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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…

Easter is here! This is a time of celebration and coming together with family and friends, and no doubt many of us are going to enjoy a delicious feast with those we love. Easter egg hunts, visits to church, camping trips – everyone marks this time of year in their…

The school holidays are here and for many families this means the usual schedules and routines might look a little different for a couple of weeks. With work and appointments and other life commitments ticking along right through the school holidays it can be useful to have some engaging activities…

We all want the best for children and do everything we can to ensure they feel safe, happy and loved. However, the sun can’t shine all the time and it is inevitable that children will face challenges in life. While we can’t prevent children from having to come up against…