Effective communication can be understood as communication between two or more persons wherein the intended message is successfully delivered, received and understood. Since so much of the work in an early childhood education and care setting consists of listening, understanding and exchanging insights, effective communication makes up one of the key tools in the skill set for anyone running and/or leading a centre. The following article provides information on How Effective Communication Help, Basic Steps Of Effective Communication, Modes Of Communication, Difficult Conversations and more.
Hundreds of early childhood union members voted to take national action, shut down the early learning sector and take to the streets on Early Childhood Educators Day on September 7.
The Crazy Hair Playdough Mats are a great way for children to create their own crazy hair. Children can use coloured playdough to decorate their own crazy hair playdough mat. Playdough is good for children to manipulate and strengthen their fine motor skills.
Critical reflection has been explained in the EYLF as reflective practices that focus on implications for equity and social justice. In the context of childcare, it involves examining and analysing events, experiences and practices from a range of perspectives to inform future planning and decision-making. The following article provides information on Engaging In Critical Reflections, Questions For Critical Reflections, Practicing Critical Reflections and more.
On Friday 29th July go crazy and raise awareness about cystic fibrosis by encouraging children and Educators to wear their craziest hair for the day.
National Out of School Hour Care Educators Day is the annual National day to celebrate and recognise the important role Educators play in the lives of children.
NSW Health is currently seeing an increase in the number of COVID-19, influenza and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) cases in ECEC services and is predicting cases to grow over the coming months.
The Pyjama Colour Match enables children to match the pyjama bottoms with the correct colour pyjama top. This is great for children learning to recognise colours and also able to identify. Using the Pyjama Colour Match printables children will be able to identify primary and secondary colours. This is great for National Pyjama Day.
The Pyjama Match The Shapes is a simple shape matching activity for children. Children have to choose the correct shape and match them onto the corresponding coloured pyjamas. These can be laminated and used with the shapes provided or even as playdough mats. Also can be used as a National Pyjama Day activity.
National Pyjama Day is on Friday 22 July. It's a day for Educators and children to wear your favourite pair of PJ's to help The Pyjama Foundation raise awareness and funds for children in foster care.
Emotional or physical distress can add to the challenges of caring for children in a service setting. Toddlers' brains are not yet developed to rationalize situations and regulate the emotions they feel. The following article provides strategies you can use to comfort and soothe a toddler.
The Andrews government is providing location incentives of $9,000 to $50,000 for early childhood teachers to accept positions in particular Victoria regional, rural, and metro areas that need further support as part of the new Kindergarten Workforce Strategy changes.
Join Community Child Care as they present a free virtual Event - The Educational Leaders Conference 2022. You’ll hear from dynamic early learning expert Catharine Hydon and several of CCC’s own highly sought-after consultants.
The Weather Playdough Mats have pictures of different types of weather and children can add colourful playdough to each weather playdough mat. These would be a fun complement to a weather theme for young learners. They would also be perfect for a centre activity.
