

Here are several ideas for an outdoor experience that weaves together sustainability and Aboriginal perspectives/culture in a way that feels authentic, respectful, and engaging for young children.
Music activities are a fantastic way to engage children, enhance their creativity, and support their cognitive and social development. Here are some fun and interactive music activities for toddlers and preschoolers.
The following provides a list of outdoor activities for babies and toddlers that promote sensory exploration and interaction with the natural environment. It also includes linking to the EYLF and the benefits of outdoor play for babies and toddlers.
The "Health" theme introduces children to essential practices like washing hands, brushing teeth, and eating balanced meals. The following article provides Health Theme Activity Ideas, Importance Of Heatlh Theme, Goals For Health Theme, Linking To The EYLF, and more.
Gardening offers a wealth of educational benefits for children, fostering development across multiple domains. It also fosters environmental sustainability. The following provides a list of 20 Gardening Activities and the Benefits Of Gardening For Children.
From the 2nd of April to the 13th of April is Nature Play Week. Nature Play Week is an annual event that celebrates the importance of outdoor play and connecting children with nature. The following provides activity ideas that will help you celebrate Nature Play Week at your service and can be implemented into the curriculum for children.
Emotional regulation refers to the ability to recognize, understand, and manage one's emotions in a way that is appropriate for the situation. It involves strategies and skills that help individuals control their emotional reactions, maintain balance, and respond to challenges constructively. The following article provides 30 fun and effective emotional regulation activities designed for children aged 2–4 years to help them understand and manage their feelings.
ABC Kids has created a new lullaby to support children's transition to quiet time and bedtime. This beautiful track was written and performed by Christine Anu. Piki Lullaby includes the Kalaw Kawaw Ya/Kala Lagaw Ya language from Zenadth Kes (Torres Strait). Piki Lullaby was created on the lands of the Darumbal and Gadigal people.
Prewriting patterns are fundamental shapes and strokes that help young children develop the fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination necessary for writing. They are typically introduced gradually as children develop the ability to draw basic shapes and lines. The following article provides information on Benefits Of Children Learning Prewriting Patterns, Progression Of Prewriting Patterns, What Age Do Children Usually Master These Patterns?, How Do These Patterns Relate To Future Writing Skills?, What Are Some Effective Teaching Strategies For Prewriting Patterns, What Are Alternative Teaching Strategies For Prewriting?, What Are Alternative Teaching Strategies For Prewriting? and more.
The following article lists 20 Cultural Games, Instructions For Each Game, Benefits Of Teaching Children These Games, Linking To The EYLF and more.
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

Young children who are not able to develop age-appropriate strategies for regulating aggressive behaviour are...
See more...
Gardner proposed a theory of multiple intelligences that suggests there is more than one intelligence...
See more...
Here’s how Physical Development, Cognitive & Language Development, and Social & Emotional Development for 12...
See more...© 2009-2025 Aussie Childcare Network Pty Ltd. All Rights Reserved.
