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This reflection guide is designed to support educators in rethinking school readiness through a holistic, child-centered lens. It encourages dialogue, challenges assumptions, and strengthens programming that honours each child’s unique journey.

The Connection Schema is a cognitive play pattern where children explore how things join, fasten, and separate.

Here’s a comprehensive guide on How to Approach School Readiness Planning for Preschoolers, grounded in evidence from ACECQA, the National Quality Standard (NQS), and the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF V2.0).

Children’s Book Week 2025 marks the 80th anniversary of this beloved national celebration, running from Saturday, 16 August, to Saturday, 23 August. Hosted by the Children’s Book Council of Australia (CBCA), this year’s theme—“Book an Adventure!”—explores the magic of storytelling…

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…

Here’s a curated set of 20 child-centered art activity instructions designed to foster creativity, autonomy, and exploration. Each activity includes setup tips, educator role guidance, and EYLF/NQS links.

In many early childhood settings, art activities have unintentionally become routine tasks—structured, time-bound, and educator-led. Children are often called one by one to complete pre-set crafts, given step-by-step instructions, and quickly ushered away. This approach can lead to disengagement, low…

Here’s a comprehensive Mobile Phone and Smart Watch Policy tailored for early childhood education and care (ECEC) services in Australia, aligned with the latest 2025 legislative reforms and National Quality Framework (NQF) updates.

As services prepare for upcoming assessment and rating, educators and leaders often seek clarity on what assessors typically observe, review, and discuss during visits. This article outlines common areas of focus, documentation requirements, and practical considerations to support services in…

Early childhood education thrives on diversity. Multicultural teams bring rich perspectives, lived experiences, and linguistic variety that enhance learning environments for children and educators alike. In this article, we explore how services can support respectful language use, address feelings of…

Here’s a themed EYLF-aligned guide to 30 preschool science experiments, complete with materials, instructions, science concepts, and EYLF learning outcomes. This is designed for educators who want to embed intentionality, inquiry, and curriculum links into hands-on science.

Here’s a roundup of 20 super simple science experiments for toddlers in early learning settings. These activities are sensory-rich, safe, and designed to spark curiosity while introducing foundational science concepts.