Create colourful soaked prints using a paper towel and watercolours.
Pot Gold Tracing Lines enables children to use hand-eye coordination and encourages them to draw in a specific direction. These are great for children who are developing their pre-writing skills.
Virtual excursions enable children to visit and discover places all over the world virtually. Visit countries across the globe, famous monuments and even planets and engage children in experiences that they wouldn't get to see otherwise. The following lists virtual excursions from across the world.
St Patrick's Day I Spy is a great counting game for children, Children have to count the correct picture objects and write the correct amount next to the picture. These can be laminated and children can circle the objects as they count. Great to use for St Patrick's Day.
As Educators working with children, it's important to understand each theoretical approach and use parts of different theorists in context. Each theorist’s ideas are independent of the other, but when put together, they give us a good overall understanding of how children develop as they age. The following is an overview of popular child theorists, a brief description of their theories and how to implement their theories into practice within the early childhood environment.
Leprechaun Colour Matching enables children to match the correct colour hat to the matching coloured leprechaun. This is great for children learning colours and for colour recognition.
Educators and other staff who are pregnant need to be aware of how some infections can affect their unborn child. If a staff member is pregnant, it is even more important than usual for the education and care service to make sure that all staff are following good infection control practices. The following article provides information on infectious diseases that could affect pregnant women and the preventative measures Educators should take and risk management during pregnancy.
This is a guide for educators on what to observe under each sub-learning outcome from the EYLF Framework Version 2, when a child is engaged in play and learning. Educators can plan experiences for the curriculum and for individual learning and gain an understanding of how children can achieve each individual outcome.
The Counting Pots Of Gold encourages children to recognise the number on the pot and to count the correct number of gold coins to add to each of the pots. This is a great way for children to recognise and learn numbers and for one to one correspondence. This can be used in a variety of ways including with playdough where children can make their own coins to add, laminates and used for drawing and so much more!
Within an early childhood setting, throughout the day, children experience many transitions such as transitions that occur between activities or routines. The following article provides information on Transitions Between Activities, Supporting Transitions Between Activities, Transition Songs and Chants and more.
On the 8th of March, it is Holi. Holi is one of the biggest Hindu festivals that celebrates the victory of good over evil. The following provides free Printables, Activities and Template that will enable you to celebrate Holi at your service and activities that can be implemented into the curriculum for children.
The Holi Colouring Pages enable children to colour, paint, collage each colouring page. Children can make them bright and colourful. These are great to use during Holi with children.
