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Yarning Circles In Early Childhood Services

Yarning Circles In Early Childhood Services

A yarning circle is the practice of speaking and listening from the heart, for sitting together to talk and listen and share ideas and stories.
Supporting Children Deal With Stress

Supporting Children Deal With Stress

Children, even young ones, regularly experience stress as they negotiate unfamiliar settings and people besides the turbulence of their own inner lives. The following article provides information on Using Calming Strategies for children, Teaching Self Regulation and more.
Principles Of The MTOP Version 2.0

Principles Of The MTOP Version 2.0

The following are 8 Principles that reflect contemporary theories and research evidence concerning children and young people’s play, leisure and learning and place-based and relational pedagogies.
Importance of Displaying Children’s Artwork

Importance of Displaying Children’s Artwork

Some of the most significant early childhood learning takes place through art and craft activities. Thus children’s artwork is considered among the major forms of pedagogical documentation. The following article provides information on the importance and strategies of displaying children’s…
Developing Children's Sense Of Belonging

Developing Children's Sense Of Belonging

Developing a sense of belonging is crucial for children to feel secure and loved both in family relationships and the larger community. The following article provides strategies on how Educators can help in developing a child’s sense of belonging.
Children and Weapon Play In Early Childhood Services

Children and Weapon Play In Early Childhood Services

Symbolic or dramatic play is one of the key play phases outlined by developmental psychologists. Part of such pretend play may involve weapons, just like other objects children see in popular media and tv. The following article provides information on…
Bush Kinder Program

Bush Kinder Program

Early education care services are increasingly making bush kinders part of their educational programs. These involve excursions to sites in the midst of nature and away from structured service settings. The following article provides information about the Benefits of Bush…
Early Childhood Teachers (ECT) Award Wages in Australia

Early Childhood Teachers (ECT) Award Wages in Australia

When working as a qualified Early Childhood Teacher (with a university degree) within a service, your rate of pay will come from the Educational Services Teachers Award, 2010. This Award is specifically for Early Childhood Teachers employed as the ECT…
Creating A Multicultural Environment In An Early Childhood Setting

Creating A Multicultural Environment In An Early Childhood Setting

As an early childhood educator, you are entrusted with shaping children for the future. Creating a multicultural environment in the learning space is one of the most effective ways of helping children prepare for this world as they learn inclusive…
Sensory Processing In The Learning Environment

Sensory Processing In The Learning Environment

Sensory processing is the effective understanding of various environmental stimuli through the sense organs and their corrective interpretation in one’s brain. The following article provides strategies on how you can help improve sensory processing in the early childhood learning environment.
Strategies To Boost Confidence In Children

Strategies To Boost Confidence In Children

Confidence is crucial for setting and achieving goals in all stages and areas of life. However, confidence is not something that one child is born with more than others; rather confidence grows as a result of positive experiences and adult…
Project-Based Learning In Early Childhood

Project-Based Learning In Early Childhood

Project-based learning is an educational approach in which students acquire knowledge and skills by working for an extended time on a project or task. The following article provides information on What Is Project Based Learning, the Key Elements of Project…
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