The following Child Observation Posters provides a range of different observation methods that can be used when observing children. Each poster provides a brief description of the observation method and a sample. These posters can be displayed within the room to assist parents in understanding the purpose of observations and it can also be displayed in the staff room as a reminder for Educators. Using a variety of different observation methods provides a foundation for a child's individual assessment and planning and a well rounded and holistic picture of the child.
Fingerprint Alphabet Art is a simple activity for children to create objects using their fingerprints starting with each letter of the alphabet. There is an example of the fingerprint art for each letter that children can follow. This activity enables children to learn each letter of the alphabet by creating their own fingerprint art.
Saying sorry is among the earliest lessons in interpersonal behaviour that children learn when growing up. There are indeed many benefits of an apology but sometimes we forget that almost always they depend on both sides genuine feeling the emotions rather than being forced to go through the motions. The following article provides information on the Importance Of Apologising and Strategies To Support Children In Saying Sorry.
Salt can be used to encourage children to write their names, also a great sensory experience.
When her three-year-old son was finally accepted into a Montessori preschool, she was overjoyed but after a meeting at pick-up with Educators, the family was asked to withdraw their child from the centre immediately.
Positive Affirmations Flashcard With Pictures enables you to read them along with children. Saying positive affirmations will boost children's confidence, validates children's efforts, builds resilience maintain self-esteem, recognise their strengths and enables children to practice positivity.
Gratitude makes the children more positive, and optimistic and also gives more strong social connections. Gratitude helps the child to relish good memories and gives strength to fight with all the odds and adversity in life. The following article provides information on the Benefits of Learning Gratitude, Strategies To Teach Children Gratitude and more.
Biting is typical behaviour of infants and toddlers that we often notice. As the children grow up and gain self-control and self-regulation, gradually they stop biting. The following article provides information on Common Reasons For Biting, Responding To Biting, Strategies and more.
Join Dr Mary Anne Hall from EPEC Education, on Tuesday 10th October 2023, as she provides key strategies for providing a safe environment for children. Importantly, this Webinar will also cover recent changes to Government legislation regarding the transportation of children.
A Queensland mother is suing an early childhood service in northern Brisbane, after she claims that a four-year-old boy bit, scratched and hit her baby Jack, while the kids were left unattended in August 2018.
The Types Of Lines Posters can be used as a display in the children's writing centre which enables them to see the many different types of lines. They can use this as a reference for drawing and to practice these lines which will assist them in their pre-writing skills.
Bean bags are a great way for children to develop skills across all developmental areas. The following article provides information on Bean Bag Activities For Skills, Benefits Of Bean Bags and more.
