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A new "Thoughts Of The Week" Child Input template is now available to download.

This week we have 2 sensory experiences which both parents and educators can make with their children. Metamucil Slime - Make this easy slime recipe using just water and Metamucil. Slime is pliable and gooey that the children will enjoy manipulating. Crystal Water Beads - Watch these tiny balls grow bigger as they retain water. Use them with children for…

New Community Learning Story template is now available for educators in LDC, FDC and OOSH settings.

With Father's Day just around the corner, here are two last minute simple craft ideas that a child can create with their educator or parent for Father's Day. Both of these crafts are easy to create using every day items. They can be made by children of all ages. So, get crafty and make dad something special this Father's Day.…

To celebrate Father's Day this weekend (Sunday, 6th September 2015), we have a new Father's Day - Child Portfolio Template available. This template can be used by educators in LDC, FDC and OOSH settings and features a "tools theme" and a heart warming poem for a child to share with their dad on Father's Day. It includes 3 image fields…

According to the Australian Medical Association, Queensland is on the brink of an influenza epidemic with thousands of cases been diagnosed just this month (August). This year is shaping up to be the worst flu season in decades and the beginning of an influenza B epidemic. It is advised that people should be vaccinated, even if they have already contracted…

The Discovering Science template is our latest new template for educators in LDC, FDC and OOSH settings. This template enables educators to provide information on a science experiment that the children were involved in and record the details of what you did, what happened and why it happens. Science provides an opportunity for children to get actively involved in experimenting…

This week we celebrate National Science Week (15 - 23 Aug) which is Australia’s annual celebration of science and technology. This celebration aims to increase understanding and appreciation of science. For children, conducting science experiments gives them a hands on approach in learning about the different scientific processes. Here are a couple of science experiments to get started: Coke and…