Foam dough is a fun and tactile sensory material that combines shaving cream and cornstarch to create a soft, fluffy, and moldable substance. It's often used in early childhood settings for sensory play, fine motor skill development, and creative exploration. The following provides the recipe to make foam dough.
Cognitive development in young children refers to the growth of their ability to think and understand the world around them. This involves various cognitive concepts and skills that emerge and evolve as children grow. The following article provides information on Key Cognitive Concepts and Activities To Support Cognitive Development.
Working in a team to offer children with high quality early childhood education development, learning, and care is a requirement for a Cert 3 Qualified Educator. The following article lists some Common Interview Questions and Tips On How To Answer Them, How To Answer Interview Questions On The NQS And EYLF, How To Answer Interview Question About Your Weaknesses And Strengths, What To Say When You Don't Know The Answer, After An Interview What Is The Best Way To Respond and more.
Oobleck is a fascinating non-Newtonian fluid that behaves like both a liquid and a solid, depending on how you handle it. The following article provides a recipe of oobleck.
"Bluey" is a fantastic show that offers valuable lessons for children. It follows the adventures of a six-year-old Blue Heeler puppy named Bluey, who lives with her father, Bandit; her mother, Chilli; and her younger sister, Bingo. The following article provides information on the Bluey Episodes that children can learn from, Key Aspects Of Bluey, Why Children Love Bluey and more.
Word searches introduce new words, helping to expand a child's vocabulary and understanding of language. They reinforce correct spelling of words, improve literacy skills, and develop hand-eye coordination. These word searches can be laminated and given to children in OOSH, as a calming activity.
The following lists cultural and special events that are taking place in January 2025. This should help you to plan and organise upcoming events and celebrations for January 2025.
After drinking while working, a childcare provider in New Zealand barely missed having her registration revoked for drinking vodka from a bottle of Gatorade while working at an early development center in January 2022.
Early Childhood Management Services (ECMS) in Melbourne has decided to replace Mother's and Father's Day celebrations with "Family Day" to honour all caregivers and significant figures in children's lives.
Anti-bias education in early childhood is about creating an inclusive environment where all children feel respected, valued, and empowered. The following article provides information on, Helping Children Through Bias, How Anti-Bias Education Can Be Implemented, Anti-bias Framework, How To Create An Inclusive Environment, Using Language That Avoids Stereotypes and more.
Improving team meetings in early childhood settings involves creating a collaborative, efficient, and supportive environment that focuses on enhancing the quality of education and care. The following article provides Strategies To Improve Team Meetings, Examples Of Encouraging Participation, Example of Problem Solving, How To Incorporate Feedback and more.
Excursions and regular outings are valuable components of early childhood education, offering children opportunities to explore the wider community and enhance their learning experiences. The following article provides information on the Differences Between Excursions and Regular Outings, Benefits Of Excursions and Regular Outings, Planning Excursions, National Regulations On Excursions and Regular Outings and more.
Environmental print refers to the print that children see in their everyday environment, such as signs, logos, labels, and symbols. The following article provides information on Benefits Of Environmental Print, Incorporating Environmental Print in Early Childhood Settings, Examples Of Environmental Print, Activities Related To Environmental Print, Linking To The EYLF and more.
Designing engaging outdoor learning spaces offers stimulating resources and rich play-based learning opportunities that cater to all children’s interests, capabilities, cultures, and communities. The following article provides information on Physical Features Of Outdoor Spaces, Characteristics Of Outdoor Learning Spaces, Consideration For The Design Of Outdoor Spaces, Roles Of Adults In The Outdoor Learning Spaces and more.
