The 5 Learning Outcomes are intended to document the complex and integrated learning and development of every child from birth to age five. They recognise that children learn in a variety of ways and at varying rates depending on their ability. The following articles provide a list of the 5 EYLF Learning Outcomes and their sub-outcomes (Version 2.0).
For Educators and ECTs minimum wage rates in awards increased by 5.75% in July, so it’s time to recheck your wages.
The National Quality Standard includes seven quality areas, in each quality area includes standards. These standards are high-level outcome statements. Under each standard are elements that describe the outcomes that contribute to the standard being achieved within the service. The following lists the documentation services that are required to have in order to support the achievement of each quality area from 1 to 7.
At its simplest, communication is the process of sending and receiving information between two or more people. Visual communication involves the exchange of information using pictures, imagery, symbols and signs. The following article provides strategies for using visual communication with children.
After leaving a toddler on a bus for more than five hours in the heat of Central Queensland, two childcare providers avoided going to jail.
A third round of regulatory changes will come into effect for the majority of jurisdictions from 1 October 2023. The 1 October 2023 changes will Improve the safety and well-being of children, Amend requirements for the FDC sector to strengthen regulatory oversight and safety and Improve the provision of NQF information to families.
Have you ever wondered why there are so many bubbles in fizzy drinks? Well this experiment will give you a clearer understanding of how bubbles are made up of gas that has been mixed into a liquid (fizzy drink).
A science experiment on how to make electricity using your hair.
A science experiment that involves mixing oil, water and washing up liquid together.
Planet Tracing Lines aims to help children in the development of pre-writing skills. It provides children the ability to use cognitive development, observations, hand-eye co-ordination and encourages the child to draw in a specific direction. As a child practices tracing over these lines through copying and tracing this will give them the confidence and ability to write letters and numbers correctly.
For all those Frozen fans and those who love to simply experiment here’s an interesting activity to do. We will be making our ice grow here. Grow what, ice? How is that possible? Same was my reaction and believe me even after having done it in front of my eyes I couldn’t believe it. So basically, we will be teaching these little geniuses what crystallisation is all about through this experiment. And I bet kids are going to love this and you will have to repeat this too. So better have a crate of icy cool water and a large tub to collect all the overflows. Be ready to get that chill run down your spine!
The Space Pom Pom Mats are designed for children to add pom poms to each space-themed mat. Pom pom mats encourage children to develop their fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination. These can also be used with play dough. Children can roll play dough balls to add to each planet.
Magnetic bottles are a perfect science, sensory and calm down activity. As Educators, you would also love this because on one hand it's very easy to make and on the other, it has several benefits. Children are going to love these magnetic discovery bottles as they will be surprised to see the objects inside the bottle dance to the tunes of the magnet that they will be operating from the outside. Once you make it, seal the lid and store it on your shelf for using it over a period of time.
National Science Week is Australia’s annual celebration of science and technology and it is held from 12 - 20 August 2023.
