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.
Supporting Your Child’s Learning Journey: The Early Years Toolbox
Affinity Education Group has proudly partnered with the University of Wollongong with the aim of enhancing the capabilities of our Teachers and Educators working with children in our School Readiness rooms. By leveraging the expertise of academic professionals, and integrating evidence-based practices into our curriculum, we can enrich the learning experiences of our students and set them on the path to success.
Supporting Your Child’s Progression To Big School
With Graduation done and dusted, you and your child may be nervous about the transition into Big School. Here are five tips to support your child with this significant milestone and set them up for success.
Navigating End of Year Transitions
It is natural to wonder whether infants and young children can benefit from time spent in an early childhood environment. At Affinity Education-owned centres, our Lifelong Learning Curriculum (LLC) begins as soon as your child commences their enrolment with us, regardless of age.
Benefits of attending Early Childhood and Care during the Holiday period
Effective early childhood education is of utmost importance in a successful transition to school and love for Lifelong Learning. Our LLC program is dedicated to ensuring this is achieved all year long. We know how much families like to take this time to have some well-deserved time off; however, here are some benefits to maintaining your child’s routine with their Early Childhood Centre in the lead-up to Primary School.
Summer Program Sessions
Your child is invited to join us during our Summer Program! Throughout December, we have planned additional exciting activities to help your child continue their early learning journey whilst benefiting from a rich variety of learning opportunities.
The Importance of Friendships and Relationships in Childcare
Friendships and positive relationships in the early years are a vital aspect of childhood and a critical enabler for learning. Research tells us that children who struggle to be socially competent by the time they reach formal school face some real challenges socially and academically, and one reason we work so hard to help young children form positive relationships and early friendships.