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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Five Reasons Why Creative Expression Is So Important For Children
Ever heard someone say their child is not creative? Many of us are guilty of judging creativity in terms of the end result that we see or experience, but our role as adults is not to focus on the end result produced by the child, but rather on encouraging and supporting their crucial journey of […]
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What Is The Reggio Emilia Philosophy?
The Reggio Emilia philosophy is a holistic, play-based approach to preschool and primary education which has the child at the centre of the learning process.
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The Reggio Emilia approach and why it benefits your child
A quality early education directly affects a child’s chances of lifelong success, so it’s easy to see why new and prospective parents are so determined to make the right decision about a child care centre.
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Questions to Ask When Choosing a Childcare Centre
Your choice of childcare centre is one of the most important decisions you will ever make.
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How Does Play-Based Learning Benefit Children?
We often hear someone say: “Look at those children having such fun playing”, but the observation “Look at those children having such fun learning” is far less frequent.
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