Respect the Child: A Key Factor of the Reggio Emilia Approach
The success of the Reggio Emilia approach within early childhood education has been mirrored in continents across the world. With its roots in Italy, Europe, this unique method is guided by the concept that the teacher is more of a partner in learning, as opposed to presenting a structured educational syllabus. Respecting the child is […]
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All You Need To Know About The Early Years Learning Framework
If your child already attends a childcare centre or if you’re planning to enrol them in the future, then you may have come across the Australian Government’s Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF). If you’re interested in finding out more about it, this article takes a look at the EYLF and the key role it plays […]
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Fact Or Fiction: Do Children Really Have 100 Languages?
The well-known poem, ‘100 Languages of Children’ penned by Loris Malaguzzi, founder of Reggio Emilia, encapsulates what this acclaimed approach to early education represents. ‘The child has A hundred languages A hundred hands A hundred thoughts A hundred ways of thinking Of playing, of speaking.’ What are the ’100 Languages of Children’? Malaguzzi believed that […]
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What To Look For On A Tour Of A Child Care Centre
Understandably, you want to give your child the best start in life. And with overwhelming evidence pointing to quality early education as a crucial foundation for future success, choosing a child care centre could be one of the most important decisions you’ll ever make. You’ll find that while child care centres may look similar on […]
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Help Your Child Build Self-Confidence Before Starting Early School
Starting school can be stressful for young children. It can be a time of great excitement and anticipation, but it can also be a time of change and uncertainty. The stronger the child’s sense of self, the more likely they are to make a successful transition to this next stage. It’s natural for a parent […]
Read MoreThe 100 Languages Of Children
The Italian founder of the Reggio Emilia approach to early education, Loris Malaguzzi, penned a poem called ‘The 100 Languages of Children’ which has become synonymous with his innovative, inclusive child-centred pedagogy. But what does he mean by a child having 100 languages? By ‘languages’, Malaguzzi means the myriad ways that children express themselves. He […]
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The Importance Of Art In Early Years Education
Art is smart in early childhood development. Every child is innately creative and there are so many ways that they benefit from art exploration during their early education. Whether they’re sorting pencils into colours, getting messy with clay or swooshing paint onto paper, the skills and lessons they learn from participating in arts and crafts […]
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The Advantages Of Adventurous Play For Kids
Don’t do that, you’ll hurt yourself. Stop before it ends in tears. Walk, don’t run. Slow down, or you’ll fall. If you’re a parent or caregiver, the chances are that you’ve said these words. Often. That’s because our natural instinct is to protect children from harm, so our default tends to be ‘no’ in […]
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The Environment As The Third Teacher
The concept of the environment being the third teacher in an early education environment isn’t new, but it’s an important one to grasp especially in the context of a young child’s learning and development. What do we mean when we say ‘the environment is the third teacher’? The physical environment at school is integral to […]
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Six Ways To Help Your Baby Settle Into A Solid Sleep Routine At Childcare
For many mums and dads, the first few months of their newborn’s life are a blur and it can take a huge amount of patience and perseverance (plus a healthy dose of humour) to get baby into some sort pattern for their daily routine. And is so often the case, just as life looks to […]
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