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Visual Motor Integration For Children

Visual Motor Integration For Children

Visual Motor Integration covers efficient and effective coordination between the eyes and the hands so that children are able to copy, draw or write what they see. Since children develop their handwriting based on what they see in a model…
Little Yarns Podcast Series For Pre-schoolers

Little Yarns Podcast Series For Pre-schoolers

A co-listening podcast for preschoolers is called Little Yarns. Little Yarns is all about the various languages, tales, and countries of Indigenous Australia and is a great listening resource in early learning services.
Yarning Circles In Early Childhood Services

Yarning Circles In Early Childhood Services

A yarning circle is the practice of speaking and listening from the heart, for sitting together to talk and listen and share ideas and stories.
Writing Prompts For Evaluations, Reflections and Children Documentation

Writing Prompts For Evaluations, Reflections and Children Documentation

As an Educator, it's important to assess and document children's learning. This refers to gathering and analysing information about what children know, can do and understand. It is part of a cycle that includes planning, documenting and evaluating children’s learning.
Edible Sensory Experiences For Children

Edible Sensory Experiences For Children

Edible Sensory Experiences is an interactive experience with food that enables children to engage, express themselves artistically, or play with food without any thought of eating it. These sensory experiences are great for young children. The following article provides edible…
Cooking Skills For Children 2 to 5 Years Old

Cooking Skills For Children 2 to 5 Years Old

The early childcare setting can be hugely valuable in instilling healthy eating and lifestyle habits in children. What better way to do that than by engaging them in fun cooking activities. The following article provides a list of cooking skills…
Supporting Children Deal With Stress

Supporting Children Deal With Stress

Children, even young ones, regularly experience stress as they negotiate unfamiliar settings and people besides the turbulence of their own inner lives. The following article provides information on Using Calming Strategies for children, Teaching Self Regulation and more.
Guide To The Reggio Emilia Approach

Guide To The Reggio Emilia Approach

Developed in northern Italy after the Second World War, the Reggio Emilia is a child-centred approach to early childhood education. It puts a child’s sense of self-worth and agency at the heart of its pedagogical ideas and its practices are…
Dinosaur Activities For Children

Dinosaur Activities For Children

Children of all ages are fascinated by dinosaurs. Children's imaginations and curiosities are sparked by these amazing creatures, and they present countless educational opportunities. The following article provides a list of free printables, and activities on Dinosaurs that can be…
Principles Of The MTOP Version 2.0

Principles Of The MTOP Version 2.0

The following are 8 Principles that reflect contemporary theories and research evidence concerning children and young people’s play, leisure and learning and place-based and relational pedagogies.
Importance of Displaying Children’s Artwork

Importance of Displaying Children’s Artwork

Some of the most significant early childhood learning takes place through art and craft activities. Thus children’s artwork is considered among the major forms of pedagogical documentation. The following article provides information on the importance and strategies of displaying children’s…
Developing Children's Sense Of Belonging

Developing Children's Sense Of Belonging

Developing a sense of belonging is crucial for children to feel secure and loved both in family relationships and the larger community. The following article provides strategies on how Educators can help in developing a child’s sense of belonging.
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