Kite Shapes Match enables children to match the correct shape to the matching kite. Visual memory and discrimination involve identifying patterns of relationships and similarities and differences that help children to learn about early representation and problem-solving. Matching and sorting activities can also be good for developing fine motor skills.
Kite Colour Matching enables children to match the correct colour kite to the corresponding kite flyer. Colour matching helps build visual perception and thinking skills. Children can generally sort into colours before they can identify the name of the colours. Learning to categorise and classify also helps memory skills.
Kite Tracing Lines enable children to trace over a variety of different lines in different directions. This will help children in the development of their pre-writing skills. As a child practice tracing over these lines through copying and tracing this will give them the confidence and ability to write letters and numbers correctly.
Earth Chakra Day is celebrated on the 12th of January. The following provides a list of activities and free printables that can be implemented into the curriculum for children.
The A to Z Of Mindfulness Posters is a great way to remind Educators and Parents of how they can practice being mindful. For each letter of the alphabet, there is an example of ways of being mindful. These are great to display in the staff room or for parents. They can also be discussed during group time with preschool and OOSH children.
The 2023 Calendar Of Events Posters lists cultural and special events that are taking place from January - December 2023. These can be used as a display each month as a reminder of the special celebrations and events that are taking place. This should help you to plan and organise upcoming events and celebrations for 2023.
After a child has a tantrum or a meltdown, offering fine motor tasks and reset activities enables the child to regain their self-regulation and also to return back to the group. The following article provides information on Reset Activities When To Use Rest Activities, Choosing Reset Activities and more.
Ice Cream Tracing Lines aims to help children in the development of pre-writing skills. It provides children with the ability to use cognitive development, observations, and hand-eye coordination and encourages the child to draw in a specific direction. As a child practice tracing over these lines through copying and tracing this will give them the confidence and ability to write letters and numbers correctly.
According to the Children’s Services Award 2010, all employees fall under a classification structure, this determines their minimum wage. Each “level” gives a definition of what is expected of the employee, the qualifications required and the duties the employee should perform in order to be paid at that particular level. Below is the list of classifications for each level.
The Chakra Colouring Pages enable children to become familiar with their chakra (energy centres) by learning the names, the colours associated with each one and where it is located on their body. Teaching children about chakras bring about better balance, awareness, and healing for them.
The Remember The Hard Days Posters are for Educators to read to themselves when they are having a bad day or need to re-focus, going through anxiety or need a pick me up. These posters should be printed and added to the staff room wall or put in a folder for Educators to take and read at work when necessary or laminated and given to Educators at the beginning of the year.
Recently, Sarah Mitchell, the Minister of Education for NSW, proposed that all children enrol in school the year they turn six.
