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Child Theorists and Their Theories in Practice

Child Theorists and Their Theories in Practice

As Educators working with children, it's important to understand each theoretical approach and use parts of different theorists in context. Each theorist’s ideas are independent of the other, but when put together, they give us a good overall understanding of…
Infectious Diseases For Pregnant Educators Working In Childcare

Infectious Diseases For Pregnant Educators Working In Childcare

Educators and other staff who are pregnant need to be aware of how some infections can affect their unborn child. If a staff member is pregnant, it is even more important than usual for the education and care service to…
Guide To Transitions Between Activities In Early Childhood Services

Guide To Transitions Between Activities In Early Childhood Services

Within an early childhood setting, throughout the day, children experience many transitions such as transitions that occur between activities or routines. The following article provides information on Transitions Between Activities, Supporting Transitions Between Activities, Transition Songs and Chants and more.
Leading Children in Hands On Exploration

Leading Children In Hands On Exploration

Children are naturally curious about their surroundings; this is most often expressed in the way they tinker with things, explore what happens next and ask questions about the world. Such innate inquisitiveness provides the ideal base to build hands-on exploration…
Under the Roof Ratios

Under the Roof Ratios

For centre-based services, some centres calculate ratios across the whole service, not by individual rooms. The term used is "under the roof".
Taking Children's Sleep Time Outside In Early Childhood Settings

Taking Children's Sleep Time Outside In Early Childhood Settings

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 also increases the duration of sleep. With Australia's serene climate, it's a great way for…
Exclusion Periods For Infectious Diseases In Early Childhood Services

Exclusion Periods For Infectious Diseases In Early Childhood Services

The spread of certain infectious diseases can be reduced by excluding the child or Educator, known to be infectious, from contact with others who are at risk of catching the infection. The following information details the recommended exclusion periods for…
Educational Leader In Childcare

A Guide For Educational Leaders In Early Childhood Settings

As per National Regulations, an Educational Leader is a suitably qualified and experienced educator, to lead the development and implementation of educational programs in the service. The following article includes information on the Roles and Responsibilities Of An Educational Leader,…
Separation Anxiety Babies and Toddlers

Separation Anxiety In Babies and Toddlers

Among the most challenging transitions in early childhood is when children start staying away from their parents for longer periods of time than they have been used to till then. For Educators caring for babies and toddlers who are having…
Levels For Childcare Wages

Levels For Childcare Wages

According to the Children’s Services Award 2010, all employees fall under a classification structure, this determines their minimum wage. Each “level” gives a definition of what is expected of the employee, the qualifications required and the duties the employee should…
Holistic Learning In Early Childhood

Holistic Learning In Early Childhood

Holistic learning gives as much importance to the emotional, social and physical growth of the child as the intellectual. Among the many benefits of holistic learning is that it enhances a child's subjective sense of well-being or simply put, makes…
Transition To School Statements

Transition To School Statements

To support preschool children transition to school, it is recommended that preschool educators complete a transition to school statement which is sent to the child's school. The Transition to School Statement gives a snapshot of a child’s strengths, perspectives, and…
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