"rendered":"FUNdamentals"},"content":{"rendered":"
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FUNdamentals<\/span><\/strong><\/h1>\n

Early learning activity programme<\/h2>\n

for ages 2-6<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Give your pre-school child a flying start with intelligence-building activities and games that are fun to do together.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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\tFUNdamentals is a unique online programme that gives you a collection of games and activities that create exactly the rich environment needed to develop a bright and happy child.<\/strong><\/p>\n

It\u2019s an invaluable tool to raise a child with \u2018rounded\u2019 abilities, who is able to read, write and understand basic number concepts even before going to school.
\nFUNdamentals encourages the development of a rich vocabulary, creativity, high self-esteem and good thinking skills.<\/p>\n

You will have unlimited online access to over 1,000 activities for ages 2 to 6.<\/strong> They are presented in easy-to-follow screens like this.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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See ACTIVITY OF THE DAY - Writing his own name<\/div>\n\n
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See MEMORY ACTIVITY - The cup game<\/div>\n\n
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See CREATIVE ACTIVITY - Magic picture<\/div>\n\n
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The scientific basis of FUNdamentals<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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\tEvery child is born with billions of brain cells. But their potential capacity is only turned into usable intelligence after these cells are connected up with each other.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The connections become the pathways for all of your child\u2019s future learning. It is a rich, stimulating and fun environment in the critical early years that forms these connections \u2013 and therefore develops brain capacity. That\u2019s where FUNdamentals comes into play.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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\u201c<\/i>Circuits in different regions of the brain mature at different times. Give your children the stimulation and fun they need when they need it and anything\u2019s possible.\u201d<\/i><\/span> Newsweek magazine<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n\u201cOptimising experiences in the early years is the best investment you can make for future success<\/i>\u201d<\/span> Centre of Excellence for Early Childhood Development<\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n \n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Making the most of the time you spend together<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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FUNdamentals is based on the best advice from the world\u2019s top child experts<\/strong> including Harvard University\u2019s concept of Multiple Intelligences, as well as Piaget and Montessori.<\/p>\n

There are hundreds of games and activities to fill countless hours with fun yet \u2018purposeful play\u2019, turning even shopping trips or car journeys into entertaining and brain-building experiences.<\/p>\n

Keeping young pre-schoolers occupied and engaged can be a challenge.
This is the perfect solution for every busy parent.<\/p>\n

FUN times that provide mental stimulation and develop new skills.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Just some of the hundreds of \u2018flying start\u2019 games to develop skills<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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25 games for Creativity<\/h4>\n\t\t\t

From Visual Thinking to \u2028Shape Collage<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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18 games for Concentration and Musical Ability<\/h4>\n\t\t\t

From Hunt the Sound to \u2028Moving to Music<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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14 games for a Rich Vocabulary<\/h4>\n\t\t\t

From Grandmother\u2019s Cat to \u2028World Traveller<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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21 games for Acute Senses<\/h4>\n\t\t\t

From Helicopter Spin \u2028to Identify Nature Sounds<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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24 games for Logical Thinking<\/h4>\n\t\t\t

From Odd One Out \u2028to What Comes Next<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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11 games for Memory<\/h4>\n\t\t\t

From Mental Hide and Seek \u2028to The Cup Game<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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53 games for Early Numeracy<\/h4>\n\t\t\t

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Including scores of word cards \nand games to print out<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t

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38 games for Early Reading<\/h4>\n\t\t\t

From Phonic Fun to Word Bingo<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Includes printable shape guides<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t

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17 games for Early Writing<\/h4>\n\t\t\t

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HOW IT WORKS<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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From the home page you can select games and activities to develop:<\/span><\/p>\n

Rich vocabulary \u2022 Creativity \u2022 <\/strong>Self-esteem \u2022 Pre-reading and reading \u2022 Memory skills \u2022 Full range of senses \u2022 Understanding numbers \u2022 Musical ability \u2022 Responsibility \u2022 Writing and pre-writing<\/strong><\/p>\n

The programme even tracks the games you have played and suggests new ones that are age appropriate.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Recommended by experts \u2013 and thousands of parents<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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“I write expressing my thanks and amazement with regards to your FUNdamentals programme. I have a four-and-a-half year old daughter called Jessica, who has greatly benefited from this programme. \u2026 Her teachers are astounded at how bright she is.”<\/em><\/p>\n

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\u201cFUNdamentals brings together a tremendous array of activities to help parents understand the vast potential that the young child has. I love it.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

Mary Ellen Mauntz<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\t\n\t\t\tformer Director, Montessori International<\/span><\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\t\t\t\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n

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” The parent program of the 21st century \u2013 a goldmine for any parent. A collection of materials like this can measurably boost a child’s intelligence.”\u2028<\/em><\/p>\n

Lyelle Palmer<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\t\n\t\t\tProfessor of Education, Winona State University, Minnesota<\/span><\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\t\t\t\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n

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\u201cFUNdamentals is an essential aid to the responsible parent. I only wish it had been available for the education and enjoyment of my own children when they were young. It\u2019s excellent.”<\/em><\/p>\n

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“FUNdamentals provides the best building blocks I have ever seen for raising a brighter, happier child. Any parent can transform everyday life into a fun, exciting learning adventure.”<\/em><\/p>\n

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