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The "Jottings - Jungle" is our latest Observation template that can be used by educators in LDC, FDC and OOSH settings. Jottings are a quick way for educators to record significant information about the child. They are a very brief recording, usually only a few sentences (or paragraph at most). It is typically written after an event occurs, focusing on…

To celebrate the Rio Olympics (5 - 21 Aug), we have created an "Olympic Learning Story" template. This enables educators to narrate the Olympic celebrations that have occurred throughout the centre. The Olympics is the biggest sporting event that occurs every 4 years. It brings people together from all over the world, to embrace the passion of sports. It's important…

50% Discount is back! For this week only, we are offering all new Premium Subscriptions at half price!! Once you activate your subscription, you can start downloading our comprehensive set of resources of EYLF, MTOP & NQS templates from our website. We have a wide range of Child Obs templates, Learning Stories, Daily & Weekly Reflections, Child Portfolio Templates, Forms…

This week is NAIDOC week (3 - 10 July)! To celebrate we have a brand new article - "Including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultures In Your Service". This article provides a range of strategies that your service can use to begin acknowledging and understanding Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. There are also strategies to support educators to learn…

The minimum wage table available in the Childcare Wages In Australia article, has now been updated to reflect the 2.4% increase. The new wages will be effective from the first pay period from the 01 July 2016. If you are receiving minimum wages, please check the wage table to see your new pay rate. Click here to check your new…

Dramatic play enables children to dress, act out and be someone else other than themselves. It gives them an opportunity to role play different scenarios that they may be afraid of, have viewed in their every day lives or to help get an understanding of the situation. When children participate in dramatic play they begin to use words to enhance…

The Observation Calendar Template assists you in keeping track of your observations by writing the names of the children of who you'll be observing each day, throughout the month. It's a simplified way to ensure that each child is observed and focused upon during the month and lets you keep track on who'll you be observing on that specific day.…

On Tuesday 21 June, we celebrate International Yoga Day. Yoga is a form of practice which includes breath control and specific body postures (asanas). It benefits both adults and children. In light of International Yoga Day here is the latest article available called "Benefits Of Yoga For Children". When children practice yoga it increases their confidence, builds concentration and strengthens…