In the world today, technology is all around. It’s what we do to connect, learn and explore and it’s no different for our little ones. An engaging app can teach them numbers, a story playing on the screen can inspire their imagination and interactive tools make learning exciting.
But here’s the thing: there is so much magic to be found in getting your hands dirty. Seeing their eyes glow while squishing clay between their fingers, balancing blocks into a shaky tower, or tracing their first letter with a crayon is priceless. This is why our approach at Haebix believes in beautifully combining the two principles of mindful tech usage with hands on or kin-aesthetic learning.
Why Balance Matters
Picture this, Your child works on shapes in an app, then gets up from the screen to construct those shapes with colorful blocks. Or they hear a story via tablet, then make their own version with puppets and crayons.
This balance is what early learning is all about, exposing kids to the digital leadership tools they’ll need in a future where their successful education path may not even be formed yet, while anchoring them in real-world experiences that ignite creativity, create problem solving and free them to be kids.
At Haebix, we believe that an overabundance of any one thing even screens or traditional methods can keep children from reaching their potential. So, we seek balance and strive for harmony giving each child’s learning opportunity to reflect his or her personality and virtuosity.
What Does This Look Like at Haebix?
Use Technology to Enhance, Not Replace
It’s not like we give kids a tablet and we’re done. Instead, we select no more than three interactive tools that reinforce what they’re already learning in class. For example:
Story Time Magic: Our teachers read a story aloud, bringing the characters to life. Children later engage in playful interactive apps that related back to the same story, deepening understanding through active participation.
Fusing old and new, kids may use a drawing app to play with colors, etc., but then take up paint brushes to paint those ideas.
Technology plays second fiddle, never the headliner.
This Stint at Hands on Learning Is Its Heart
We are big fans of messy, hands on play. Why? Because it’s how children learn best. At Haebix, you’ll find kids:
Building towers and minds blocks, puzzles and other tactile toys help with problem solving, coordination and teamwork.
Getting Active Outside, Nature walks, gardening and water play teach kids about their environment while getting some fresh air and sunshine.
Making Their Masterpieces, Spattered fingers and gluey hands point to emerging artists . Craft time nurtures creativity and fine motor skills in a way no screen can.
Keeping Screen Time in Check
We’re careful about how much screen time kids have even at school. And that’s why technology is used in short, structured manner at Haebix. The rest of the day is filled with activities that promote movement, creativity and connection with friends.
It’s Our Teachers Who Make the Difference
At the centre of this balance are our teachers. They’re trained to use technology judiciously and to make sure it augments not replaces the hands on experiences children require. They are deeply familiar with child development, and they know when it’s time to explore the digital world and when to roll up their sleeves and get their hands messy in finger paint.
A Team Effort with Families
Importance of Balance, we know balance doesn’t end at the classroom door. That’s the reason we work closely with parents to help develop a consistent method at home. Through workshops, newsletters and other fun ideas, we suggest tips for activities that keep the screens away like constructing a fort, painting new ideas or just playing outside.
The Haebix Promise
We’re not just raising young minds, we’re cultivating curiosity, creativity and a sense of wonder at Haebix. By merging high and low tech with lots of hands on learning, we’re preparing kids for the future while allowing them to enjoy the magic of being kids today.
So, whether counting on an app or counting seashells in the garden, we’re here to rituals each moment and making it count
Come experience the Haebix difference where learning is balanced, joyful, and all about your child.
Let’s grow together, one little hand at a time.
