By 28 Mar, 2024 Embedding First Nations perspectives throughout the year The early education calendar is filled with special dates, from Clean Up Australia Day to Science Week to NAIDOC week, offering many unique learning opportunities. These events also present a chance to incorporate First Nations perspectives throughout the year, enhancing cultural understanding in a sustainable way. Early education Indigenous resource specialist Deborah Hoger shares why this is important, and gives practical examples for including First Nations perspectives in five significant dates in the early childhood calendar. Read More
By Sonja Arndt 28 Mar, 2024 Constructing a framework for early childhood teachers’ cultural well-being Curriculum guidelines in Australia and New Zealand are urging teachers to nurture and develop young children's cultural identities. Meanwhile, many teachers are wondering who is nurturing their own cultural identity. Dr Sonja Arndt writes about her pilot project investigating teacher's cultural identities, and extends an invitation to teachers based in Sydney to participate in the comprehensive research study. Read More
By CELA 27 Mar, 2024 8 ways CELA can support your community managed service CELA has been the champion for community managed, not for profit preschools for over 46 years. We exist to support you and we wouldn’t be here without you. Here are 8 ways CELA can help your service to provide quality early education and care. Read More
By CELA 22 Mar, 2024 10 key inclusion takeaways from our Elevate 2024 conference Last week we hosted our annual Elevate one-day conference with a theme of Celebrating being: Nurturing children’s authentic selves. In this article, you'll find 10 key tips and insights from our eight amazing speakers, along with links to more resources to guide you along your inclusion journey. Read More
By CELA 15 Mar, 2024 Dealing with a micromanager Learn about the psychology behind micromanagement and the impact it can have on educators. Includes tips for team members on effectively confronting micromanagement with their supervisors and guides managers on eradicating micromanagement to promote a healthier workplace culture. Read More
By Meg Anastasi 7 Mar, 2024 Movement leading learning ECT Meg Anastasi discusses the significance of movement for children's learning according to research and suggests methods for educators to boost learning and development by promoting incidental movement. Read More
By CELA 1 Mar, 2024 Beyond kind words: The impact of compliments in professional growth and child development Compliments are always welcomed when they come from a loved one or friend, but what is their significance in the workplace, and should we be giving compliments to children? We explore the art of giving compliments, shedding light on their importance in the workplace and their impact on children's development. Read More
By CELA 22 Feb, 2024 The Point Preschool journey to carbon negative Last year, The Point Preschool cemented their commitment to sustainability by achieving a carbon negative rating. An inspiring story of what can be achieved in community-based early childhood education, we spoke to Director, Catherine Lee and President, Brody Kenrick about the journey. Read More
By CELA 19 Feb, 2024 How early language skills shape future literacy Early childhood is a crucial period for developing language and literacy skills, which are fundamental for learning and social interaction. We explore the importance of nurturing these skills from a young age, addressing challenges, and the effectiveness of early intervention in setting children up for success. Includes insights from Senior Lecturer in Early Childhood Language and Literacy at Macquarie University Dr. Emilia Djonov, Director of St Paul’s Early Learning Centre Marianne Connolly and speech pathologist Amanda Simon. Read More
By CELA 7 Feb, 2024 An exploration of neuro-affirming practice and how can we implement it Neuro-affirming practice recognises that all children have unique strengths, interests and needs. The focus is on creating an inclusive and supportive learning environment that celebrates the unique strengths and supports the unique needs of every child. We explore this emerging and vital practice, and share strategies for implementation. Includes insights from educational and developmental psychologist Sandhya Menon, education consultant Rika Whelan and professor Jodie Simpson. Read More