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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,…
Celebrating Australia Day Respectfully In Early Childhood Services

Celebrating Australia Day Respectfully In Early Childhood Services

On 26 January we celebrate Australia Day. A day to reflect on what we have achieved and what we can be proud of in our great nation. However, for Aboriginal Australians, it's a day of sorrow and loss. A clear…
Strategies To Support Children Who Struggle With Circle Time

Strategies To Support Children Who Struggle With Circle Time

Circle times go beyond just sharing a book or singing songs. Children get the chance to acquire new ideas and concepts, participate in group learning experiences, communicate and work together during circle time. However, sometimes there are barriers to overcome…
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…
Sustainability Practices in Childcare

Sustainability Practices in Childcare

Sustainability in early childhood education is an important part of the curriculum and should be incorporated into each and every service setting. Creating natural environments and proving natural materials in one way for sustainability to occur. This article will provide…
Organic Green Cleaning Products In Early Childhood Services

Organic Green Cleaning Products In Early Childhood Services

The Health and safety of children are among the prime concerns of early childhood services when planning the learning environment. The safest way to combat such issues is to opt for organic formulations which replace harmful chemicals with nature-based ones.…
Incorporating Creative Play In The EYLF Learning Outcomes

Incorporating Creative Play In The EYLF Learning Outcomes

Play provides opportunities for children to learn as they discover, create, improvise and imagine. Creative play in children immerse themselves in their imaginary worlds they become whatever they want to be. Also known as role play, and pretend play, the…
Incorporating Natural Elements In Outdoor Spaces

Incorporating Natural Elements In Outdoor Spaces

Outdoor spaces hold great significance in early education and care settings which is why they are highlighted in Learning Environments, one of eight pedagogical practices put forward in the EYLF. It further says that Outdoor learning is a feature of…
Using Music, Rhythm And Movement To Enhance Children's Self-Regulation

Using Music, Rhythm And Movement To Enhance Children's Self-Regulation

The early years are a time of dizzying changes which affect not just the physical growth of the child but also their emotions, communication, sense of self and relationships with the surrounding world. Research has found music, especially through attributes…
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