

The early childcare setting can be hugely valuable in instilling healthy eating and lifestyle habits in children. What better way to do that than by engaging them in fun cooking activities. The following article provides a list of cooking skills for children from 2 years to 5 years old.
Easter can be a joyful time in early childhood settings, offering opportunities for play, creativity, and learning. Activities should be age-appropriate, inclusive, and respectful of diverse family values.
Harmony Week is celebrated from the 17th to the 23rd of March 2025. The following provides free Printables and Activities that will enable you to celebrate Harmony Week at your service and activities that can be implemented into the curriculum for children.
March 18th, is Global Recycling Day. It is a recycling initiative that encourages us to look at our trash in a new light and encourages us to use recycled materials in different ways. The following provides free Printables and Activities that will enable you to celebrate Global Recycling Day at your service and activities that can be implemented into the curriculum for children.
March 17th, is St Patrick's Day. St. Patrick's Day observes the death of St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland. The holiday has evolved into a celebration of Irish culture with parades, special foods, music, dancing, drinking and a whole lot of green. The following provides free Printables and Templates that will enable you to celebrate St Patrick's Day at your service and activities that can be implemented into the curriculum for children.
On the 14th of March, it is Holi. Holi is one of the biggest Hindu festivals that celebrates the victory of good over evil. The following provides free Printables, Activities and Template that will enable you to celebrate Holi at your service and activities that can be implemented into the curriculum for children.
On the 3rd of March, wildlife is celebrated worldwide for the UN World Wildlife Day. The following provides free Printables that will enable you to celebrate World Wildlife Day at your service and activities that can be implemented into the curriculum for children.
On 2nd March, it is Dr Seuss Day. It is a day that celebrates the birthday of Theodor Seuss Geisel – otherwise known by the pen name by which he authored children’s books: Dr Seuss. The following provides free Printables that will you celebrate Dr Seuss Day at your service and activities that can be implemented into the curriculum for children.
Auslan is the sign language of the Australian Deaf community. The following article provides a list of rhymes in Auslan. Each rhyme includes lyrics, a picture song board, key signs and a video of how to use Auslan signs to sing each rhyme.
On the 20th of February every year, it is National Love Your Pet Day. This special day honours the bond between humans and their beloved pets. The following provides Pet, Printables, Activities and Template that will help you celebrate pets at your service that can be implemented into the curriculum for children.
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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