A focus on lifelong learning this Children’s Week
Feeling cared for and learning through play are among the rights that every child deserves. Children should have the chance to enjoy their childhood and feel supported by parents, carers, communities and, importantly, early childhood education providers. Each year Children’s Week dedicates itself to celebrating the needs, rights and achievements of children, while strongly advocating for the United […]
Read MoreExploring Children’s Favourite Heroes for Book Week
Book Week is coming up in from August 19 – 25 presenting the perfect opportunity for educators to reflect on the profound impact that reading has on a child’s development. Reading not only opens up doors to imagination but also lays the foundation for language skills, cognitive development, and emotional growth. With Book Week just […]
Read MoreHow to handle children’s tough questions
Curiosity about the world grows with children as they grow and develop. Questions can be wide-ranging and include classics like “why is the sky blue?” and “where do babies come from?”. These big questions are vital to their learning and development and as early childhood educators, we often find ourselves fielding these inquiries. While tackling […]
Read MoreHealthy Digital Habits for Families with Dr Kristy Goodwin
We sat down with Dr Kristy Goodwin to unpack some of the challenges of raising children in a digital age. Kristy has undertaken extensive research in this space and has been honing her expertise for the past decade, plus she’s also a mum of three boys. “She makes relevant, research-based information available to parents, caregivers and educators so that they […]
Read MoreThe importance of emotional intelligence in early childhood
Intelligence is a quality that is highly sought after in people, and in today’s society it is now known to extend beyond a person’s ability to solve complex mathematics problems, use a large vocabulary or achieve high marks in school. In fact, it is generally agreed that there are many types of intelligence, covering a […]
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