Book Week 2024 – Reading is Magic

Book Week 2024 - Reading is Magic

Book Week 2024 is celebrated from August 17th to August 23rd. It is facilitated by the Children’s Book Council of Australia (CBCA) and is its most significant annual event. This week-long celebration, themed “Reading is Magic,” aims to spark a passion for reading among children by engaging communities through schools, libraries, and various organisations in diverse and creative activities related to children’s literature…

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Promoting Creativity in Preschoolers

Promoting Creativity in Preschoolers

Thinking about creativity in children Parents and educators often consider how much structure or freedom will promote creativity when nurturing preschoolers at school or home. As parents and educators, we usually think about if or when is a good time to step in and assist a child or when is a good time to step…

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Promoting Healthy Eating in Early Years Settings

Promoting Healthy Eating in Early Years Settings

Teaching healthy eating habits early on moulds not only the nutritional choices but also the overall well-being and confidence of young children. In early educational settings, this journey towards healthy living can be effectively nurtured with the collaborative efforts of educators and parents…

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Fostering Friendships with Preschoolers

Fostering friendships with Preschoolers

As parents and educators, reflecting on our friendships can help us understand how children make and keep friends. We can all relate to meeting people we ‘click’ with and others we prefer to avoid. Preschoolers experience this, and by the time they are four years old, they can differentiate between those who are friends and…

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