We’ve been busy getting ready for that ‘back to school’ time of the year. It’s rather a step back in…
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5 Important elements to include in your natural outdoor play space
In my experience most children are happier and calmer when outdoors. I know I am. It would drive me absolutely…
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Choosing a Family Daycare Scheme – what do you need to consider?
Unfortunately in Australia at the moment our Government continues to strip important funding from the Family Day Care sector which…
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Writing Engaging and Useful Newsletters for Parents
Newsletters are a fantastic way to share your early childhood service’s activities, events and children’s learning journeys and interests. But…
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Online webinars and training for educators – How to make them work for you!
I have recently discovered the ease and value of early childhood focused online training and webinars but after doing a…
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Designing play & learning spaces for home – Part 1 Indoors.
No matter whether you are a home based daycare educator, a parent, a grandparent, renting or own your own home,…
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Analysis, Reflection and Evaluation in Early Childhood Programming.
Australian early childhood educators are expected to develop and follow a planning cycle as well as meet EYLF (Early Years…
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15 Creative Mummy Hacks to keep children entertained!
I’ve been a parent for over 18 years and an early childhood educator for over 23 years now. In that…
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Ideas for promoting and advertising a home day care business.
I never underestimate the importance of promoting and advertising my day care business in the community…and neither should you. I…
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Child Portfolios in Early Childhood Settings – Are they Necessary?
One of the questions I am most often asked by other educators working in the early childhood profession with the…
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A Day in the life of a Mum and Home Educator…..and 10 Strategies to Stay Sane!
When I first went back to work as an educator running a registered child care service from home I knew…
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Documenting in a Home/Family Day Care Service – Part 1 Developing your Planning Cycle.
Working as a family child care educator is a rewarding job and there are some dedicated and talented professionals in our…
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