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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Ideal Learning Hours and Time Frame for Kindergarten in Australia
16 December 2021
A typical kindergarten class in Australia runs for about 15 hours each week. There are schools with a combination of full and half-day schedules while others have half-day or full-day only classes. Teachers and instructors are expected to plan regular breaks for kindergarteners to facilitate eating and playing for children. Read on below to find out the ideal learning hours and time frame for kindergarten in Australia. Kindergarteners are perceived to be at their developing stage. It means that they learn through routines. It is why going to school regularly is of the essence. Teachers and instructors often plan programs […]
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Reasons Why Food Safety and Proper Food Handling is Essential for Kindergarten Staff
03 December 2021
Each year in Australia, more than seven million people get sick from the food they eat. Food poisoning can cause severe illness and even death. Children are particularly at risk, which is why preparing and selling ‘safe food’ in your school canteen is very important. Below are reasons why food safety and proper food handling is essential for kindergarten staff. Prevent Food Poisoning Among Kindergarteners What Is Food Poisoning? Food poisoning occurs when a person eats a portion of food that causes them to become sick. Symptoms vary but may include one or more of the following: nausea, vomiting, stomach […]
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