With National Science Week on from 9th to 17th August 2025, this is a great opportunity to introduce science to babies. For babies it’s less about formal experiments and more about sensory exploration, pattern recognition, and curiosity-driven play—all foundational to scientific thinking and nurturing their natural curiosity and helping them explore the world through sensory-rich, playful experiences.

Young children often explore their world through touch and close contact, but rough play can lead to upset or hurt feelings. Introducing personal space and consent concepts early helps preschoolers learn boundaries, empathy, and respectful interactions.

In a world where safeguarding begins with everyday interactions, teaching consent to toddlers and preschoolers isn’t just possible—it’s essential. Long before children understand the word “consent,” they can learn what it feels like to be respected, heard, and safe. These early lessons lay the foundation for lifelong boundaries, empathy, and self-worth.

Simple songs about consent gently introduce children to concepts like body autonomy, boundary-setting, and respectful communication in ways that feel playful, affirming, and easy to remember. By pairing repetitive rhymes with hand motions, call-and-response, and relatable scenarios, these songs help children internalize messages such as “I can say no,” “I ask before I touch,” and “My voice matters.” Whether used in circle time, transition moments, or home routines, they offer educators and families an emotionally safe, joyful way to teach consent from the ground up.

Creating a safe and empowering environment for preschoolers begins with intentional, age-appropriate education around body autonomy, emotional literacy, and help-seeking skills. This article offers a collection of EYLF-aligned, trauma-informed Child Protection activities designed to foster safety, resilience, and voice in young learners. 

In a heartwarming episode of Playschool titled “Island Life", Uncle Charles Passi, a proud Torres Strait Islander, joins the show and introduces viewers to the sit-down dance “Taba Naba", a traditional Torres Strait Islander song that celebrates island life, the sea, and community connection. This is a great opportunity for educators to learn to dance to teach children.

In a world where children are constantly learning how to navigate relationships, boundaries, and emotions, Lulu Says Yes, Lulu Says No is a free children's story to introduce the concept of consent.

NAIDOC Week is a powerful opportunity to introduce toddlers and preschoolers to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures in ways that are respectful, age-appropriate, and deeply meaningful. The following article provides a list of celebration ideas tailored for early childhood settings, blending creativity, sensory exploration, and cultural appreciation.

Incorporating STEAM displays within early learning environments offers children rich, open-ended opportunities for discovery, creativity, and problem-solving. From light tables with translucent materials to interactive coding corners and nature-based science trays, each provocation is designed to ignite curiosity and encourage independent exploration. The following provides a list of STEAM Displays and Learning Provocations For Children To Explore Independently.

Celebrating NAIDOC Week with babies aged 0–12 months is a beautiful opportunity to introduce them to the richness of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures through sensory, visual, and rhythmic experiences. Here are some gentle, age-appropriate ideas tailored for your littlest learners.