Self-Care for the Selfless Teacher

Self-care.   It’s a term that many teachers, myself included, struggle to understand, accept, and put into practice.  As educators we are inherently selfless, choosing a profession that is focused on helping others and supporting our students in reaching their full… Continue Reading >

Nurturing Young Minds

As parents and educators, we are all familiar with the boundless curiosity and rapid growth that characterise the early years of our children’s lives. Ages two to five are a critical period for learning and development, as children’s brains undergo… Continue Reading >

The Role of Educators in Brisbane Childcare Centers

Choosing the right childcare center for your child is a significant decision for any parent. In Brisbane, families are fortunate to have access to a range of high-quality childcare centers that prioritize early education, safety, and nurturing environments. This guide… Continue Reading >

Improving your child’s outcome in Child Care

The moment when your Child’s Teacher asks to speak to you and to set up a meeting… freak out is usually you the first response! It’s not a bad situation though, when your child’s teacher wants to speak to you,… Continue Reading >

Rainbow Families and Early Childhood Australia Collaborate to Champion Family Diversity

In a positive stride towards a more inclusive society, Rainbow Families and Early Childhood Australia (ECA) have joined forces to introduce an innovative, professional development opportunity. This initiative is set to equip early learning educators with the tools they need… Continue Reading >

Creating A Sensory Friendly Classroom

It’s a well-established fact that quality early education plays a crucial part in a child’s developmental and educational journey. However, every child is unique.  They all learn in different ways and this is particularly evident among neurodiverse children whose brains… Continue Reading >

Hope

Each new year brings with it hope. This year, in 2022 we’re all hoping for a more predictable year, I think most of us have had enough of the unexpected, we’re hoping for routine, for schools to stay open and… Continue Reading >

Age and Gender and School Readiness

“My son is born a couple of months prior to the cut off date for them to start school. I think I will give them a second year at kindy”. As a school principal I have heard these comments many… Continue Reading >

Allergy friendly Shrove Tuesday Pancakes        

BY Stephanie Holdsworth Allerchic As Shrove Tuesday comes around every year my heart is warmed by a memory of inclusion, from my daughters Pre-School years. Our preschool like many others loved to celebrate all the culturally significant dates on the… Continue Reading >

Supporting your child’s transition to school

The transition from kindergarten to school is an important and special time for families. In school, your child will build on the valuable skills they’ve learnt in kindergarten as they take on exciting new challenges and learning experiences. Your child’s… Continue Reading >