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Time spent playing outdoors is often one of the most well-loved aspects of early childhood education for many children. When the weather starts to get chilly, particularly if you’re in one of the cooler regions, it can be tempting to avoid going outside and opt for staying inside with the…

Each week when we write the Bonkers Beat blog we do our best to provide practical ideas for the curriculum, empower centre owners and directors, support educators and parents, and share information about early childhood education.  This week’s blog is a little different. In this week’s blog we have questions.…

It should go without saying that as an employer in early childhood education (and any other sector!) you should be striving to have employees who feel happy about coming into work each day. Creating an enjoyable workplace has an impactful run-on effect for the way your service operates and the…

With the MS Readathon taking place, NAPLAN being undertaken by students and the Sydney Writers’ Festival coming up, May is a great month to renew your focus on literacy and its incredible value to children’s development. Did you know that reading to children from birth is recommended? The sounds of…

Families are such an important part of our lives so why not make the most of a special day dedicated to celebrating them. Mother’s Day takes place on the second Sunday of May, meaning it falls on Sunday 8 May in 2022. Now is the time to start making plans…

Some Public Holidays and special days throughout Australia’s cultural calendar are straightforward to celebrate, such as Christmas and Easter. Others can be more complex for children to understand.  As early childhood educators, and as parents, it is important that we do our best to honour these important days that commemorate…