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Celebrating International Cookie Day on the 4th December, in early childhood settings can be a delightful and educational experience for children. Here are some engaging ideas that can be implemented into the curriculum for children. 

Come along with Little Ted and Kiya as they prepare for their first day at primary school. This episode reflects some of the common experiences for children starting school for the first time, sharing helpful ‘tried and tested’ strategies to incorporate at home and in early learning settings.

Dreamy is a collection of FREE mindful audio stories from the First Storytellers – Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. While the stories are contemporary and beautifully encapsulate the relationship between First Nations people and Country. The accompanying learning kits include activity resources and cultural connection cards.

Day for Daniel 2024 will be held on Friday, October 25th. This day is Australia’s largest child safety awareness and education event, organized by the Daniel Morcombe Foundation. Participants are encouraged to wear red, educate, and donate to promote child safety and honor the memory of Daniel Morcombe.

National Water Week is celebrated from October 21st to 27th. Hosted by the Australian Water Association, this event aims to raise awareness about the importance of water and inspire action towards sustainable water management. The following article provides activity ideas that can be implemented into the curriculum for children. 

The Emergency Helpers Program aims to prepare children between the ages of 3-5 years for emergency situations. The following article provides a downloadable FREE resource booklet for Educators with program lessons on emergency situations. 

Erik Erikson’s theory of psychosocial development is a great framework for designing activities that support children’s growth at different stages. The following article provides Activities That Link To Child Theorist Erik Erikson and Linking Eriksons Theory To The EYLF.

Learning about insects in an early childhood environment offers numerous benefits for young children. The following article provides information on The Importance For Young Children To Learn About Insects and Insect Theme Activities, Setting Up An Insect Theme Learning Centre, Key Learning Goals For Insects Theme, Linking Insects Theme To The EYLF and more. 

Teaching preschoolers about space can be a fun and engaging way to spark their curiosity and imagination! The following provides a variety of experiences for children can engage in. 

Papa, Please Get the Moon for Me is a free story for Educators to download and read to young children. It is a story about a young girl named Monica who dreams of playing with the Moon, moon begins to shrink teaching Monica about moon phases. 

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