Shapes are everywhere, in the food we eat, the toys we play with, and the stories we tell. For young children, learning shapes isn’t just about geometry; it’s about noticing patterns, building vocabulary, and connecting with the world around them. These simple, rhythmic rhymes make shape learning fun, memorable, and emotionally engaging.

In early childhood education, stories are more than entertainment; they’re vessels of culture, emotion, and connection. Aboriginal children’s books that explore water, wind, and nature offer rich opportunities to embed Indigenous perspectives, foster environmental awareness, and support holistic development. When paired with the 8 Aboriginal Ways of Learning and the EYLF, these stories become powerful tools for relational, symbolic, and experiential learning.

Play isn’t just fun—it’s foundational. For children aged 3 to 5, games offer rich opportunities to build social skills, emotional regulation, motor coordination, and early literacy and numeracy. Whether you're refreshing your weekly program or designing a themed experience, here are some educator-approved game ideas that blend creativity, inclusion, and developmental intent.

The following setups and experiences are designed to foster fine motor skills, pattern recognition, and joyful engagement with the traditions of the Festival of Lights. Each activity offers opportunities for children to express themselves, explore symbolism, and co-create meaning in inclusive and developmentally appropriate ways.

Celebrating Diwali with toddlers and preschoolers in early childhood settings is a joyful opportunity to foster cultural awareness, sensory exploration, and inclusive belonging. Here are some developmentally appropriate, emotionally intelligent ideas to celebrate Diwali with toddlers and preschoolers. 

World Space Week is from 4th - 10th October. To help educators join the global celebration, a variety of free themed activities are available for download. These resources are designed to be engaging, educational, and easy to use across different age groups, making space exploration accessible and fun for all. 

World Space Week ( 4th - 10th October) invites us to look up—and within—as we nurture curiosity, imagination, and connection in our youngest learners. While babies and toddlers may not yet grasp the vastness of galaxies or the science of stars, they are deeply attuned to wonder. Through sensory-rich play, gentle storytelling, and emotionally safe exploration, we can offer them a universe of experiences that spark joy and belonging.

These activities are designed to be developmentally appropriate, trauma-informed, and inclusive—centering child voice, educator wellbeing, and the magic of discovery. Whether you're creating a moonlit sensory corner or singing rocket songs with scarves, each moment becomes a launchpad for connection, creativity, and care.

Here’s a curated list of simple, quick, and tasty vegetarian recipes designed with young children in mind—perfect for early learning settings or family meals. These recipes balance nutrition, sensory appeal, and ease of preparation, with options that support cultural inclusion and dietary needs.

Rainy days can stir up big energy in little bodies. When outdoor play isn’t an option, indoor environments need to flex—offering sensory-rich, emotionally intelligent experiences that soothe, engage, and inspire. Here are 20 educator-approved activities to transform stormy skies into golden opportunities for learning and connection.

By empowering early childhood educators to embrace Auslan and foster inclusive communication from the earliest years. Here's a scaffolded guide to help you begin teaching Auslan in early childhood settings for toddlers and preschoolers.