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The Gift of Reading – Celebrating Children’s Book Week

August 13, 2015

“Reading should not be presented to children as a chore or duty. It should be offered to them as a precious gift.” —Kate DiCamillo This year the Children’s Book Council of Australia (CBCA) will celebrate its 70th Anniversary from Saturday 22 August – Friday 28 August 2015. Researchers have proven what…

Pre-School is the Most Important Year in Your Child’s Education

July 29, 2015

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As the world becomes more and more technologically advanced, it becomes obvious that within the next five to ten years, our world will change dramatically as well as our economy. The children who are growing now will be creators of our future and will need to develop a range of…

The Importance of Road Safety Education

July 23, 2015

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With traffic on our roads becoming increasingly busy it is important for all of us to teach children from a young age to be aware of the traffic rules and regulations. Years ago children could ride down the street without a care in the world but times have changed and…

Celebrating Landscapes of Imagination

July 16, 2015

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Last week Melbourne welcomed more than 1100 early childhood educators and professionals from all over the country. During the Reggio Emilia Australia Information Exchange (REAIE) event we had the distinct pleasure of receiving presentations from some of the most influential experts in Italy. This conference was a true celebration; an…

The Important Role of Grandparents

July 9, 2015

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There can never be too many special people dedicated to being a part of a child’s life, and in many families grandparents play an important role. Just as we celebrate mums and dads, we believe that grandparents and other important adults in children’s lives should be invited to have some…

Learn, Respect and Celebrate – NAIDOC Week 2015

July 1, 2015

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In 2015 the National NAIDOC theme is We All Stand on Sacred Ground: Learn, Respect and Celebrate. Taking place from July 5-12, 2015, NAIDOC Week, as always, presents educators across the country with the opportunity to discuss and celebrate Australia’s rich indigenous culture. If you haven’t celebrated NAIDOC Week before,…