The Role Of Play Based Learning In Childcare And Early Learning
Many children learn best when they’re having fun, which is why play based learning has such an important role in childcare and early childhood education these days. Straying from the traditional approach, a high quality play based program lets children lead the way, while a teacher encourages children’s learning, is fast gaining traction. Interested to […]
Best Childcare in Sydney
Finding the Best Child care in Sydney As parents, you want nothing but the best for your children. When it comes to finding a childcare centre to entrust their early years of learning, you should look for high performing centres with the best educators that deliver quality care and education. One of the factors to […]
The Importance of Self-Help Skills For Toddlers and The Role Childcare Plays
Watching babies learn new skills and develop into toddlers is an amazing thing, but there are even bigger changes ahead! Encouraging self-help skills in toddlers is a thoroughly rewarding task, but one that you might need a bit of help with. Trained educators and similar-aged peers are a great help, and their assistance in developing […]
The Importance of a Holistic Approach in Childcare Education
Many of today’s childcare and early learning centres take a holistic approach to education—but what does this method mean, and why is it so important? Is holistic learning the right choice for your child? You’ll find all the answers you need in this article, helping you make an informed decision when selecting a childcare service […]
The Best NAIDOC Week Activities For Preschool That Get Your Child Involved
NAIDOC Week is fast approaching. All over the country, in schools, workplaces, and communities, a wide range of activities and events take place to honour Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for their history, culture, and achievements. Each year, NAIDOC Week has a different theme that brings attention to different parts of the lives of […]
The Importance Of Encouraging Good Hygiene Practices in Childcare
Many kids sharing space raises the risk of sickness in preschools, primary schools, childcare facilities, and home-based daycare. Every child care centre should maintain adequate cleanliness standards to avoid infectious diseases and improve a child’s health. When kids are young, they can learn habits that will stick with them for life. Encouraging good hygiene practices […]
How To Avoid Daycare Sickness And Keep Your Child Healthy
Why do kids get sick so often? Children get sick because they are more prone to infectious illnesses especially when exposed to new viruses their system isn’t used to yet. You can find virus almost everywhere, in fact there are over 200 different cold viruses and they mutate all the time. So it is inevitable […]
Why Critical Reflection is Important in Childcare and Guiding Early Learning
Critical reflection is one of the best ways early learning providers can consistently improve their service and provide the best outcomes for children. As parents, how can we find childcare services that take time to reflect on their behaviours and attitudes? And why exactly is this technique so important? This article will give you all […]
Curriculum in Early Childhood Education: The Importance of the Early Years Learning Framework
The first five years of a child’s life are their most formative. They build good habits, learn self-esteem, become critical thinkers and problem-solvers, they learn how to make friends and how to maintain their relationships. Unguided children build bad habits, can have low self-esteem, become emotional, and struggle throughout their schooling. That’s why, in Australia, […]
Policies and Procedures in Childcare: What To Expect
Policies and procedures support the efficient operation and management of early childhood education and care services. They also support the integration of practices throughout the service. The purpose of a policy is to establish the rules and guidelines to be followed by the family day care service. It gives a clear framework for decision making […]