Articles

The Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) planning cycle is a structured process that helps educators plan, document, respond to, and support children’s learning. The following article provides information and examples of each of the 5 stages of the EYLF planning…

The theme of this year's Children's Week is Article 24 of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) - Article 24 Children have the right to a clean and safe environment. The following article provides information…

Celebrating children’s achievements in early childhood is crucial for their development and self-esteem. The following article provides strategies and ideas on Creative Ways To Celebrate Children’s Achievements, Involving Children In Planning Their Own Celebrations, Involving Parents In Celebrating Children's Achievements…

While the function of a learning curriculum is to lay out what is going to be taught to children, pedagogical approaches covers all the ways how such a curriculum can be taught. In the early childhood context, the most effective…

Hosting a fundraising event can be a great way to meet additional or unexpected costs incurred at your service. What’s more, it helps children to learn to be giving and provides a sense of accomplishment at contributing to an event.…

Phonological awareness covers the child’s ability to recognize and use the spoken parts of sentences and words. The following article provides information on the main stages of the development of phonological skills in children.

Providers of childcare care or early childhood educational services are required to get their service rated for quality by regulatory authorities. Quality ratings are provided after assessments against the seven quality areas outlined in the National Quality Standard or NQS.…

Age-appropriate cooking is one of the most effective ways to instil healthy eating in children. They will be more open to eating nutritious foods and practise positive mealtime habits if they are involved in the making of such foods themselves.…

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…