While many families are sending their children back to preschools and childcare centres, the need for remote learning is likely to continue as some families continue to isolate at home. This week we have gathered together some of the best links to home learning resources that you can use in your own programs, or share […]
“We began 2020 in an environment never experienced before with Australia in the grips of fire, drought and later flood. Before many communities had time to recover, we found ourselves thrust into a pandemic. “Throughout the environmental crises communities drew together, mobilising efforts and helping each other, and early educators were a vital part of […]
Each year in April, we celebrate the international day of human space flight. During a time when young children may feel that their worlds have become much smaller, it could be helpful to remind them that they’re part of something so much bigger. Learning about space is about venturing into the unknown, promoting creative thinking, […]
Have you or a colleague experienced workplace bullying? Do you know how to identify it and what to do if it happens? How would you react if you came across a situation where a young child in your care was being bullied? Unfortunately, the ‘caring’ nature of our industry does not mean that it’s immune […]
If you’re considering how to celebrate Harmony Week this year (March 15-21), why not explore how the children in your service could benefit from language learning? Celebrating language diversity is an integral part of Harmony Week activities. Understanding how children learn new languages is a vital way to support children coming from other countries who […]
In many cultures, queuing is a crucial act of social organisation and courtesy. Considered by some to be a basic preschool skill, others say there’s no need for young children to wait in line before meals, outdoor play, or even on excursions. Is there an argument – for safety, or school-readiness – that young children […]
World Kindness Day occurs each year on November 13. Kindness may be seen as a kind of old-fashioned virtue, but in a world where bullying and mental health issues abound, it’s more relevant than ever. It doesn’t matter what age you are, an act of kindness can put a rainbow splash on the dullest of […]
Literacy in the early years encompasses much more than reading, drawing and writing. Leonie Arthur explores early childhood educators’ critical role in supporting and extending children’s literacy learning. Contemporary definitions of literacy encompass viewing and creating visual and multimodal texts as well as the more traditional skills of reading, writing, speaking and listening. In an […]
What does giftedness look like in young children and how can early educators and parents work together to provide the best opportunity for these children to thrive? It is estimated that there is at least one gifted child in every early childhood service, but a recent study1 by psychologist and Clever Kids Consultancy founder Mimi […]
Early childhood programs should focus on cultural competence and inclusion as part of everyday practice, but how well do services manage cultural diversity of staff in early childhood settings? Adeline Teoh provides five ways to embrace cultural diversity in your service. The case for embracing cultural diversity is very clear, says Professor Tim Soutphommasane, human […]
