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3-4 Years Old: Understanding Child Development and Proper Guidance

09 March 2022

The ages of three and four are a time of expansion and change in child development. Providing the proper opportunities for growth in all areas of their life allows them to reach their full potential. It also helps get them ready for the upcoming school years. Here are some of the important milestones that children experience between three and four years old.   Physical Independence At this age, pre-schoolers are gaining more physical independence. They are learning new physical skills. Children of this age enjoy running, climbing, kicking a ball, hopping, and practising balancing on one foot. They also begin […]

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The Importance of Early Childhood Education in Australia

25 February 2022

A lifelong love of learning does not happen by chance and is encouraged by experiences at an early age. Early childhood education programmes set the stage for your child to become a lifelong learner by taking advantage of their natural curiosity. Here are a few reasons why an investment in an early childhood education program sets your child up for success.   Develop Social Skills Even if your child has siblings, having experiences with other children outside of the home contributes to social growth. In an early childhood educational setting, they can use important skills like listening, taking turns, and […]

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Reasons Why Unhealthy Food Marketing is Discouraged in Kindergarten

10 February 2022

Unhealthy food marketing takes advantage of the developmental vulnerabilities of children and adolescents. Research has shown the effect of various types of unhealthy food marketing on children including advertising on television, digital media content, sports sponsorship, product packaging and collectible toys. The food industry targets children in a variety of settings including television, the Internet, online games, sports/concert sponsorships, kids’ apps, children’s clothing, branded toys, and fast-food toy giveaways. Children are also exposed to targeted food marketing in their schools, on food packaging, in stores, and in places where kids gather eg. parks, playgrounds, and recreation centres. Unhealthy foods and […]

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Ways to Improve Children’s Memory Skills in Kindergarten

27 January 2022

Working memory includes the capacity to save data dynamically to you for a brief time frame (2-3 seconds) to have the option to involve it for additional handling. Working memory is a transitory stockpiling framework and is essential for a long time to-day undertakings (for example, adhering to directions, reacting in discussions, tuning in and understanding perception, association). Working memory can be regularly mistaken for temporary memory. Transient memory alludes to the momentary data needed for a verbal or visual errand (for example, recollecting a telephone number, mixing sounds into words when perusing, recalling objects, colours, area, course). Working memory […]

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Developing Your Child’s Sense of Being, Belonging and Becoming in Kindergarten

06 January 2022

Within the Early Years Learning Framework, there are three basic concepts that children’s lives are characterized by. They are Belonging, Being and Becoming. This refers to how a child from even before birth is linked to family, community, culture and place. Through these relationships, a child’s development and learning take place as they begin to explore, develop interests, create their own identity and make meaning to the world around them. The three concepts, Belonging, Being & Becoming, represent life and living and are constantly referred to throughout the EYLF. Child’s Sense of Belonging “Experiencing belonging – knowing where and with […]

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