Tag: preschool development

23 Jun 2024

Pencil Grasp Posters

Classroom Management

The Pencil Grasp Posters show the ages and stages and different ways that children hold their pencil that is most common among children. It is fairly common for young children to still be learning how to correctly hold their penci...

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24 Apr 2024 8 min read

Preschool Indicators Of Literacy and Numeracy

Childcare Programming

The Early Years Learning Framework identifies that positive attitudes and competencies in literacy and numeracy are important aspectsof communication and are vital for children’s successful learning. The indicators have been devel...

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31 Oct 2023 11 min read

Supportive Transition Practices For Preschoolers Going To Primary School

Childcare Articles

Among all the changes that impact a child’s early life, one of the most significant is the move from early education and care setting to a full-time school. The following article provides Educators with a guide on planning support...

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26 Dec 2022

Shaving Cream Fireworks

Art and Craft

Let's celebrate with these spectacular colourful shaving cream fireworks! Easy to make and it's messy and fun!

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20 Mar 2018 6 min read

Supporting Children Learning English In Early Childhood

Teaching Children

It is essential that all children growing up in Australia have access to opportunities to become proficient speakers of English.

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5 Jan 2015 2 min read

Social and Emotional Development for Preschoolers 4-5 Year Olds

Child Development

At this point preschoolers begin to interact effectively with others. Play becomes more innovative and organized and “boyfriend” or “girlfriend” begins to emerge. Preschoolers have developed an understanding for other’s feelings a...

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5 Jan 2015 2 min read

Language Development for Preschoolers 4-5 Year Olds

Child Development

Preschoolers enjoy talking and are happy to tell their ideas or what they're thinking. They combine words with gestures and facial expressions to make their stories more believable and interesting. Words begin to flow easily and w...

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5 Jan 2015 2 min read

Gross Motor Development for Preschoolers 4-5 Year Olds

Child Development

At this age, preschoolers make big progress in gross motor skills such as running, jumping, balancing and climbing. Their movement becomes agile and more controlled and learning ability also begins to increase. This enables presch...

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5 Jan 2015 2 min read

Fine Motor Development for Preschoolers 4-5 Year Olds

Child Development

Preschoolers continued progress with fine motor skills depends on the stimulation and encouragement they receive on a daily basis. Improvements typically occur steadily between this age and preschoolers begin to complete small tas...

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5 Jan 2015 2 min read

Cognitive Development for Preschoolers 4-5 Year Olds

Child Development

Your preschooler is now able to focus their attention more accurately and is less influenced by distractions. The intensity of questions increase as your child develops a strong curiosity for the world around them. By this stage,...

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30 Dec 2014 4 min read

Stages Of Behaviour

Child Behaviour

As a parent, your behavioural expectations of your child can be higher than what is actually developmentally appropriate for your child's age.

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