Following the discovery of serious shortcomings in the case of one of Australia's worst pedophiles, an independent investigation of Queensland's child protection system will be initiated. Under the direction of Luke Twyford from the Child Death Review Committee, the investigation will closely investigate the Blue Card system, which evaluates an individual's suitability to work with children.
On 26 January we celebrate Australia Day. A day to reflect on what we have achieved and what we can be proud of in our great nation. However, for Aboriginal Australians, it's a day of sorrow and loss. A clear reminder of their loss of freedom, loss of family, loss of culture - January 26 for Aboriginal Australians mourn the day by calling it Invasion Day.
The following article provides practical hacks to make your life as an Educator easier and more enjoyable. Practical Hacks include Organization and Time Management, Engaging Activities, Classroom Management, Documentation and Assessmenr, Personal Wellbeing and more.
Reflection is a valuable tool for personal growth and learning; critical reflection takes it a step further by promoting deeper analysis and transformative change. The following article provides information on What Is Reflection, What Is Critical Reflection, Differences Between Reflection and Critical Reflection, When To Use Reflections, When To Use Critical Reflections, Sharing Reflections and Critical Reflections With Families, Linking To The EYLF and more.
Sustainability Activities not only teach them about the importance of taking care of our planet. The following article provides information on Sustainability Activities For Toddlers, Sustainability Activities For Preschoolers, Linking To The EYLF Outcomes and more.
We have now updated our Widgets to include Sleep Checks, Vehicle Transportation and Change Of Clothes.
Penguin Awareness Day is celebrated on January 20th each year. The following article provides information on Activities and Printables that can be implemented into the curriculum for children.
Waldorf education is a unique and holistic approach to child development, founded by Rudolf Steiner in 1919. The following article provides a Guide To Waldorf Education, The Waldorf Environment, How To Set Up The Environment According To Waldorf, The Waldorf Curriculum, Teaching Methods and more.
The following article provides information on Expectations, Documentation Requirements, Tips and Hacks to help you navigate within the work environments as a first-time ECT graduate.
Phonics is a method used to teach reading and writing by developing learners' ability to hear, identify, and manipulate phonemes and associating these sounds with their corresponding letters and letter patterns. The following article provides information on Key Concepts Of Phonics, Why Phonics Is Important, Benefits of Teaching Phonics, How To Teach Phonics, Activities, and more.
The Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) is guided by the concepts of "Belonging, Being, and Becoming," which are central to children's learning and development. The following article provides information on Understanding Belonging, Being and Becoming, Examples Of Belonging, Being and Becoming, Implementing Belonging, Being and Becoming and more.
Learning simple words in different languages can create an inclusive and engaging learning environment. The following article provides essential words that can be used with children within the learning environment who are learning English in Mandarin, Arabic, Vietnamese, Italian, Hindi, Greek, Spanish, Tagalog/Filipino, Korean, Canotnese, and Punjabi.
