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  What impacts does play time has on children? this is a frequent question from parents. A Clinical Research Fellow at the Kintampo   Health Research Centre, Dr Seyram Kaali, says children must be involved in physical activity for at least 60 minutes in a day to enable them to expend the calories they consume. He said more play time will help burn calories to reduce overweight and obesity. Dr Kaali said the frequent consumption of processed canned foods and beverages high in sugar and salt with low nutritional value and a lack of physical activity among children are the major causes of overweight and obesity in Ghana. He called for a food policy that will help to determine standards of the nutritional content of processed foods and canned beverages imported into Ghana. He said parents must be interested in the Body Mass Index of their children, monitor their weight and reduce fatty food in the diets of their children. How a child is fed in the first year of life may contribute to obesi

  Mobile Telecommunications Network (MTN) Ghana has handed over a GH2.28 million ultra-modern Robotics Centre to the Mamfe Girls Senior High School ( MEGHISS ) as part of the communications giant 25th anniversary celebration. The Robotics centre has a 100-seater hall with partitions for Robotics training and practice, a Research room with computers for teachers and students, Robotics equipment, furniture and internet access. The centre is expected to serve as a training hub for the students to explore, experiment and innovate through hands-on experience, building and inventing using tools like LEGO and Rev Robots and 3D Printer Masking, which is a common feature in such laboratories. Mr Selorm Adadevoh, Chief Executive Officer of MTN Ghana, said the decision to build the Robotics centre for the school was motivated by the unprecedented accomplishments of the school in Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) and Robotics over the years. “You have challenged the widely held

  Water can create peace or spark conflict. When water is scarce or polluted, or when people have unequal, or no access, tensions can rise between communities and countries. More than 3 billion people worldwide depend on water that crosses national borders. Yet, only 24 countries have cooperation agreements for all their shared water. As climate change impacts increase, and populations grow, there is an urgent need, within and between countries, to unite around protecting and conserving our most precious resource. Public health and prosperity, food and energy systems, economic productivity and environmental integrity all rely on a well-functioning and equitably managed water cycle. The theme of World Water Day 2024 is ‘Water for Peace’. When we cooperate on water, we create a positive ripple effect – fostering harmony, generating prosperity and building resilience to shared challenges. We must act upon the realization that water is not only a resource to be used and competed over – it

  The 13th Accra 2023 African Games which was postponed to 2024 in Accra has been patronize by all especial natives of the host nation. The game which start on the 2nd of March will be coming to an end on the 23r of March. if you could not attend any of the games, below is a lineup of games for friday, 22nd march and the closing ceremony on saturday 23rd March 2024.

IWD2024 The  world celebrates Women across the Globe today, March 8. Imagine a gender equal world. A world free of bias, stereotypes, and discrimination. A world that's diverse, equitable, and inclusive. A world where difference is valued and celebrated. Together we can forge women's equality. Collectively we can all #InspireInclusion. Celebrate women's achievement. Raise awareness about discrimination. Take action to drive gender parity. IWD belongs to everyone, everywhere. Inclusion means all IWD action is valid. Daily graphic article Daily Graphic took this opportunity to celebrate some women who help Dr. Kwame Nkrumah during the the period of gaining independence. The Shared Space celebrates all Women! Source: IWD website and Daily Graphic

  The Heritage Month is an annual series of activities, spanning  1st – 31st March , is a testament to the rich tapestry of cultures, traditions and histories that define Ghana and its people. Let's celebrate our motherland Ghana, this month and beyond.                              

Join our sewing club for the best skill development in basic tailoring, crochet and more. “You can teach a student a lesson for a day; but if you can teach him to learn by creating curiosity, he will continue the learning process as long as he lives.” Clay P. Bedford                                                                                                                          

  The Shared Space has opened it wings to help your child or yourself  learn a musical instrument of your choice at a cool rate. The session is 4 times in a month giving you theory and practical lesson one on one and in groups. Check out this video and pictures from some sessions below

Back to School Here’s First News’ handy guide to helping you get ahead this school year. - Re-establish a morning routine. While you can relax the schedule a little, encourage a morning routine towards the end of summer. Encourage your kids to wake up no later than a certain time and try and do something healthy and productive for the first 30 minutes of their day, like reading , or catching up on the news. - Set up a breakfast station Make breakfast as stress-free as possible by getting all the food/drinks you need out and putting them in a certain area in your kitchen or dining room for your kids to access easily. Choose healthy, simple options that will set them up for the day.  Slide into a bedtime routine Bedtimes often slip thanks to the long summer nights. This can be a hurdle when it comes to suddenly re-establishing back to school bedtimes. Introduce the process gradually by serving dinner earlier and altering evening activities to create a calmer atmosphere, such as sitting d

Happy New Year 2024 to our lovely customers as 2023 draws closer. Serving you has been a pleasure, and we hope you will choose us again in the New Year. May your year be filled with joy and happiness. Your motivation and support this year have been greatly appreciated. A New Year is here! Cheers! Enjoy a video of our 2023 in review. 

       Br east Cancer Awareness Month is an annual international health campaign observed in October. The primary objective of this month-long campaign is to raise awareness about breast cancer, promote early detection, support those affected by the disease, and raise funds for research, prevention, and treatment. It serves as a reminder of the importance of regular breast examinations and mammograms to detect breast cancer at an early, more treatable stage.      Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2023 is a month-long global campaign dedicated to educating individuals about breast cancer and encouraging proactive measures for early detection. It aims to empower women and men to take charge of their breast health and provides a platform for advocacy, fundraising, and support for breast cancer patients and survivors.      This is observed throughout the entire month of October each year. During this time, individuals, healthcare organizations, and nonprofits collaborate to raise awareness and

  Join a club Do you have a passion for learning local languages, STEM, writing, reading, learning a new skill like sewing that you want to take to the next level?  A great way to grow your skills is to start a creative club at the Shared Space, where you can share your work with others who are invested in cultivating the same craft.  Working with people who share similar interests to you is both fun and incredibly rewarding. We have revived and improved on our Saturday Special programs with the  introduction of very child-friendly clubs to help your child develop, learn and enjoy a new skill.  Spend an hour or two on Saturday morning with one of these clubs:  STEM ( Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) Club Local Languages Club Sewing Club STEM-  Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math  education is all about preparing kids for a digital future and understanding the new world around them.  Therefore,   STEM fields are imperative for 21st-century career readiness and global co

  No to Plastic  In line with World Environment Day, which focuses on beating plastic pollution this year, Shared Space shared this sentiment and created painting canvases by recycling cardboard and bin bags for aprons in their first Sip and Paint event in 2023. Landfill-biodegradable aprons can be recycled or disposed of in the general rubbish bin. Once disposed of the landfill, biodegradation is accelerated approximately 90%+ faster than conventional plastic aprons, producing organic matter (a natural fertilizer) and no microplastics. We at the shared space will encourage all and sundry to get involved in beating plastic pollution by recycling. Enjoy some photos from the process.

On Wednesday, 5 th  August, 2023, we had the opportunity to go on an exciting and educational excursion with a group of twelve of Shared Space’s young learners to the newly commissioned Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park and then to Kempinski’s Gallery 1957. Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park Visit Our first destination was the newly commissioned Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park, where we were fortunate to have an experienced tour guide accompany us. This guide provided us with a captivating narrative about the life and contributions of Ghana's founding father, Kwame Nkrumah. The children were not only attentive but also highly engaged, asking insightful questions that demonstrated their genuine interest in the history and legacy of this great leader. During our visit to the Memorial Park, we had the privilege of paying our respects at the tombs of Kwame Nkrumah and his wife, Fathia. This moment allowed the children to connect on a deeper level with the historical significance of the site. Gallery 19

  Shared Space vacation fun activities      Do you a prefer a formal, non-formal or informal learning experience for your child/ children this vacation period? Shared Space is offering an amazing vacation program tailored to the unique needs of each child, from 6th August 2023 to 4th September 2023.  Activities for this program include, but are not limited to typing lessons, reading contest, creative art, interactive games etc. To sign up, call or Whatsapp 0503532228.

Team Shared Space thinks this is worth keeping and sharing. :) Hon. Dakoa Newman MP, Okaikwei South Constituency   Below is the speech delivered on the floor of Parliament by Dakoa Newman MP, Okaikwei South Constituency on the effects of screen time on early childhood development. Mr. Speaker, Thank you for the opportunity to speak on a matter that concerns all parents, including my good self. This has to do with the negative effects of screen time on early childhood development. Screen time refers to time spent with any screen including televisions, smart phones, tablets, video games and computers. Lately, screen time has become a more complex concept with an expanding variety of electronic media devices available at every home and even at early childhood education centres.   Researchers in South Africa in assessing the influence of screen time on language development have found that an increase in the amount of screen time at an early age has negative effects on language development.

T here are physical and  mental benefits of playing t he piano  which  has been a creative expression, and simply fun and joy. Recent years have only seen more evidence of the benefits of piano come to light, linking music making to a healthy body, a healthy mind, and a healthy life. P laying the piano is a workout all its own, and offers different physical and physiological advantages to players of all ages. For instance, regular piano playing sharpens fine motor skills and improves hand-eye coordination in the young and developing.   Piano practice also boosts cognitive and intellectual abilities, which is to say it makes you smarter and activates similar parts of the brain used in spatial reasoning and math. Studying piano has also been shown to amazingly improve memory ,  particularly verbal memory .     Do you want to learn how to play a piano? Sign up at the Shared Space, (M11-Regimanuel estate Comm 18) or  via  Sign Up form A child playing piano at Shared Space

  A concern has been raised by an educationist on opening up recommendations for fresh students in the university. According to an article in the Daily Graphic by Mr. Anis Haffar highlighted "That admonition was important then and more so today in the context of finding solutions to the myriad problems facing Ghana,"  He added that "Great things happen when young people are given the chance to identify the problems around them and to imagine innovative solutions."

  Father's Day is a holiday honoring one's father, or relevant father figure, as well as fatherhood, paternal bonds, and the influence of fathers in society.  Celebrated on the 18th of June every year, we at Shared space decided to make cards for the fathers' in our lives. The children parted in craft activities the Friday prior to Father's Day and it was amazing.  Below are some pictures