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By creating an inclusive and supportive environment for children, families and educators by recognising and addressing mental health proactively makes such a difference. The following article provides information on Strategies To Support Mental Health, Supporting Mental Health Of Children, Communicating…

Supporting schemas through meaningful and engaging experiences helps nurture children’s natural learning processes. The following article provides activity ideas for incorporating schema-focused activities into the learning environment.

Play-based learning and school readiness are closely connected, as this approach nurtures the skills children need to succeed in school while maintaining their natural curiosity and love of learning. The following article provides information on How Play-Based Learning Supports School…

Risk assessments are a critical part of ensuring the safety and well-being of children in early learning services across Australia. They help identify potential hazards, assess the level of risk, and implement strategies to minimize or eliminate those risks. The…

Process art is all about focusing on the creative experience rather than the final product. The following article provides 50 Process Art Ideas, Importance Of Process Art and more.

The Quality Areas are central to the National Quality Standard (NQS), which promotes high-quality outcomes for children in early education and care. The following article provides information on an Overview Of Each Quality Area, Connecting Quality Areas To National Law…

Caring for babies in their gross motor development stage involves encouraging activities that promote strength, coordination, and balance. The following article provides information on Strategies For Supporting Babies In Their Gross Motor Development, How To Encourage Sitting Unsupported, Structured Activities…

Boosting team spirit and showing appreciation in a meaningful way can really make a difference. The following article provides a List Of Ideas to foster connection and gratitude among educators, Benefits Of Showing Appreciation, Embedding Appreciation Practices in Team Culture,…

The Education and Care Services National Regulations emphasize that children's individual needs, including sleep and rest, must be met. The overarching goal is to ensure that children feel safe, secure, and supported during sleep and rest times. The following article…

There is often a debate on whether colouring pages should be used in early childhood services. Do they limit creativity? Or foster creativity? Do they restrict children from thinking freely? Or can it they be used as inspiration? The following…

Street Libraries are small houses for books, installed outside your early learning service, accessible to the community, where people within the community can simply reach in and borrow a book that interests them; when they are done, they can return…

Positive phrases play a crucial role in children's growth because they help nurture their emotional, social, and cognitive development. The following article lists 30 positive phrases that educators should say to children.