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Facebook With Families – Social Media in Early Childhood Settings

February 4, 2016

Whether it’s to save paper or try a more interactive approach, more and more childcare centres and kinders are using online communications to keep in touch with parents. While many in the early childhood field hold strong opinions about the use of iPads and computers for young children, this post…

Chinese New Year – Celebrating the Year of the Monkey in Early Childhood Settings

January 28, 2016

Bonkers Beat

This year feels extra special to Bonkers and now we know why: it’s the Year of the Monkey! The Chinese New Year is here on February 8, and 2016 sees us enter the Year of the Monkey (specifically, the Year of the Fire Monkey or Red Monkey). When the Year of…

Top 4 Ways To Mark Australia Day

January 22, 2016

Bonkers Beat

Barbecues, beach, kangaroos, koalas… there are many things that people think of when they think of Australia. Why not incorporate some Aussie celebration into your centre around Australia Day 2016! There are four fantastic elements to consider exploring with children to mark the occasion as Australia Day nears. We’ve even included…

Reflections and Resolutions

January 17, 2016

Bonkers Beat

There’s nothing quite like a brand new year to start something new, set some resolutions and plan for success! Let’s not rush in too quickly though – first we should reflect on the year that was. Here’s a video of the highlights of 2015 for the Bonkers Beat team: While we…

A Time to Be Thankful

December 18, 2015

Bonkers Beat

Another year is almost over and while much has changed, it’s very clear that the importance of wellbeing at the heart of children’s education is a focus that is here to stay. This can only be a positive thing, as we as educators, teachers, parents and human beings strive to…

Healthy Habits for Life

November 26, 2015

Bonkers Beat

Food choices contribute to children’s behaviour, brain development, digestion, weight, dental health and their attitudes towards food well into the future. As early childhood educators, we must always focus on offering children a range of colours and textures in their meals and getting the healthy eating message across. In fact,…