They say ‘never work with children’ don’t they, but for early childhood educators we just love it! However, no matter how much we adore working with children, lack of cooperation…

For most of us, old and young, starting something new or different can be uncomfortable at first. It can still be exciting and enjoyable, but it could also be a…

Creating an early childhood service that is inclusive is of the utmost importance. There are many ways you can be inclusive in centres, and in life. In a recent article…

Welcome to the 20th year of the 3rd millennium, the 20th year of the 21st century, and the 1st year of the 2020s decade! It is going to be a…

Moving into a new decade feels like a momentous occasion, don’t you think? Heading into the ‘20s, we want to get everything off to a flying start — from work…

With Christmas around the corner, chances are life is pretty hectic right now and you’ve got a lot on your plate. This goes for parents, educators, centre owners and directors,…

There’s not much that children love more than Christmas time! From the songs to the thought of gifts, the excitement of Santa Claus and the lights and decorations — children…

If you had to describe 2019 in one word for your childcare centre or childcare career, what would it be? Rewarding? Excellent? Tiring? Frustrating? Of course, you certainly don’t need…

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…

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…