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How To Get Ready For The New Child Safety Changes Before The 1st Of September

How To Get Ready For The New Child Safety Changes Before The 1st Of September

With the new national child safety reforms kicking in on 1 September 2025, early childhood services like yours have a real opportunity to lead the way. Here’s a clear, practical roadmap to help you and your team feel confident and…
Q: Do We Need To Reflect On All Learning Stories, Work Samples and Observations?

Q: Do We Need To Reflect On All Learning Stories, Work Samples and Observations?

A: In terms of best practice, not every single piece requires a long, formal reflection, but each should invite at least a moment of intentional consideration.
Critical Reflection Questions For Relationships With Children

Critical Reflection Questions For Relationships With Children

Here are some thoughtfully crafted critical reflection prompts to help you explore and strengthen relationships with children, aligned with Quality Area 5 of the NQS.
Children's Agency

Children's Agency

Children’s agency is all about empowering children to make choices, express their ideas, and influence decisions that affect them. It’s not just a buzzword—it’s a cornerstone of respectful, rights-based early childhood education. The following article provides information on Why Is…
Teaching Emotional Vocabulary To Toddlers and Preschoolers

Teaching Emotional Vocabulary To Toddlers and Preschoolers

Helping toddlers and preschoolers build emotional vocabulary is like giving them a toolbox for life—they learn to name what they feel, which helps them express themselves, regulate emotions, and connect with others. Here are some engaging, developmentally appropriate strategies and…
Individual Learning Plans (ILP) In Early Childhood

Individual Learning Plans (ILP) In Early Childhood

An Individual Learning Plan (ILP) in early childhood is a tailored document that outlines specific goals, strategies, and supports for a child, particularly one with a disability, developmental delay, or unique learning needs. The following article provides information on What…
Critical Reflection Questions For Cultural Displays In The Service

Critical Reflection Questions For Cultural Displays In The Service

Here’s a thoughtful set of critical reflection questions you can use to evaluate and enrich cultural displays in your service.
Feelings Toolbox

Feelings Toolbox

A “feelings toolbox” is a collection of strategies, visuals, and resources that help children recognize, express, and regulate their emotions. The following article provides information on What Is A Feeling Toolbox?, Benefits Of A Feeling Toolbox, Feeling Toolbox Tools For…
Language and Literacy Experiences For Preschoolers

Language and Literacy Experiences For Preschoolers

Language and literacy experiences for preschoolers aged 3 to 5 are all about sparking curiosity, building confidence, and laying the foundation for lifelong communication. Here’s a mix of engaging, developmentally appropriate ideas you can weave into your program.
Critical Reflection Questions Based On Australian Early Development Census

Critical Reflection Questions Based On Australian Early Development Census

Here are some thoughtfully framed critical reflection questions you can use with your team or in professional discussions to unpack the AEDC 2024 findings.
Self-Talk To Support Self-Regulation

Self-Talk To Support Self-Regulation

Self-talk is a powerful tool for helping children manage their emotions and behaviors. When used intentionally, it can guide children through tricky moments by giving them the language to pause, reflect, and choose a response. The following article provides information…
5 Strategies To Implement Based On The AEDC 2024 Findings In Your Early Learning Service

5 Strategies To Implement Based On The AEDC 2024 Findings In Your Early Learning Service

Based on the AEDC 2024 findings, here are 5 targeted strategies services can implement to respond thoughtfully and effectively to rising developmental vulnerabilities.
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