

Music in varied forms offers a plethora of benefits to children, whether they are listening to or making it themselves. The following article provides the benefits of singing to children.
Though children are not physically ready to write before school, there are certain skills that can prepare them to use words and ideas when they have to put their thoughts on paper. The following article provides strategies to nurture foundation skills that will support writing skills in children.
Bean bags are a great way for children to develop skills across all developmental areas. The following article provides information on Bean Bag Activities For Skills, Benefits Of Bean Bags and more.
Sensory play at a young age is very important for children’s development. It gives children an opportunity to through hands-on tactical play. The following article provides a list of sensory play items that can be included in a sensory bin for children to explore.
Anti-bias experiences support respecting, valuing and embracing diversity as well as fighting prejudice and inequality and celebrating all children in a respectful and inclusive way. The following article provides anti-bias experiences that can be incorporated into the curriculum.
To assist children in learning letter identification and reinforcing letter-sound relationships, alphabet letter collages helps children to learn and recognise letters in a fun way. It also provides a great sensory, tactile, and fine motor experience. The following article lists collage materials that can be used for each individual letter.
After a child has a tantrum or a meltdown, offering fine motor tasks and reset activities enables the child to regain their self-regulation and also to return back to the group. The following article provides information on Reset Activities When To Use Rest Activities, Choosing Reset Activities and more.
Cool Australia has partnered with Ludo Studio to create a range of Bluey educational resources for Educators to support children's early learning.
A literacy-rich environment is one that gives children numerous opportunities to engage in emergent literacy experiences in a meaningful and authentic way. The following provides a list of literacy activities for children that can be incorporated into an emerging literacy environment.
In fine motor skills, children develop their fine motor skills when they use their smaller muscles in the hands, fingers, and wrists. Children, who cannot express what they feel and think and how they view their world in words, may be able to do so more readily through art. STEM learning is important for children as it caters to critical thinking and problem-solving attitude. The following provides a list of fine motor, art and science activities for children that can be incorporated into the learning environment.
Open ended questions cannot be responded to with one word answers such as yes or no. These types of questions enables a child to provide… Read More
During your child’s preschool years, an important milestone begins to emerge. This is the development of pre-writing skills. Pre-writing skills are used to encourage, develop… Read More
An Acknowledgment of the Country is a way of showing respect for the Traditional Owners and can be given by both non-Indigenous people and Aboriginal… Read More
Open ended materials enables children to play freely. They are objects that have no rules to follow, use or function. Raw materials that can be… Read More
Language plays an important role in a child’s development. It enables a child to communicate effectively with their family, learn at school, socialize with friends,… Read More
Like adults, children have to deal with their own stress in life. Moving house, starting a new school, preparing for a new sibling - these are… Read More
Playdough is such a versatile material. It provides numerous benefits to children as they manipulate it, it is safe and soothing and provides children with… Read More
Teaching children about sustainability enables them to appreciate and respect the natural environment. Early childhood services can provide meaningful hand on learning experiences in order… Read More
Recycling is an important concept that teaches children to care for the environment. It encourages children to be responsible and show a growing appreciating for… Read More
Incursions provide children with the opportunity to explore meaningful learning experiences in the comfort of their early childhood service. The following provides a directory of… Read More

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