Love what you do: A career as an educator
They say if you find a career you love, you’ll never feel like you’re at work. So how do you go about finding a role like that? A good place to start is to look at who you are as a person — the innate qualities you bring to the world. Did you […]
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 MoreSupporting a positive start to early learning
From first words to first steps, the first birthday and a child’s first day in early learning, from the day children are born, we start taking note of milestones. While every accomplishment brings excitement, it can also make parents feel nervous or overwhelmed as a new stage begins for their child and for the family. […]
Read MorePutting the play, fun and adventure into ECEC
In Australia, play-based learning is at the centre of the way we approach early childhood education. This is underpinned by the Early Years Learning Framework and National Quality Standard, each highlighting the importance of incorporating play and exploration into early childhood learning experiences. Play is one of the most critical ways a child learns and […]
Read MoreA high-quality activity plan for your early learning centre
For early learning centres and their committed educators, providing children with engaging educational experiences is the goal. Creating activity plans, educational programs and curriculums that provide children with educational and enjoyable experiences from which they can learn and grow is what early childhood education is all about. An effective activity plan contributes to children’s development […]
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