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100 Languages of Children

100 Languages of Children

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,…
Nursery Room Activities and Toys

Nursery Room Activities and Toys

Creating a stimulating and safe environment for babies is essential for their development. Babies thrive on exploration, and the right toys can help them develop essential skills while keeping them engaged. The following article provides a list of toys and…
Creating Responsive Play Spaces

Creating Responsive Play Spaces

Creating responsive play spaces means designing environments that adapt to children's interests, needs, and developmental stages. Here are some key strategies:
Managing Infection - If A Child Is Sick

Managing Infection - If A Child Is Sick

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, …
Creating A Warm and Inviting Space

Creating A Warm and Inviting Space

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…
Modifying Play Spaces To Incorporate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Resources

Modifying Play Spaces To Incorporate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Resources

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.
A Curiosity Approach In The Babies Room

A Curiosity Approach In The Babies Room

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.
Strategies To Encourage Educators To Do Planned Activities and Set Up Experiences

Strategies To Encourage Educators To Do Planned Activities and Set Up Experiences

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.
Descriptive Praise and Appreciative Praise

Descriptive Praise and Appreciative Praise

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.
Free Resources For National Simultaneous Storytime 2025

Free Resources For National Simultaneous Storytime 2025

National Simultaneous Storytime is on Wednesday, 21st May. It is an annual event that aims to promote the value of reading and literacy. The NSS book for 2025 is The Truck Cat, written by Deborah Frenkel and Danny Snell. This…
Mindful Praise What To Say Instead Of "Good Job"

Mindful Praise What To Say Instead Of "Good Job"

 Mindful praise helps children develop intrinsic motivation and confidence by focusing on effort, creativity, and problem-solving rather than just the outcome. Here are some alternatives to saying "Good job!".
Making Yarning Circles More Meaningful

Making Yarning Circles More Meaningful

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.
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