Childcare Articles

Biting is a common behavior among toddlers, but it can be distressing for both parents and caregivers. The following article provides information on Understanding The Causes, Prevention Strategies including Gestures and Words To teach Toddlers and more. 

Parent / Educator meetings help build respectful and positive relationships and enable educators and parents to share information about the child. Meetings add to the casual, daily conversations that you have with families by providing more detailed information about children's…

Lighting plays a crucial role in early childhood environments, impacting everything from mood and behavior to learning and development. The following article provides information on Effect Of Lighting, Effects Of Poor Lighting, The Effects Of Poor Lighting On Children, Dim…

Writing transition statements in early childhood education is an important task that helps ensure a smooth transition for children moving from early childhood settings to primary school. The following article provides information on the Purpose Of Transition Statements, Key Components…

Celebrating Halloween in early childhood settings in Australia can be a fun and enriching experience. The following article provides the Pros and Cons Of Celebrating Halloween, Learning Goals For Halloween A Theme, Halloween Activities For Toddlers and Preschoolers, Linking Halloween…

Showcasing children’s work creatively can boost their confidence and make them feel valued. The following article provides information on Showcasing Children's Work, Showcasing Children's Work Outdoors, Showcasing Ongoing Projects, Showcasing Collaborative Projects and more.

The theme of this year's Children's Week is Article 24 of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) - Article 24 Children have the right to a clean and safe environment. The following article provides information…

Celebrating children’s achievements in early childhood is crucial for their development and self-esteem. The following article provides strategies and ideas on Creative Ways To Celebrate Children’s Achievements, Involving Children In Planning Their Own Celebrations, Involving Parents In Celebrating Children's Achievements…

While the function of a learning curriculum is to lay out what is going to be taught to children, pedagogical approaches covers all the ways how such a curriculum can be taught. In the early childhood context, the most effective…

Hosting a fundraising event can be a great way to meet additional or unexpected costs incurred at your service. What’s more, it helps children to learn to be giving and provides a sense of accomplishment at contributing to an event.…

Providers of childcare care or early childhood educational services are required to get their service rated for quality by regulatory authorities. Quality ratings are provided after assessments against the seven quality areas outlined in the National Quality Standard or NQS.…

Age-appropriate cooking is one of the most effective ways to instil healthy eating in children. They will be more open to eating nutritious foods and practise positive mealtime habits if they are involved in the making of such foods themselves.…