Think back to the earliest memories you have of learning something new. Maybe it was tying your shoelaces, singing the alphabet song, or counting to ten on your fingers. Those small moments were much bigger than they seemed. Early learning is not just about preparing for school. It shapes the entire future of a child’s life — emotionally, socially, and intellectually. The First Five Years: A Critical Window Research has shown that the first five years of life are when the brain develops faster than at any other time. During this short window, a child builds the foundations for all future learning, behaviour, and health. Synapses, which are the connections…