Routines and rituals are an integral aspect of growing up. They not only teach young children the skills needed to function in the adult world but impart a measure of control over their immediate environment. The following article provides strategies for using rituals and routines in an early childhood setting.
The Early Years Learning Framework recognizes the inextricable links that belonging, being and becoming have with learning. As part of this recognition, the framework elaborates learning outcomes, principles and practices for educators that will help them meet their professional goals while ensuring personal growth and well-being too. The following article provides definitions of belonging, being and becoming.
In NSW, nominated supervisors, persons in day-to-day charge and family day care co-ordinators must complete a child protection course required by a Government protocol, by section 162A of the Children (Education and Care Services) National Law.
Studies reveal that young children in early childhood centres are being fed food that does not match nutritional guidelines, hungry throughout the day, and fed food that Educators themselves have brought from home.
United Workers Union are once again calling all Educators to shut down the sector on the 8th of March, International Women's Day due to wage issues.
Moon sand is a sensory experience that enables children to mould sand in different shapes. The 2 ingredient moon sand is a quick and easy recipe that children will have fun engaging in.
The following National Quality Areas Posters include a definition of the Quality Area and the standards for each. These standards are high-level outcome statements. These can be displayed within the service and for Educators to use as a quick reference guide.
Love Monster is a sweet book about love, friendship, frustration, loneliness and being different. The monster lives in Cutesville and feels out of place amongst all the cute animals. Everyone loves fluffy kittens, puppies and bunnies, but not funny-looking hairy monsters, so he sets off to find someone who will love him just like him.
To address new prerequisite requirements in the latest Community Services (CHC) National Training Package, the NSW department has developed a Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) tool to support ECEC educators with outdated pre CHC30113 Certificate III qualifications who wish to progress to a diploma.
Introducing children to science at a young age assists in their brain development. Science experiments can be performed on young children. Using materials in experiments that children like to play with helps them to grow big ideas and understand fundamental concepts. The following lists easy science experiments for toddlers and preschoolers to introduce them to the world of science.
The National Law and the National Regulations illustrate the legal responsibilities of the approved provider, nominated super and Educators. The following article provides a reference point for Chapter 4 - Operational Requirements including a summary of each Regulation. This chapter outlines the specific requirements and expectations for the operation and management of an education and care service. This is crucial in ensuring that all education and care services and Educators provide a safe, healthy, and high-quality environment for children to learn and grow.
Reflecting is not only about what happened and why. It also guides our decision making. It forces us to analyse different aspects of experiences we offer to make judgements in what should be repeated, extended or changed.
The Common Words in Different Languages Posters list common words in the multicultural languages spoken throughout Australia. These are very helpful for Educators communicating with children where English isn't their first language and to also teach children common words in different languages.
World Pizza Day is celebrated on the 9th of February. It is essentially a celebration of pizza and its journey. The following article provides activity ideas for children to implement on World Pizza Day.
