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National Recycling Week kicked off on Monday, running through until Sunday 17 November and we encourage everyone to get involved! There are so many things we can do to educate children on how to care for the planet and for us all to make a difference. Bonkers the Monkey is…

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. …

The health and safety of children is our number one priority in childcare, and in summer we need to be extra vigilant in some areas. With the weather heating up along with the UV rating, this means it’s time to get on top of your children’s sun safety! Most of…

A shared dream can bring people together in a special way. But how do we just conjure up a shared dream for educators, parents and children? Start with a shared space! The childcare centre itself is a space that is already meaningful to educators, parents and children. Each of these…

Getting focused on school readiness While schools work hard to help children transition, the four year-old kindergarten year of a child’s early childhood education is where school readiness begins. It’s so important for children’s wellbeing that we ensure they are ready to commence their primary school years allowing an optimal…

Around fifty percent of all mental health conditions experienced in adulthood begin prior to the age of 14 (Beyond Blue). And with one in five Australians affected by mental illness, including one in seven children, the earlier we can support children in developing good mental health, the better. World Mental…