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The Space Learning Story template can be used for both individual and group learning stories. When writing a learning story, it can be used as an assessment tool to document children's learning by providing detailed information about the experience the child engaged in. Click the link to download: Space Learning Story Template 

While dummies are designed to help comfort and settle children, they are also a potential hazard to infants and young toddlers. The following article Baby Dummies - Safety Information provides information on how a dummy can cause injury, selecting a safe dummy and mandatory standard for dummies. This safety information comes in light of a recent incident that occurred in…

Do you know Aussie Childcare Network is the creator of Appsessment, the Childcare Documentation App for Early Childhood Settings? We are happy to announce the release of Appsessment 2.0 with a brand new look and design bringing you a whole new user interactivity and experience as well as many new features that both Parents and Educators will love. Appsessment can…

The spread of certain infectious diseases can be reduced by excluding the child or Educator, known to be infectious, from contact with others who are at risk of catching the infection. The following article "Exclusion Periods For Infectious Diseases In Early Childhood Services" information details the recommended exclusion periods for infectious diseases. These are based on how long a child/educator…

ANZAC Day is an extremely significant day for Australians, who all recognise the importance of commemorating soldiers and, at the same time, promoting peace. Children, with their astute awareness of the world around them, will recognize that Anzac Day is significant, but many of us wonder how to appropriately explain the importance behind it. Therefore, the following article Teaching Children…

On April 22 is Earth Day. This year's campaign is to End Plastic Pollution. As Educators, we spend our days setting up experiences for children to be engaged in by using a variety of resources and materials including the use of plastic. The following article The Negative Effects Of Plastic Toys provides information on the harmful materials and hazards in…

The Commonwealth Games Learning Story Template is used to detail the experiences the children participated in within the service during the Commonwealth Games. The Commonwealth Games is an international multi-sport event involving athletes from the Commonwealth of Nations. It takes place every four years. This year (4 - 15 April 2018), the Commonwealth Games were held on the Gold Coast,…