In order to decrease the number of children struck and killed by cars, a City of Sydney councillor has proposed that drivers be restricted to driving no faster than 40 km/h around early childhood services.
March 18th, is Global Recycling Day. It is a recycling initiative that encourages us to look at our trash in a new light and encourages us to use recycled materials in different ways. The following provides free Printables and Activities that will enable you to celebrate Global Recycling Day at your service and activities that can be implemented into the curriculum for children.
The State Administrative Tribunal fined a Bunbury childcare centre, in WA $15,000 after a four-year-old boy wandered off its property alone, a caution has been given to childcare service providers.
The Welcome In Different Languages Posters provides "Welcome" in 21 different languages. These are great to use as a display around the entrance to provide an inclusive environment. It's also a great way for children to learn "Welcome" in different languages from around the world.
The Children Of The World Posters show children from around the world. These are great to display within the learning environment that enable children to observe how children from different parts of the world, how they dress, similarities and differences. These are great to show diversity, belonging and harmony.
How do people greet their friends everywhere they go?
In English we all like to say "hi there" and "hello".
What do we say in other places I would like to know?
When we see brand new faces how do we say "hello"?
In German we say "hallo"
"Hallo" (children repeat)
In French "bonjour"
"Bonjour" (children repeat)
In spanish we say "ola"
"Ola" (children repeat)
Italian it's "ciao"
"Ciao" (children repeat)
Portuguese "oi"
"Oi" (children repeat)
Greek "yasoo"
"Yasoo" (children repeat)
Chinese "Ni hao"
"Ni hao" (children repeat)
Those are the way we say hello...
It's fun to learn new things to say everywhere we go,
It's fun to make new friends each day to smile and say hello!
The Harmony In Different Languages Posters show how to say Harmony in different languages from around the world. This is great to be used as a display in the learning environment and to celebrate Harmony Week.
These 20 posters feature individual countries and where in the world they are situated on the world globe. These globe posters can be used as displays and for children to understand and observe where different countries are situated in the world.
On Friday, the 10th of March, a three-year-old girl was left on a daycare bus in Victoria for up to five hours. After being put on the bus outside of her home to attend the service, her parents received a call at 3 pm and allegedly told an Educator discovered the young toddler still on the bus in the afternoon.
Sustainability in early childhood education is an important part of keeping a natural and clean environment and should be incorporated into each and every service setting.
March 17th, is St Patrick's Day. St. Patrick's Day observes the death of St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland. The holiday has evolved into a celebration of Irish culture with parades, special foods, music, dancing, drinking and a whole lot of green. The following provides free Printables and Templates that will enable you to celebrate St Patrick's Day at your service and activities that can be implemented into the curriculum for children.
The Recycling Posters provide images of recycling. These can be used as discussion points for children. These can also be used as part of a recycling display.
