... express their unique identities. These social and personal skills are the bedrock of emotional wellbeing and school readiness.
Research shows that social competence in early childhood predicts academic ...
... devices.
The man, whose identity is protected under a court suppression order, was arrested following a search warrant executed at his residence in June. According to police, the warrant led to the ...
... disruption for families, educators, and communities.
The Unraveling of a Global Brand
HEI Schools, originally founded in Finland and celebrated for its play-based, research-driven pedagogy, expanded ...
... educator testimony and child development research.
As Australia confronts a childcare crisis, addressing educator-to-child ratios is not just a regulatory issue—it’s a moral imperative.
Further ...
... foundations for well-being throughout life.
Achievement Beyond Academics
Early learning isn’t just about literacy and numeracy. It’s about nurturing the whole child. Research shows that children who ...
... them time to grow. Research and educator experience suggest that an additional year in a play-based, relational learning environment can:
Support emotional regulation and social confidence
Strengthen ...
... animated series is grounded in the Shaping Us Framework—a research-based model that highlights how experiences from pregnancy to age five shape lifelong well-being. The films unpack how loving, responsive ...
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 ...
Join the Australian Education Research Organisation (AERO) for an engaging panel discussion that explores how intentional teaching within play-based learning can transform outcomes for all children in ...
... Effectively
Research benchmarks: Know what similar roles are paid in your region.
Set your minimum: Decide the lowest rate you’d accept.
Stretch your maximum: Add 2–3 dollars above ...
Ellen Beate Hansen Sandseter is a Norwegian researcher and professor at Queen Maud University College of Early Childhood Education. She is internationally recognized for her work on risky play in early ...
Alison Gopnik (born June 16, 1955) is a leading developmental psychologist and philosopher at the University of California, Berkeley. She is best known for her research on how children learn through exploration, ...
... reinvestment in facilities and resources
Sector Reputation
Linked to corporate scandals or financial instability
Seen as community‑driven, mission‑focused, child‑centred
Research Insights ...
... Museum Day: Museums, Education, and Research - Highlight the pivotal role of museums in education and research. Museums across the world will organise events, exhibitions, and education programs under ...
... the lens of the framework. Educators become researchers, storytellers, and advocates, capturing the richness of children’s learning in ways that honour their voice and context.
Reflective Questions for ...
... with anger, frustration, or intimidation. It is a loss of emotional regulation and is considered developmentally inappropriate and harmful.
Research and sector guidance highlight that yelling creates ...
... Tag – Instead of tagging bodies, children step on each other’s shadows.
Treasure Hunt – Hide small items outdoors and let children search together.
Animal Races – Hop like frogs, waddle like ducks, ...
... Create Visible ‘Why’ Boards
Display photos, quotes, and research about sustainable materials, inclusive language, and positive yard setups.
When educators see the why daily, expectations feel less ...
... and knocks over items
selects games and puts them away
calls self by name, uses ‘I’, ‘mine’, ‘I do it myself’
will search for hidden toys
Examples Of Links To The EYLF
EYLF Outcome 4: Children ...
