A Day in the Life of Your Child’s Favourite Book Character
Imagine waking up in the morning as your favourite book character. What adventures would you go on? What challenges would you face? What fun would you have? Getting into the shoes – or paws, or boots – of a beloved character is a wonderful way for children to dive deeper into stories, enhance their creativity, and build stronger comprehension skills.
Preparing for Changes: How Life Events Impact Your Child Care Subsidy
Life is full of changes – whether it’s starting a new job, moving to a new town, or welcoming a new baby into your family. While these events bring excitement and new opportunities, they can also impact your finances, including your Child Care Subsidy (CCS). Understanding how these changes affect your CCS and what steps you need to take can help you continue to provide your child with quality care while managing your budget. Here’s what you need to know.
Why Maths is Important for Little Kids & How to Incorporate it into Daily Activities
We believe that every child is a little mathematician in the making! Maths isn’t just about numbers and equations; it’s a magical tool that helps children make sense of the world around them. From building towers to baking biscuits, maths is everywhere! Let’s explore why maths is so important for little kids and how you can easily weave it into daily activities to make learning fun and engaging.
Long-term Benefits: How Integrated Early Education Shapes Future Learning
Early childhood is a critical period in human development, and the quality of education and care children receive during these years has a profound impact on their future learning and success. Integrated early education centres, such as Aussie Kindies Early Learning, play a crucial role in shaping a child’s long-term academic and personal development. These centres combine child care and preschool education, providing a holistic approach that fosters various aspects of a child’s growth.
10 Fun & Easy STEM Activities for Preschoolers
In today’s rapidly evolving world, the importance of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education cannot be overstated, particularly for young learners. Introducing preschoolers to STEM concepts at an early age lays a critical foundation for their future academic and professional success. This blog explores why STEM learning is vital for preschoolers and offers a variety of fun, educational activities to inspire and prepare the next generation of innovators and thinkers.
What Should My Child Know Before Starting School
Starting school is an exciting time in a child’s lifelong learning journey. Before they start, a child should ideally have developed a range of basic skills and knowledge to help them transition smoothly into the school environment. Affinity Education has developed a Lifelong Learning School Readiness Checklist, which is a list of skills that have been identified through collaboration and research as important for being ‘school ready’.
Books To Help Your Child Transition Into School
Starting school is a major milestone for both you and your child, and reading books about what to expect can be a great way to make this transition easier. Read on as we share five fun books children will love.
Tips For Talking To Educators At Parent Teacher Interviews
Parent Teacher Interviews provide a valuable one on one opportunity to discuss your child’s learning and development progress in relation to emotional development, social connectivity, foundational learning, and physical health and wellbeing. To make the most of these meetings, we recommend to approach them with preparation and a positive attitude. Here are some tips to help you communicate effectively with educators during Parent Teacher Interviews.
The Benefits of Music in Early Childhood
Music is a universal language that transcends cultural and linguistic barriers, resonating deeply within the human experience. In early childhood, the impact of music extends far beyond mere entertainment. It plays a pivotal role in cognitive development, emotional growth, and social skills, setting the stage for a well-rounded and fulfilling life. Let’s delve into the myriad benefits of music in early childhood and explore why it’s a crucial element in nurturing young minds.
8 Ways Playdoh Benefits Toddler Development
Playdoh provides a fun and engaging way for toddlers and young children to explore, create, and learn across multiple domains of development. Its versatility, sensory appeal, and open-ended nature make it a valuable addition to early childhood play and education. Here we share eight ways toddlers benefit from playing with playdoh, plus a recipe to make your own playdoh at home.