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Dinosaur Activities For Children

Dinosaur Activities For Children

Children of all ages are fascinated by dinosaurs. Children's imaginations and curiosities are sparked by these amazing creatures, and they present countless educational opportunities. The following article provides a list of free printables, and activities on Dinosaurs that can be…
Principles Of The MTOP Version 2.0

Principles Of The MTOP Version 2.0

The following are 8 Principles that reflect contemporary theories and research evidence concerning children and young people’s play, leisure and learning and place-based and relational pedagogies.
Importance of Displaying Children’s Artwork

Importance of Displaying Children’s Artwork

Some of the most significant early childhood learning takes place through art and craft activities. Thus children’s artwork is considered among the major forms of pedagogical documentation. The following article provides information on the importance and strategies of displaying children’s…
Developing Children's Sense Of Belonging

Developing Children's Sense Of Belonging

Developing a sense of belonging is crucial for children to feel secure and loved both in family relationships and the larger community. The following article provides strategies on how Educators can help in developing a child’s sense of belonging.
Children and Weapon Play In Early Childhood Services

Children and Weapon Play In Early Childhood Services

Symbolic or dramatic play is one of the key play phases outlined by developmental psychologists. Part of such pretend play may involve weapons, just like other objects children see in popular media and tv. The following article provides information on…
Bush Kinder Program

Bush Kinder Program

Early education care services are increasingly making bush kinders part of their educational programs. These involve excursions to sites in the midst of nature and away from structured service settings. The following article provides information about the Benefits of Bush…
Early Childhood Teachers (ECT) Award Wages in Australia

Early Childhood Teachers (ECT) Award Wages in Australia

When working as a qualified Early Childhood Teacher (with a university degree) within a service, your rate of pay will come from the Educational Services Teachers Award, 2010. This Award is specifically for Early Childhood Teachers employed as the ECT…
Creating A Multicultural Environment In An Early Childhood Setting

Creating A Multicultural Environment In An Early Childhood Setting

As an early childhood educator, you are entrusted with shaping children for the future. Creating a multicultural environment in the learning space is one of the most effective ways of helping children prepare for this world as they learn inclusive…
Developmental Stages Of A Child's Writing

Developmental Stages Of A Child's Writing

The development of writing skills depends on a variety of physiological and environmental factors. Children have to develop fine motor skills as well as hand-eye coordination to be able to write. Also, their awareness of sounds and prints in the…
Problem-Solving Strategies For Children

Problem-Solving Strategies For Children

Children of all ages face problems; while a three-year-old may be struggling to button up a shirt, a five-year-old might feel stuck with a challenging puzzle. Indeed as they grow older, the variety and complexity of problems can only increase.…
Phonemic Awareness in Young Children

Phonemic Awareness in Young Children

Phonemes are the basic units of a spoken language and awareness that language is composed of these small sounds is termed phonemic awareness. The following article provides strategies for building phonemic awareness in young children.
Sensory Processing In The Learning Environment

Sensory Processing In The Learning Environment

Sensory processing is the effective understanding of various environmental stimuli through the sense organs and their corrective interpretation in one’s brain. The following article provides strategies on how you can help improve sensory processing in the early childhood learning environment.
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