

Valentine’s Day is a wonderful opportunity for children to celebrate friendship, kindness, and creativity. Through simple crafts and playful activities, children can express love and appreciation for the special people in their lives- whether family, friends, or classmates. These activities encourage teamwork, imagination, and reflection, while helping children understand that Valentine’s Day is about caring for others and spreading joy.
The 11th of February is International Day of Women and Girls in Science. It enables us to honour women’s significant achievements in science and place a much-needed focus on girls entering Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) careers.
World Pizza Day is celebrated on the 9th of February. It is essentially a celebration of pizza and its journey. The following article provides activity ideas for children to implement on World Pizza Day.
On 26 January we celebrate Australia Day. The following provides a list of activities and free printables that can be implemented into the curriculum for children.
Lunar New Year is celebrated on the 29th of January 2025. The Lunar New Year in 2025 welcomes the Year of the Snake, according to the Chinese lunar calendar. The following article provides information ABout Lunar New Year, Year Of The Snake, Activity Ideas and Free Printables for children and more.
International Kite Day is held on January 14th, 2024. The following provides a list of activities and free printables that can be implemented into the curriculum for children.
Music in varied forms offers a plethora of benefits to children, whether they are listening to or making it themselves. The following article provides the benefits of singing to children.
Though children are not physically ready to write before school, there are certain skills that can prepare them to use words and ideas when they have to put their thoughts on paper. The following article provides strategies to nurture foundation skills that will support writing skills in children.
Bean bags are a great way for children to develop skills across all developmental areas. The following article provides information on Bean Bag Activities For Skills, Benefits Of Bean Bags and more.
Sensory play at a young age is very important for children’s development. It gives children an opportunity to through hands-on tactical play. The following article provides a list of sensory play items that can be included in a sensory bin for children to explore.
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

Jackson Pollock was an American artist who painted in the abstract expressionist style. He is...
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