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10 School Holiday Ideas to Inspire

The school holidays can be a lot of fun, but they can also be pretty tiring. As educators we are well aware of how much energy little ones can have! Filling the day with meaningful experiences can take a lot of creativity, but with a bit of planning and inspiration…

3 Ways to Enhance Children’s Self-Esteem

Everyone needs self-esteem, but it doesn’t always come naturally built-in. In fact, it can go up and down at various points in life, but as early childhood educators we can do our best to help children develop high levels of self-esteem. What is self-esteem? Self-esteem is the word used to…

3 Simple Ways to Reduce Your Staff Turnover

Time and time again educator staff turnover pops up as a challenge shared by childcare centres across Australia. Centre owners and Directors are frequently asking themselves, ‘How can we attract the best educators and keep them?’. Not only is high staff turnover expensive and frustrating, but it’s also linked with…

Let’s Say ‘Thank You’ to Educators!

The first five years of life are fundamentally important. This is when the most essential wiring of a child’s brain takes place and foundation for social, emotional, intellectual and physical development is laid. It’s also the time of life that early childhood educators are given the responsibility and privilege of…

Involving Dad this Father’s Day

Research has confirmed that involved dads are happier dads and the benefits for children are countless too. Improved wellbeing, cognitive, social, behavioural outcomes and more. With Father’s Day coming up on Sunday 1 September, it’s time to schedule a time at your childcare centre for dads! While dads are welcome…

Bonkers Beat Goes Global!

Recently Galina and Bonkers have traveled the world, sharing their music and passion for early childhood education across the UK, France, Belgium and Russia. Educators and childcare organisations in multiple countries have learned about the Bonkers Beat approach and wanted more! We are so proud to represent Australia with our…