The internet was astounded—and admittedly a touch jealous—by an Australian mother who disclosed that her toddler's daycare prepares gourmet meals for working parents to enjoy for breakfast.
Establishing early learning environments that are both safe and mindful of the needs of every child requires active supervision. ACECQA has published new guidance information to guide services for the approved regulatory changes that started on 1 October 2023.
A nurse has cautioned parents about the risks associated with not child-proofing Christmas trees following a toddler who accidentally ingested a Christmas ornament.
More natural disasters affect Queenslanders than any other state in Australia. Early childhood services should be ready for bad weather. Thus, it's critical to prepare. The following article provides information on Notifying Of A Closure, Storms and Cyclones, During The Storm, Preparing For Extreme Weather and more.
A statewide inquiry into child safety may lead to a ban on personal phones and iPads being used by childcare providers.
The Pancake Recipe Posters provide a step by step picture guide on how to make pancakes. This is great to refer to when teaching children to make pancakes. This can also be used as a display within the room and great for Pancake Day.
As part of their educational programmes, early education and care services may be situated in or travel to bush environments where it is known that snakes may be active and present. Although they are more common in the spring or summer, snakes can be found throughout the year, especially on sunny days. The following article provides information on What Attracts Snakes Into The Outdoor Area or Early Childhood Service, How Can We Snake-proof Our Service, Strategies to Implement To Minimise The Risk Of Snakes and more.
Ice Cream Shapes Match is a simple shape-matching activity for children. Children have to choose the correct ice cream shape to add to the ice cream. These can be laminated and used with the shapes provided or even as playdough mats.
Orange ice blocks are refreshing for summer and are easy to make with children.
Children will enjoy matching the correct number to the key, to unlock it. Also develops fine motor skills.
Christmas Tree 10 Frames enables children to recognise the number on the tree and to add the correct number of presents in the 10 frame. A ten frame is a simple tool for teaching Math. They help children to develop number sense and early Numeracy skills.
I throw my hands up in the air sometimes,
Saying ayo, come on let's go!
I wanna celebrate and graduate,
Saying ayo, come on let's go!
Cause we gonna rock this school,
We will do it right, we will graduate,
Cause we're dynamite!
Cause I told you once, now I told you twice,
We will graduate, cause we're dynamite!
I throw my hands up in the air sometimes,
Saying ayo, come on let's go!
I wanna celebrate and graduate,
Saying ayo, come on let's go!
Cause we gonna rock this school,
We will do it right, we will graduate,
Cause we're dynamite!
Cause I told you once, now I told you twice,
We will graduate, cause we're dynamite!
I throw my hands up in the air sometimes,
Saying ayo, come on let's go!
I wanna celebrate and graduate,
Saying ayo, come on let's go!
Cause we gonna rock this school,
We will do it right, we will graduate,
Cause we're dynamite!
Cause I told you once, now I told you twice,
We will graduate, cause we're dynamite!
Reference:
Ryan Stockham, Mindford Graduation "Dynamite", YouTube, 01 May 2014
