Are We Supervising Children? Or Are We Looking at Them?
The Neurological Impact of Trauma: Strategies for Supporting Children in Early Education
The Power of Physical Activity in Supporting Healing through Trauma
Critical Reflection: Reflective Questions based on Quality Areas 1-7
The Importance of Critical Reflection In the early childhood education and care sector, critically reflecting on our practices is of utmost importance. It allows us to continuously improve and provide...
Australian cultural events 2024
Australian public holidays 2024
Critical reflection
Cultural awareness in education
Early Childhood Education Australia
Early Years
Early childhood education events
Educational event calendar
Important dates for early childhood
NQS
National Quality Framework
Professional development for teachers
Quality Area
Significant days for educators
Social events for teachers
Teacher planning resources
Let there be light!
More than just nappy changes and sleep times
In the realm of early childhood education, much thought and focus is given to the kindergarten age group (3-5 years), however, adversely, the younger years are often overlooked or glossed over (Sumsio...
Early childhood education
Early learning framework
Early years stimulation
Holistic infant development
Infant attachment
Nappy changes
Neurosensory development
Responsive caregiving
Secure caregiver relationships
Sensory exploration in infants
child education
infant and toddler care strategies
secure attachments
sleep times
I need an extension - on extending children's interests
“You don’t look like you’re enjoying your job, what are you stressed about?” “I have so much paperwork”, sighs the educator with a furrowed brow as she looks up between piles of folders, and trimmed p...
Australian Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF)
Child-led learning activities
Early childhood education
Educator stress management
Enhancing child engagement
Extending children's interests
Meaningful learning experiences
Planning cycle in education
Reflective practice in education
Responsive teaching strategies
child education
childcare
early childhood education
What is technology really doing to our children?
The amount of screen time children receive is alarming. Ernest et al. (2014) report that on average, 83% of children under the age of 6 years old in the United States today use some form of screen tim...
Childhood aggression and media exposure
Children's sleep patterns and technology
Family dynamics and media usage
Healthy technology use for children
Impact of technology on children
Long-term effects of screen time on kids
Media devices and family interactions
Screen time effects on kids
Technology and childhood obesity