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Twinkle, Twinkle, I’m a Little Teapot, Jack and Jill — most of us have a favourite nursery rhyme and chances are we have known a few since childhood. For generations, nursery rhymes have been a beloved part of childhood and in early childhood education they can play an important role. Nursery rhymes and in fact all […]

Helping children develop their creative minds is one of the most important aspects of early childhood education, and with so many families in Australia embracing the excitement of Halloween, making your own Halloween costumes is a great activity for children to do in early learning services. While store-bought Halloween costumes can be wasteful and expensive, […]

For some, Easter is a time to take part in religious services, for others it is a time to get together with family and friends and enjoy delicious food, and for many it’s all of these things! It’s certainly a time that children enjoy — and from chocolate eggs and Easter bunnies to extra time […]

With the festive period upon us, it is time to relish in celebrations, togetherness and the Australian summer. For some this time of year is all about the Christmas spirit, while others celebrate a variety of other traditions depending on their cultural background, religious beliefs or personal preferences. Holiday celebrations can be a great opportunity […]

Working from home while educating children can be exhausting, so a little quiet time can go a long way. Thankfully quiet time also provides many benefits for children’s growth and development. While seemingly simple, quiet time for children could be a valuable strategy to incorporate into each day to provide learning opportunities for children and […]

When it comes to working from home with children, it’s not always smooth sailing. To keep your productivity up and stress levels down while working from home with children, we’ve compiled some essential strategies to try while you’re finding the best way to work from home with children. Be patient with yourself and children while […]

Working in child care you come across many little boys who love dolls and dancing and little girls who enjoy trucks or want to be builders. Celebrate International Women’s Day in childcare by supporting gender equality. Empowering children to be whoever they want to be regardless of their gender is a valuable part of your […]

Easter is a super eggciting time for children! Between Easter bunnies and chocolate eggs, there’s plenty to love, but these Easter activities in child care can add some extra fun to this time of year. To give you an idea of what you can do with children in your care, we’ve compiled some eggcellent activities […]