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Getting Ready for School: Tips for Parents and Educators

As we approach the end of the year, for many families it’s time to say goodbye to early childhood education and a big hello to primary school! For children (and parents!) the anticipation of the first day of school is exciting, but can also be a little nerve-wracking.  Thankfully, there…

Nurturing Young Hearts: Emotional Intelligence in Early Childhood Education

So, what exactly is emotional intelligence? Emotional intelligence (EI) involves recognising, understanding, and managing one’s own emotions, as well as being attuned to the emotions of others. The five central elements to emotional intelligence are often noted to be: self-awareness, self-regulation, motivation, empathy, and social skills. In the context of…

World Nursery Rhyme Week – Rediscovering Nursery Rhymes

Nursery rhymes feature prominently in cultures all over the world and their role in language and literacy for children should not be underestimated. In fact, research indicates that exposure to and familiarity with nursery rhymes has a notably positive impact on early literacy for children during early childhood and beyond. …

Inclusive End-of-Year Celebrations for Your Centre

End-of-year celebrations in early childhood education should be a time of joy, reflection, and inclusivity. These events provide a wonderful opportunity to bring children, families, educators, and the community together in celebration of the year’s achievements.  We’ve rounded up a bunch of ideas for end-of-year celebrations that are inclusive and…