Here’s a thoughtful set of critical reflection questions you can use to evaluate and enrich cultural displays in your service.
A “feelings toolbox” is a collection of strategies, visuals, and resources that help children recognize, express, and regulate their emotions. The following article provides information on What Is A Feeling Toolbox?, Benefits Of A Feeling Toolbox, Feeling Toolbox Tools For Different Age Groups, Effectively Implementing A Feeling Toolbox, Examples For Using The Feelings Toolbox in Real-Life Scenarios and more.
Language and literacy experiences for preschoolers aged 3 to 5 are all about sparking curiosity, building confidence, and laying the foundation for lifelong communication. Here’s a mix of engaging, developmentally appropriate ideas you can weave into your program.
Here are some thoughtfully framed critical reflection questions you can use with your team or in professional discussions to unpack the AEDC 2024 findings.
Autism Awareness Australia (AAA) and the ECEC Professional Learning program have launched a short, online, fee-free microskill course designed to give NSW early childhood professionals the tools they need to better support autistic children in their service.
The following lists cultural, special, and community events that are taking place in July 2025. This should help you to plan and organise upcoming events and celebrations for July 2025.
Let's Count, a free online professional development program, supports educators to develop the mathematics skills of children in their care by exploring and talking about mathematics in everyday life.
Self-talk is a powerful tool for helping children manage their emotions and behaviors. When used intentionally, it can guide children through tricky moments by giving them the language to pause, reflect, and choose a response. The following article provides information on Why It Works, What Are The Psychological Benefits Of Self-Talk, How to Encourage It, Examples of Self-Talk For Young Children, Activities to Support Self-Talk and more.
Big changes are on the horizon for ECEC services under the NQF, with new child safety reforms rolling out in two phases from 01 September 2025 and 01 January 2026.
Based on the AEDC 2024 findings, here are 5 targeted strategies services can implement to respond thoughtfully and effectively to rising developmental vulnerabilities.
The 2024 Australian Early Development Census (AEDC) results strike at the heart of what many early childhood educators are witnessing on the ground: a growing number of children entering educational settings with layered developmental vulnerabilities. The following article provides information on Key National Findings, What This Means For The Sector, What Early Childhood Services Can Do and more.
Supporting a toddler through moments of heightened emotion requires patience and thoughtful strategies. Here are some effective de-escalation techniques you can try. The following article provides information on De-escalation Strategies During A Tantrum, De-escalation Strategies During Separation Anxiety, De-escalation Strategies When A Toddler's Crying, De-escalation Strategies When A Toddler Hits. De-escalation When A Toddler Screams, De-escalation Strategies When A Toddler Bites and more.
