Renewing The Focus on Educators’ Wellbeing
As we all know, working in early childhood education is rewarding, but it’s also complex and challenging. Too often being an early childhood educator is misunderstood. While craft and sandpits…
Training Educators for Centre Success
It’s that time again — our Virtual Wellness Summit is scheduled for Saturday 13 March! This gives all educators, directors and owners who are Bonkers Beat program members the chance…
Essential Strategies for Easing Separation Anxiety
Separation anxiety is quite normal for many children at various developmental stages. Currently, many families are heading back into centres. If you or your children experience separation anxiety here are…
Routine ideas for a great start to 2021
With everyone back to work by now and children back to childcare centres, kindergartens and schools, now is the time that everyone is thinking about routines. The importance of a…
Replenishing & Reconnecting in 2020
Looking back at our Christmas email from last year, we were all looking forward to a brand new decade. A ‘momentous occasion’ was how we described the shift from 2019…
What You Should Do Now To Shine In 2021
With the year ending, the time is fast approaching to relax and recharge with family and friends, even if just for the festive period. But before we do, consider taking…
Inclusive Festive Celebrations in Childcare
The end of year celebrations are in full swing everywhere, and no doubt your childcare services are getting plans under way for something special. Whether you’re saying farewell to kindergarten…
School Readiness Funding Deadline Extended
If your School Readiness Funding plan has not been submitted yet, it’s not too late — the Department has extended the deadline for these until 7 December 2020. Browsing the…
Standing Out, Engaging Children and Supporting Families
As a dedicated early childhood educational service, strategising ways to stand out in your community and attract families to your centre is probably something you have spent alot of time…
Virtual Professional Development Success
Shopping, schooling, work, health appointments — there’s not much we didn’t end up learning how to do online in 2020! Last week was another online ‘first’ for the team here…