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Sensory Processing Activities For Children To Increase Attention

Sensory Processing Activities For Children To Increase Attention

Early childhood is a busy time – there are so many new objects to look at and touch, sensations to experience and activities to explore. Not surprisingly then, it is common for children to occasionally have trouble paying attention. However,…
Preschool Indicators Of Literacy and Numeracy

Preschool Indicators Of Literacy and Numeracy

The Early Years Learning Framework identifies that positive attitudes and competencies in literacy and numeracy are important aspectsof communication and are vital for children’s successful learning. The indicators have been developed to support teachers to extend and enrich every preschool…
Strategies To Support Children To Say Sorry Meaningfully

Strategies To Support Children To Say Sorry Meaningfully

Saying sorry is among the earliest lessons in interpersonal behaviour that children learn when growing. There are indeed many benefits of an apology but adults forget that almost always they depend on both sides genuine feeling the emotions rather than…
ANZAC Day Story Books For Children

ANZAC Day Story Books For Children

ANZAC Day is commemorated on 25th April. Learning about ANZAC Day helps young children to understand the life and times of Australia and its people. Storybooks about Anzac Day that is specifically aimed at children may make it easier for…
Tips To Improve Concentration In Children

Tips To Improve Concentration In Children

The capacity to work on a task with sustained attention is an extremely important developmental milestone for children. It not only helps them to learn better in school but is directly related to positive life outcomes in adulthood through higher…
Rituals and Routines In Early Childhood Settings

Rituals and Routines In Early Childhood Settings

Routines and rituals are an integral aspect of growing up. They not only teach young children the skills needed to function in the adult world but impart a measure of control over their immediate environment. The following article provides strategies…
Definition Of Belonging, Being and Becoming For Educators

Definition Of Belonging, Being and Becoming For Educators

The Early Years Learning Framework recognizes the inextricable links that belonging, being and becoming have with learning. As part of this recognition, the framework elaborates learning outcomes, principles and practices for educators that will help them meet their professional goals…
Easy Science Experiments For Toddlers and Preschoolers

Easy Science Experiments For Toddlers and Preschoolers

Introducing children to science at a young age assists in their brain development. Science experiments can be performed on young children. Using materials in experiments that children like to play with helps them to grow big ideas and understand fundamental…
Educators Guide To Chapter 4 Operational Requirements Of The Education and Care Services National Regulations and Law

Educators Guide To Chapter 4 Operational Requirements Of The Education and Care Services National Regulations and Law

The National Law and the National Regulations illustrate the legal responsibilities of the approved provider, nominated super and Educators. The following article provides a reference point for Chapter 4 - Operational Requirements including a summary of each Regulation. This chapter …
Reflection Questions For Quality Area 5

Reflection Questions For Quality Area 5

Reflecting is not only about what happened and why. It also guides our decision making. It forces us to analyse different aspects of experiences we offer to make judgements in what should be repeated, extended or changed.
World Pizza Day Activities For Children

World Pizza Day Activities For Children

World Pizza Day is celebrated on the 9th of February. It is essentially a celebration of pizza and its journey. The following article provides activity ideas for children to implement on World Pizza Day.
STEM Activities for Kids

Examples of STEM Experiences

Since the first few years are when the brain is developing most rapidly, it makes sense to incorporate STEM concepts, skills and dispositions in early childhood education. Here are a few examples of learning experiences that introduce Science, Technology, Engineering…
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