As we all know, working in early childhood education is rewarding, but it’s also complex and challenging. Too often being an early childhood educator is misunderstood. While craft and sandpits…
It’s that time again — our Virtual Wellness Summit is scheduled for Saturday 13 March! This gives all educators, directors and owners who are Bonkers Beat program members the chance…
Separation anxiety is quite normal for many children at various developmental stages. Currently, many families are heading back into centres. If you or your children experience separation anxiety here are…
With everyone back to work by now and children back to childcare centres, kindergartens and schools, now is the time that everyone is thinking about routines. The importance of a…
Looking back at our Christmas email from last year, we were all looking forward to a brand new decade. A ‘momentous occasion’ was how we described the shift from 2019…
With the year ending, the time is fast approaching to relax and recharge with family and friends, even if just for the festive period. But before we do, consider taking…
The end of year celebrations are in full swing everywhere, and no doubt your childcare services are getting plans under way for something special. Whether you’re saying farewell to kindergarten…
 If your School Readiness Funding plan has not been submitted yet, it’s not too late — the Department has extended the deadline for these until 7 December 2020. Browsing the…
As a dedicated early childhood educational service, strategising ways to stand out in your community and attract families to your centre is probably something you have spent alot of time…
Shopping, schooling, work, health appointments — there’s not much we didn’t end up learning how to do online in 2020! Last week was another online ‘first’ for the team here…