

Weather-themed activities are a fantastic way to help toddlers and preschoolers explore nature, science, and sensory play. The following article provides information on Weather Theme Activity Ideas, Importance Of A Weather Theme, Goals For A Weather Theme Linking To The EYLF and more.
Teaching math through play in early childhood is a fantastic way to make learning engaging and natural. The following article provides information on Strategies To Teach Math Through Play, Importance Of Teaching Math Through Play, Using Everyday Activities to Teach Math Concepts In Early Childhood, Mathematical Language in Early Education, Best Practices in Teaching Math, and more.
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education for toddlers is all about fostering curiosity, problem-solving, and hands-on learning through play. Early exposure to STEM concepts helps build foundational skills that support cognitive development and creativity. The following article provides information on Ways to Introduce STEM to Toddlers, STEM Activities For Toddlers, STEM Materials, STEM Goals, Linking EYLF To STEM and more.
Cooking with toddlers in early childhood services can be a delightful and educational experience. It helps children develop essential skills across various areas. The following article provides information on Toddler Skills In The Kitchen, Kitchen Activities, Simple Recipes To Try With Toddlers and more.
Mother Goose Day is on the 1st of May. This day offers a magical opportunity to ignite young imaginations and introduce children to the timeless joy of nursery rhymes and storytelling. Here’s a comprehensive guide—with practical ideas and a sample program plan.
The following provides a list of activity ideas for each sub-outcome of MTOP Outcome 2: Children and Young People Are Connected With And Contribute To Their World.
Zoo-themed activities are a fantastic way to engage toddlers and preschoolers while teaching them about animals, habitats, and conservation. The following article provides information on Zoo Themed Activity Ideas, Zoo Themed Children's Books, Importance Of Zoo Theme, Goals For Zoo Theme, Linking To The EYLF and more.
The following provides a list of activity ideas for each sub-outcome of MTOP Outcome 1: Children Have a Strong Sense of Identity.
Toddlers have a greater understanding of the world around them by this stage. Their cognitive development (also known as intellectual development and thinking skills) continues… Read More
Infants begin to develop trust when parents begin to fulfil their needs. Such as changing an infant's nappy when needed, feeding on request and holding… Read More
Beginning at birth the construction of thought processes, such as memory, problem solving, exploration of objects etc, is an important part of an infant’s cognitive… Read More
Toddlers want to do more on their own and do not like it when you begin to establish limits on their behaviour. Tantrums can become… Read More
Your preschooler is now able to focus their attention more accurately and is less influenced by distractions. The intensity of questions increase as your child… Read More
John Dewey is often seen as the proponent of learning by doing – rather than learning by passively receiving. He believed that each child was active,… Read More
Toddler advance and gains new skills in Gross Motor Development milestones achieved throughout earlier years. Co-ordination and challenges that could not be performed before such… Read More
Erik Erikson developed a psychosocial theory to understand how we each develop our identities through eight stages of psychosocial development from infancy to adulthood. The… Read More
At this point preschoolers begin to interact effectively with others. Play becomes more innovative and organized and “boyfriend” or “girlfriend” begins to emerge. Preschoolers have… Read More
From now, babies begin to identify and respond to their own feelings, understanding other's feelings & needs and interact positively with others. A baby's social and… Read More

Here’s how each developmental milestone from birth to 12 months aligns with the EYLF outcomes.
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