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The Benefits of Block Play for Children

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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5 Benefits of Enrolling Your Child in a Play Based Preschool Program

“By integrating learning into play, children develop a positive attitude towards education and are more likely to succeed academically in later years” Choosing the right preschool for your child is a ...
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The Benefits of Consecutive Childcare Days

There's a broad consensus among early learning experts that children flourish when they attend high-quality early learning for at least two or more days a week. However, many families might not ...
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The Benefits of Block Play for Children

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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The Importance of National Indigenous Literacy Day at Gowrie NSW

The Importance of Language Language holds great significance in our lives. It’s how we communicate, express our emotions, and share the stories that define us. Through language, we pass down ...
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Sustainability, Humans & Nature at Erskineville Early Education & Care

The YarraYarra children, aged 3-5 at our Erskineville Early Education and Care Centre have been exploring sustainability and the interconnectedness between humans and nature. As part of their ...
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Gowrie NSW Program Foundations - a framework for curriculum & pedagogy

Gowrie NSW Program Foundations Our program is underpinned by 80 years of experience and leadership in early childhood education and care. Informed by global research and best practice, our programs ...
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Reward Charts for Children: A contentious issue

Rewards charts have often been used as a way of getting children to comply with adult wishes, to change behaviour or to teach new skills, however, reward charts tend to be ineffective in the long ...
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Toilet Learning - a Family Evening with Elena Marouchos

News Newstead Early Education and Care recently hosted a 'Toilet Learning' night with Elena Marouchos, Mentor, Teacher and Learner of infant toddler pedagogy and philosophy.
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Building Resilience in Children

There’s a reason that resilience is one of the latest buzzwords regarding children’s well-being and development. And that’s because it’s a skill that will help them not just in their adolescence, but ...
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