Inspiring ideas, training and resources for early learning.
Incorporating music and movement activities for young children is a valuable part of any early childhood program…and there are many ways you can do this, no big budgets required! Music and finger plays are an engaging and interactive way to tell stories and also reach across all of the Australian Early Years learning Framework (EYLF) outcomes. There is a way to…
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How can we, as early childhood educators, help children of all ages regularly self-reflect and therefore contribute to their ongoing learning? How can we gain insight into what is important to them on a regular basis? You might be surprised at just how simple AND rewarding this process can be for children in your care.One of the best things about working as…
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Many educators tell me they find planning nature play invitations difficult because they don’t have the budget for fancy resources or large nature playgrounds (who does??). OR, they just don’t feel creative enough (or have the time needed) to find interesting ways to present natural materials and environments and I get that, I’ve had many of those thoughts too when…
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If you are running out of easy activity ideas for vacation care, oshc or camp I have you covered with this collection of inspiration from around the web. The activity ideas are suitable for children 6 years up but do use common sense and your knowledge of the stages of children in your care at the moment to decide what…
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When working as an educator in the early childhood profession, documenting child observations is simply a means of gathering information about a child to inform your programming and ensure you are planning appropriate activities, strategies and experiences for each individual child and also the whole group.Observing is obviously the act of looking and watching, but in our profession, we need…
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Do you have sand, mud kitchen and digging play spaces or at least one of those in your outdoor play environment? Perhaps you have been thinking of adding one of these areas but need some inspiration or a few simple ideas to help you take action and actually do it!? Did you know that those outdoor play areas that draw children…
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