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Dragonstorm

Fulltime Kindy assistant

◦ Member since October 2011
◦ Brisbane, QLD
#Student General QA #General Discussion
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12 years ago

Why must I plan the curriculum programs for my school age children while I am just a educator assistant?

Category: Programming & Curriculum

hi Vivi When I was Schoolies wrangler I didn't get my break at all. instead I got to finish early. I know its tricky sometimes but as Lorina said if its your classification to do it, do it....

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12 years ago

After School Care Conflicts

Category: Workplace & Employment

hi there Marcoola you did the right thing in speaking to them individually. Schoolies are a special breed. They sometimes resent having to be in the place as the little ones so tension will...

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Workplace & Employment
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12 years ago

Males In Childcare

Category: Experiences & Advice

hi Robinhood tell us a bit about your experience. eg. how did the ladies treat you. all my ladies became putty in my hand, not! they loved me just the same though. I found the parents are th...

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12 years ago

men in childcare - my experience

Category: Experiences & Advice

I know its old, glennyman. common mate. keep it clean. you may have had a bad experience or two but keep going. I've only worked in one centre and now am back on paternity leave. I still hav...

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12 years ago

Provide care for babies Cert 3

Category: Assignment Support

I know its old but how about languages and phrases used as prompts by the parents at certain times, such as rest time, meal time or sleep time.

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12 years ago

Im in the house!!

Category: Open Discussions

hi there foam boxes work really well. Ours are in in playground area off to the side. they are made with sleepers around the edges and are about two metres by 1metre. the dirt is turn regula...

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Open Discussions
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12 years ago

Im in the house!!

Category: Open Discussions

hi there Its going really well. I love the children and they love me. Apart from the usual not enough resources( which really helps you think outside the square), I love it. I'm now in charg...

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Open Discussions
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13 years ago

EDE101

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having done this unit, may i suggest that you read the EYLF. that is the best communication resource you can use. As Lindy says above, what is the purpose?

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14 years ago

Males In Childcare

Category: Experiences & Advice

hello there, its me again.... update. im now working fulltime as a kindy assist...yay! love it, im so sore from lifting and running but its great to see those smiles. im putting the BA of ho...

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14 years ago

New at Childcare (traineeship)

Category: Workplace & Employment

hey there Danielle How did you go? Good I hope. I am one of the few males in childcare. I started my Bachelor of Education ( early childhood studies) before I even had a job in childcare. I...

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