

Here are some simple science experiments, using all the colours of the rainbow! Great way to teach primary and secondary colours through science!
Letterland is a system for teaching children basic literacy skills on how to read, how to write and how to spell using a story-based approach. The following article provides information on What Is Letterland, How It Works, Examples, Free Resources and more!
Virtual excursions enable children to visit and discover places all over the world virtually. Visit countries across the globe, famous monuments and even planets and engage children in experiences that they wouldn't get to see otherwise. The following lists virtual excursions from across the world.
It is essential that all children growing up in Australia have access to opportunities to become proficient speakers of English.
Like adults, children have to deal with their own stress in life. Moving house, starting a new school, preparing for a new sibling - these are all stressful events that affect children. Children need a way to manage stress and anxiety and one form of practice is teaching children yoga.
Open ended questions cannot be responded to with one word answers such as yes or no. These types of questions enables a child to provide a more detailed response and encourages a child to stimulate their thinking and develop their language skills. Open ended questions supports a child to focus and make meaning of their experiences and enables them to see various possibilities.
During your child’s preschool years, an important milestone begins to emerge. This is the development of pre-writing skills. Pre-writing skills are used to encourage, develop and support opportunities for your preschool child to begin writing.
Language plays an important role in a child’s development. It enables a child to communicate effectively with their family, learn at school, socialize with friends, build relationships with others and complete simple tasks such as talking on the phone and buying something from the shops.
Reading aloud is one of the best kept secrets. It has tremendous impact on the child’s mind and helps them gain a good start on their education and learning. It also supports children to become emergent readers through the use of repetitive listening and using familiar words while reading.
In early childhood settings, one of the most popular experiences that a child enjoys is painting. As soon as the painting area is set up, there always seems to be a “charge” for the smocks and arguing about who is having the first turn. Painting is inviting, simple and engaging for a child and supports their overall learning and development. The following article provides a list on the different types of materials and items children can paint with.
The Children’s Services Award introduces a streamlined classification system and updated pay rates designed to better recognise the skills, qualifications, and responsibilities of early childhood… Read More
Children need safe and positive environments to learn and grow. To ensure this, services and educators need to ensure effective supervision at all times. The… Read More
Floorbook is a documentation approach that uses a large book with blank pages for children to record different aspects of their learning in small groups… Read More
In Norway and most other Scandinavian countries, children nap in the outdoors. According, to research outdoor sleeping not only promotes better daytime sleeping, but it… Read More
Nature programs in early childhood settings are a fantastic way to connect children with the natural world and promote holistic development. The following article provides… Read More
From 2026, every educator covered by the Children’s Services Award will move into a new, simplified classification structure. Instead of navigating 30 different levels, educators… Read More
Schemas are patterns of repeated behavior that allow children to explore and express developing ideas and thoughts through their play and exploration. The following article… Read More
The following article lists 30 art and craft descriptions and links to the EYLF. These can be used as a blurb, during observations, used for… Read More
Positive phrases play a crucial role in children's growth because they help nurture their emotional, social, and cognitive development. The following article lists 30 positive… Read More
From the earliest months of life, babies thrive when given opportunities to experience the outdoors. Nature is not just a backdrop for play—it is a… Read More

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