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Reasons You Should Be An Early Childhood Educator
We’ve said it once and we’ll say it again: a career in childcare will take you places you have never been before. It is not your ordinary 9-5 job; it will involve you playing...
Let’s make it mandatory to teach respectful relationships in every Australian school
The Victorian government is rolling out respectful relationships
education in primary and secondary schools across the state. from shutterstock.com
Media reports of findings from the latest National Community Attitudes towards Violence against Women Survey caused a stir in...
Let them play! Kids need freedom from play restrictions to develop
Playing in nature improves children’s learning, social
and emotional skills. MI PHAM/unsplash
You may have heard of play. It’s that thing children do – the diverse range of unstructured, spontaneous activities and behaviours.
Children play in many ways,...
Time, money and method: three things to consider if you’re thinking about homeschooling your...
Homeschooling allows more creativity in the way the
curriculum is delivered. Max Goncharov/Unsplash
A successful homeschooling experience happens when children and parents know the expectations, set targets and enjoy it. In some families, one child...
Want a safer world for your children? Teach them about diverse religions and worldviews
Students are far more understanding of their religious
peers if they attend classes about religious diversity. from shutterstock.com
Around 80% of secondary school students who had classes about diverse religions claim to have positive...
Courtside Children – How To Get Your Kids Into Tennis
Why wouldn’t you want your children to grow an appreciation for tennis? It’s such a graceful sport that can be enjoyed solo or with the company of your friends. Almost all schools offer tennis...
Learning music early can make your child a better reader
As we look to improve the reading outcomes of our
young children, more music education in our preschools and primary schools
could be the answer. www.shutterstock.com
Neuroscience has found a clear relationship between...
Being in nature is good for learning, here’s how to get kids off screens...
It takes effort and imagination, but the benefits are many.
from www.shutterstock.com
Contrary to the belief we Aussies are a nature-loving outdoor nation, research suggests we’re spending less and less time outdoors. This worrying trend is also...
Research shows there are benefits from getting more three-year-olds into preschool
Research shows two years of preschool has more impact
than one. Wayne Taylor/AAP
Last Thursday, the Labor party pledged an additional A$1.75 billion for early education if elected the next government of Australia. This is the largest...
