

Introducing diversity through books is a fantastic way to help children understand and appreciate different cultures, identities, and perspectives. It provides an opportunity to discuss similarities and differences between children's life and the characters in the book. The following article provides a list of 20 Best Books For Children About Diversity, Main Themes Explored In These Books, Diversity and the NQS and more.
Italian is widely regarded as one of the easiest languages to learn, particularly for English speakers, thanks to its linguistic proximity to English. Italian is highly phonetic—words are pronounced as they are written, reducing confusion in pronunciation. The following article provides information on Learning Numbers in Italian, Learning Colours in Italian, Learning Farm Animals in Italian, Simple Songs and Rhymes In Italian, Everyday Words In Italian and more.
The My Outdoor Classroom Nature Passport package supports educators in taking children outdoors for enriched play-based learning. It includes five outdoor classroom activities (supported by lesson plans) and explores the value of play.
Yulunga means playing in the language of the Kamilaroi (Gamori) people of northwestern New South Wales. Suitable for preschool children, Yulunga can be used as an educational resource and as a guide to inclusive, structured sport within communities, developed by the Australian Sports Commission.
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.
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

Developmental milestones are things that, by a given age, most kids can accomplish. Milestones are...
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Montessori stressed that children learn best by using their senses and pursuing their interests, rather...
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Challenging Behaviour is when a child does something that hurts themselves and/or other people.
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