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Amazing results in centres – and an exciting announcement

There are many centres across Australia running our Bonkers Beat Music and Wellbeing programs. And the management and educators at each and every one of those centres get the opportunity to attend two Wellness Summits each year. These Wellness Summits are early childhood professional development days exclusively open to centres…

Be Fit, Stay Fit

To optimise the wellbeing of young children, it’s important to give them the tools they need in life to achieve and maintain good health. Physical activity is an essential ingredient, contributing to a child’s development, ability to learn and mental health. Physical Activity for Children Every Day At Bonkers Beat…

Smiles and Segways – Bonding at Bonkers Beat Aspendale

A yearly staff retreat is a tradition at Bonkers Beat Music Kinder in Aspendale, Victoria, and 2016 was no exception. The benefits of educators taking time for team bonding outside of the workplace are invaluable, and once again we’ve found our staff retreat to be a worthwhile event. Taking time…

The Purpose of Play in Early Childhood

When we try to think of something happy, children playing is often one of the first things that comes to mind. The simple idea of children playing and laughing epitomises joy. That’s pretty powerful. Even more than just happiness, play and play-based learning are essential to any early childhood pedagogy.…

Assessing School Readiness and Tackling the Transition

Starting primary school is one of the biggest transitions a child will ever face. It’s also a special milestone for children and for their parents and families! Each state and territory in Australia has its own minimum and maximum age for starting primary school. In the lead up to enrolling…

A Special Day for Dads – Celebrating Father’s Day in Early Childhood

There’s no doubt that fathers play a special role in children’s lives. In fact, today’s dads are more involved with bringing up their children and children have stronger bonds with their fathers than in previous generations. With more dads making the time to have quality engagement with their children, celebrating…