

The "100 Languages of Children" is a concept from the Reggio Emilia Approach, an educational philosophy that emphasizes children's diverse ways of expressing themselves and learning. This approach encourages children to explore their creativity, curiosity, and individuality through various mediums, fostering a deeper understanding of the world around them.
The following article describes the actions to take if you think a child or a staff member is sick or if a notifiable disease occurs in the education and care service; it includes information on Watching For Symptoms In Children, Identifying Severe Sickness, What To Do If A Child Seems Sick, Keeping Records and more.
Descriptive praise and appreciative praise are powerful tools for encouraging positive behavior and fostering intrinsic motivation in children. The following article provides information on Descriptive Praise, Appreciative Praise, Examples and more.
Actively managing waste in an early learning service is essential for sustainability, cost efficiency, and environmental responsibility. Here are some effective strategies to implement waste management:
Creating a warm and inviting space in a pack-up, pack-down setting can be challenging, but with a few thoughtful touches, you can transform the environment into a welcoming and engaging space for children and families. Here are some tips and tricks to enhance the atmosphere:
The following article provides information on Strategies For Getting Educators Engaged In Planned Activities, Create A Simple, Visual Planning Board, Encourage Educators To Co-Create The Program and more.
A Curiosity Approach environment fosters exploration, creativity, and sensory-rich experiences, making learning feel natural and engaging. Here are some additional ideas to enhance your nursery room setup.
Creating responsive play spaces means designing environments that adapt to children's interests, needs, and developmental stages. Here are some key strategies:
Incorporating Indigenous resources into playspaces helps create a culturally rich and inclusive environment that fosters respect, learning, and connection to First Nations traditions. Here are some ways to modify playspaces meaningfully to incorporate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander resources.
Here are some ideas on how to make your Yarning Circle more meaningful and to help reframe the sharing time while keeping the children engaged.
As an Educator in Australia, your pay rate falls under the Children’s Services Award 2010. This award states the minimum amount that an employer can… Read More
When working as a qualified Early Childhood Teacher (with a university degree) within a service, your rate of pay will come from the Educational Services… Read More
When working as a Diploma Qualified Educator your pay rate is from the Children's Services Award 2010. This Award states your minimum rate of pay… Read More
When working as a Cert 3 Qualified Educator, your pay rate is from the Children's Services Award 2010. This Award states your minimum rate of… Read More
Educational Leaders play a crucial role in their early childhood service by ensuring that the educational program aligns with best practices and supports the holistic… Read More
In early childhood education and care, ratios are more than a technicality—they are a frontline safeguard. Every child deserves responsive supervision, emotional connection, and developmental… Read More
With the new national child safety reforms kicking in on 1 September 2025, early childhood services like yours have a real opportunity to lead the… Read More
Here’s a comprehensive Mobile Phone and Smart Watch Policy tailored for early childhood education and care (ECEC) services in Australia, aligned with the latest 2025… Read More
The Sea of Fish Challenge is a national initiative that invites children, educators, families, and communities to create and display fish artworks as a symbol… Read More
Cold weather play is incredibly beneficial for early childhood development! It helps children build resilience, strengthen their immune systems, and develop essential motor skills. Here’s… Read More

With the new national child safety reforms kicking in on 1 September 2025, early childhood...
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Among the key principles of the NQF is the valuing of Australia’s Aboriginal and Torres...
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Setting up room displays can be quite exciting. The following article provides information on Non...
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