Guest; Bineli Dovhani: CEO - EASTC Technocentric Varsity 

Primary School Principal - Mr Nyaka

Early childhood is a rapid, magical window when the brain forms countless connections, shaping who a child becomes. In these first years, children acquire essential skills—language, motor control, social interaction, and emotional regulation that act as building blocks for later learning. A toddler who learns to express needs with words gains confidence, fuelling curiosity and problem‑solving in school. Mastering fine‑motor tasks like stacking blocks or drawing lines sharpens hand‑eye coordination, laying groundwork for writing, sports, and everyday activities.

 

These early abilities ripple into the future, influencing academic achievement, social competence, and health outcomes. Strong early communication leads to fluent reading and writing, opening knowledge across subjects. Play‑cultivated social skills sharing, turn‑taking, empathy—translate into better teamwork and leadership, while emotional regulation helps navigate stress and build resilient relationships. Quality early experiences narrow achievement gaps, giving every child a fairer start and reducing long‑term societal costs. Investing in early skill development nurtures a foundation for lifelong learning, adaptability, and well‑being.