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Family Day Care educators open their homes to children, balancing care, learning, and hygiene in a smaller, more personal environment than centres. With the release of the Biological Hazards Code of Practice in March 202...
Early childhood centres across Australia enforce strict no-phone and no-smartwatch policies to safeguard children. Educa...
On 3 March 2026, Safe Work Australia released the Biological Hazards Code of Practice. For the first time, early childho...
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Educational leaders play a crucial role in their early childhood service by ensuring that the educational prog...
Capturing children’s voices is more than a compliance requirement; it’s about honouring their perspectives, em...
Educators often wonder whether the number of days a child attends care should influence how many observations...
The 20th of May is World Bee Day. It is to draw attention to the essential role bees and other pollinators pla...
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In OOSH services, educators often support children with diverse abilities and needs. Some children may require...
Quality Area 1 is the heart of the National Quality Standard. It reminds us that compliance is not about ticki...
Carol Dweck (born October 17, 1946) is an American psychologist and professor at Stanford University, best kno...
Butterfly Education and Awareness Day (BEAD) is celebrated on June 6, 2026. It was created by the Association...
Teaching emotional attunement requires more than knowledge—it demands presence, practice, and a culture that v...
The concept of supervision zones is a practical strategy to enhance child safety and educator accountability w...
When children dig, pour, smear, splash, squeeze, and explore, they’re not “making a mess.” They’re building th...
Here’s a concise compliance cheat sheet for Quality Area 1 (Educational Program and Practice) under the Nation...
The following activity ideas are mapped to each event, offering educators practical ways to embed experiences...
National Reconciliation Week (27 May – 3 June) invites children and educators to celebrate the shared story of...
Mind maps are more than colorful diagrams; they are powerful tools for helping young children connect ideas, v...
May’s programming ideas are designed to be practical, adaptable, and inspiring—helping educators scaffold lear...
It’s common for students to be asked to help with cleaning, tidying, and supervising children outdoors. These...
“How are new graduates supposed to gain experience if we are never given a chance?” This question, voiced by m...
The following article provides information on Expectations, Documentation Requirements, Tips and Hacks to help...
Our early childhood sector is facing a troubling paradox. On one hand, thousands of students are enrolling in...
Rainy days don’t have to dampen the fun in OOSH! When outdoor play isn’t possible, educators can turn indoor t...
Here are five playful bee-themed rhyming action songs designed for preschoolers—each with simple movements so...
From the 11th of April to the 22nd of April is Nature Play Week. Nature Play Week is an annual event that cele...
Hand-eye coordination is a crucial skill for preschoolers, helping them with everyday tasks, sports, and acade...
Ellen Beate Hansen Sandseter is a Norwegian researcher and professor at Queen Maud University College of Early...
Alison Gopnik (born June 16, 1955) is a leading developmental psychologist and philosopher at the University o...
Preparing children for the leap into formal schooling involves more than academic knowledge—it means supportin...
Here’s a breakdown of developmental milestones for children aged 2 to 3 years, along with examples of how they...
The Zones of Regulation are a self-regulation framework that helps children identify and manage their emotions...
Managing behaviour in Out of School Hours (OOSH) care can feel overwhelming when children test boundaries, sho...
Supporting toddlers aged 2–3 years with challenging behaviors requires understanding their developmental stag...
Stimming refers to repetitive movements, sounds, or actions that people use to regulate emotions, manage senso...
The Child Safe Standards provide a framework to ensure that every child in early childhood education is protec...
Providing nutritious, simple snacks is an important part of supporting children’s wellbeing in early learning...
Respiratory viruses cause illnesses that affect the nose, throat, and breathing passages, including the lungs....
Pneumonia is an infection of the lungs caused by a virus or bacteria. Pneumonia makes it difficult for your ch...
