Tremendous advances in brain imaging technology over the last ten years have led to a quantum leap in brain research. Among the research areas most studied by scientists is the effect of musical experiences on the brain development of children. The following article provides information on How Music Enriches Brain Development In Children, Playing Music Vs Listening To Music, Benefits Of Music and more.
In NSW, nominated supervisors and persons in day-to-day charge must complete a child protection course required by a Government protocol applying to the approved provider in accordance with section 162A of the Children (Education and Care Services) National Law. In-house training is not sufficient.
The NSW Child Safe Standards Posters display each of the 10 standards as well as details on why each standard is important and how this standard can be applied in the service. The Child Safe Standards establish a standard so that organisations can evaluate their ability to keep children safe and set performance goals. The Standards offer organisations practical advice on how to promote a child-friendly culture, adopt policies, and take actions that prioritise children's best interests and keep them safe from harm.
National Child Protection Week will run from 4-10 September 2022. The overriding theme of National Child Protection Week in 2022 will be "Every child, in every community, needs a fair go."
The following list of cultural and special events that are taking place in September 2022. This should help you to plan and organise upcoming events and celebrations for September 2022.
The Matching Colour Colouring Pages enable children to look and colour. This means that children observe the colour on the left picture and match the same colour when they are colouring in the uncoloured picture. This is great for children to develop visual skills and observations skills and for those children learning colours.
The full program for the 2022 September Roadshow is now available. The NSW Department Of Education has put together 16 free webinars throughout September, for all Educators to engage with the department on best practice and regulatory requirements, and to hear about updates on program and policy initiatives.
A child-centred approach in an ECEC context involves giving children choices of learning activities, with the teacher acting as a facilitator of learning. It is a way of placing the child at the notional centre of the learning process in which they are active participants. The following article provides information on Child-Centred Curriculum, The Learning Environment, Educator's Role and more.
Popsicle stick coasters are a very cute gift that can be made by children of any age. Children can paint, colour, draw, tye dye, tape and design their very own coaster set for a loved one in their family. It's useful and practical and simple to do.
Everyone has a phone and a very practical and easy gift for children to make is a DIY Mobile Holder. These can be given to dads on Father's Day and are very useful for dads to use at work or at home to hold their phones in. It's super simple to make and even babies and toddlers can decorate one for dad too! A great idea to gift dads this Father's Day.
The Car Wheels Alphabet Match is an alphabet activity that enables children to recognise lowercase and uppercase letters and match the lowercase letter to the correct uppercase wheel. This is a great alphabet and letter recognition game for children.
Superhero Number Counting is a counting activity where children need to recognise and identify the number on the background and add the correct number of superheroes. This is a great way for children to recognise and learn numbers and one-to-one correspondence. This can be used in various ways and laminated for quiet activities.
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