

Family tree photo displays are more than just decorations; they are living stories within the learning environment. By showcasing the people who love and support each child, educators create a bridge between home and the early learning service. These displays nurture belonging, celebrate diversity, and remind children that their identities are valued. Whether crafted from branches, bulletin boards, or creative collages, family trees become powerful tools for emotional safety, cultural pride, and community connection.
Hand-eye coordination is a crucial skill for preschoolers, helping them with everyday tasks, sports, and academic activities like writing and drawing. Here are 40 engaging activities to develop this skill.
Anzac Day (April 25) is a national day of remembrance in Australia and New Zealand, honouring the service and sacrifice of soldiers. It marks the anniversary of the first major military action by the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) at Gallipoli in 1915.
Helping children engage with Anzac Day through age-appropriate activities builds understanding of history, respect, and community values. The following provides free Printables and Activities, Templates and Photo Ideas that will enable you to celebrate Anzac Day at your service and activities that can be implemented into the curriculum for children.
Easter can be a joyful time in early childhood settings, offering opportunities for play, creativity, and learning. Activities should be age-appropriate, inclusive, and respectful of diverse family values.
In early childhood education, the most powerful learning often happens through the simplest tasks. Practical Life activities—those everyday routines like pouring water, buttoning a shirt, or sweeping the floor—are more than just chores. They are foundational experiences that nurture independence, concentration, and confidence in young learners.
Working as a childcare professional can be a challenge especially when dealing with behavioural problems which may arise. The techniques we use when dealing with… Read More
There are different types of behaviour that children can display and sometimes it can be hard to manage, especially if a child is having behavioural… Read More
As Educators, there will be many instances where you will need to write about a child's behaviour. For a behaviour management plan, assessments, half-yearly or… Read More
As a parent, your behavioural expectations of your child can be higher than what is actually developmentally appropriate for your child's age.
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As Educators when communicating with Parents (through verbal or non-verbal communication), there will be times where we need to discuss issues or concerns that may… Read More
Challenging Behaviour is when a child does something that hurts themselves and/or other people.
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It's always difficult to bring up behavioural issues with parents, it can be nerve wrecking to tell a parent that their child misbehaves but that… Read More
As part of your child's development it is normal for your child to have anxiety and fears. A baby commonly shows a fearful sign to… Read More
All children deal with anger on a daily basis. Thinking about it as a child, there is a lot to be angry about. Elder people… Read More
It is important to understand that your child behaviour problems could not just be from attention seeking. There are many factors to take into consideration… Read More

As part of your child's development it is normal for your child to have anxiety...
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Developmental milestones are a set of functional skills or age-specific tasks that most children can...
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