Holistic approaches in early childhood include a spectrum of teaching goals and practices that facilitates all aspects – physical, emotional social as well as academic – of a child’s growth. The following article provides strategies for implementing a holistic approach.
Progressive mealtimes are giving an opportunity for children to choose when they want to eat within a certain timeframe instead of eating at a set time. The following article provides information on the Benefits of Progressive Mealtimes, Drawbacks, Strategies and…
Resilience is the ability to ‘bounce back’ after facing challenges and tough times. For children, this includes experiences like starting a new school, moving house, or dealing with family changes. Children build resilience through experience and supportive relationships. The following…
Educator wellbeing is crucial for fostering positive interactions and relationships with children, young people, families, and colleagues. It directly impacts the quality of care and education provided, highlighting the importance of supporting educators’ mental and emotional health. The following article…
Teaching preschoolers about space can be a fun and engaging way to spark their curiosity and imagination! The following provides a variety of experiences for children can engage in.
Papa, Please Get the Moon for Me is a free story for Educators to download and read to young children. It is a story about a young girl named Monica who dreams of playing with the Moon, moon begins to…
Meditation can be a wonderful tool for preschoolers to help them relax, focus, and manage their emotions. The following article provides simple and engaging meditation activities for young children.
Possum Skin Pedagogy is an educational framework designed for early childhood practitioners to embed Aboriginal perspectives into their teaching. The following article provides information on the seven narratives that explore Aboriginal culture and aspects of implementing possum skin pedagogy.
Supporting the mental health of toddlers and preschoolers is crucial for their overall development. The following article provides information on effective strategies including Building Trusting Relationships, Teach Social Emotional Skills, Encourage Positive Interactions, Create A Multi Rich Environment, Professional Development…
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…
The Australian Dental Association is offering a free dental children's storybook Guardians of the Gums available to download. Created together with BeeHealthy Stories and SugarByHalf, the story tells the battle faced by the Guardians of the Gums as they protect…
