When I first began my early childhood career (not to mention my role as a parent) over 20 years ago…
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Recycling with children – easy ideas to get them involved!
We all know that recycling is important for our community and world as a whole and most adults now contribute…
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10 Easy ideas for sensory sand play
If your children are growing bored of playing in the backyard sandpit you need this list of 10 easy sand play…
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Sensory Exploration & Play-based Learning with Playdough.
Playdough is a truly wonderful play based learning tool for children. It can be used as a medium for strengthening…
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How to Support Communication in the Early Years.
Supporting children to become effective and confident communicators is an important role for both parents and educators. Right from birth…
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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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Landscaping Natural Playspaces for Children – Our Progress so far…
I spent 2014 sharing a lot about our outdoor play and the natural playspaces we have worked on for my family day…
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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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