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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…
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…
Diwali is a time when families light lamps, share sweets, wear bright clothes, and say kind words to each other. It’s all about light, love, and joy. Here are 5 joyful, easy-to-sing Diwali songs for preschoolers—each with a familiar tune…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.
Here are 5 gentle, emotionally intelligent, story-based resources designed to help young children understand body boundaries, safe adults, and protective behaviors.
Talking to young children about child protection is one of the most powerful ways to build their sense of safety, agency, and trust. It’s not about instilling fear—it’s about giving them language, confidence, and clarity to navigate their world. Here’s…
Father’s Day is on the 7th of September 2025; it's time to start thinking of gifts from babies that can be meaningful, practical, and developmentally appropriate—without relying on the usual hand or foot prints. Here are 50 inspired DIY Father's…
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