Block play, a seemingly simple activity, holds profound developmental benefits for children of all ages. From the moment a child grasps their first block, a world of learning begins. Hosted by Kym ...
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Key Points Play dough provides a sensory experience that helps to develop fine motor skills, ease tension and improve imagination, aiding early childhood development in a playful way. Playing with ...
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Key Points Childhood friendships teach skills such as sharing and help children to develop communication skills such as learning to express their emotions. By the age of three, children can generally ...
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Key Points The definition of screen time for kids in the guidelines includes TV, electronic gaming, computers, tablets and smartphones. Sufficient physical activity and sleep combined with limited ...
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Key Points Separation anxiety is a sign that your child has a secure attachment and healthy bond to you. You are their world. And they don’t like the idea of being apart from you. Separation anxiety ...
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Key Points Understanding the reasons behind challenging behaviour and how to manage it can help the child and their parent/educator. By understanding why they are behaving in a certain way, you can ...
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There is a great Steve Biddulph quote that says, "It is our job as parents to be less anxious than our children."
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For more than 80 years, Gowrie NSW has been at the forefront of early childhood education in Australia.
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Gowrie NSW Erskineville Early Education and Care Meet Dasha , Centre Manager at Gowrie NSW Erskineville. Rachelle , Family Communications Coordinator, Bronwyn, 0 – 3’s Educational Leader and Fenn, ...
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Reset and Recharge It’s been a long term of remote learning and lockdown. None of us could have ever predicted what was coming and as we approach the end of the term, we’re all breathing a collective ...
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