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25.01.2022 The ECW Educators Festival is the place to be on March 6th 2021 Join Robby Peters to learn some Aboriginal Animal Dance moves A practical fun and informative way to introduce and engage children in Aboriginal ways of knowing and being 3Aboriginal #Culture #Educators #Relationships #Behaviour #Connection #Nature #Play #EarlyEd #Earlylearning
25.01.2022 Small grants available for Kindergartens, Preschools and Early Education services seeking to educate young Australians about gardening and healthy eating. Applications close August 28th. https://www.lifeeducation.org.au//yates-garde/gardengrants
23.01.2022 Adapting to masks in classrooms As educators mask up for another day, many are finding ways to modify communication, with various feelings being articulated more explicitly and frequently than usual to enhance the quality of each interaction, e.g., That makes me feel so happy! Can you see my happy eyes? or that gave me a big surprise see my surprised eyebrows! Drawing attention to the visible part of your face can help children feel you're still responding with interest and connecting emotionally. https://www.abc.net.au//masks-in-early-education-/13476116
21.01.2022 $1000 grants are available for services ready to grow the next generation of environmental champions, we encourage you to apply for a Woolworths Junior Landcare Grant for: a habitat restoration project planting a bush tucker garden planting a vegetable garden... running a composting or recycling project https://juniorlandcare.org.au//2021-woolworths-junior-lan/
21.01.2022 Autism Little Learners has developed a simple face mask story to share with children. You might like to download the story or make one of your own to read to the children in your care. Here is a link to the story for you to download and print. https://drive.google.com//1D1RYBxbNhhlhNZre6XXv2mHaBV/view
20.01.2022 Do you have a preconceived idea about how a planned experience will go? Do you allow children to divert from your plan or bring them back to the script? Karla writes, I often talk to educators about the times I would create an experience with a pre-determined learning intention, however always seemed disappointed that children would not follow my way of thinking and go off on their own tangent, however with time I learnt that children should be seen as the instigators of their own learning whatever that might be or whenever that could be. https://5f522330965cf.site123.me//defining-the-learning-fr
19.01.2022 To all the Dad's, Granddad's, Pop's, Uncle's and significant men in our lives with the courage to raise a child. We wish you a Happy Father's Day
18.01.2022 I don’t want to teach anymore’ The impact on the mental and physical health of teachers was the next most frequently expressed after the technical, pragmatic and workload issues. One teacher told us: I struggle to sleep at night for thinking about work all the time. I’m very stressed and anxious; my physical health has been impacted.... How is Covid 19 effecting you and your colleagues? https://theconversation.com/exhausted-beyond-measure-what-t
18.01.2022 Our profession has been bleeding for years and nobody was listening. We are now hemorrhaging Educators and our profession is in crisis. Unless the underlying issues of wages, conditions and recognition are addressed as a matter of urgency. Access to quality Education and Care for children and families is at risk. https://amp.smh.com.au//spending-on-childcare-is-needed-no
17.01.2022 When a child’s environment is stressful and confusing, they often naturally turn to play to help self-soothe, gain a sense of control, and sort out their emotions. A child’s play provides a powerful, resilient tool for cultivating peace, confidence, and empathy. These qualities can help children navigate times of change and uncertainty. Current events in the news, illness, divorce, death of a loved one, or moving can all be major sources of stress for children. Healthy stress management for kids is so important because child brain development may be influenced by stress. https://www.playgroundequipment.com/29-reasons-why-play-is/
17.01.2022 Taking the time to go through the ritual hand washing routine, is so important in reducing the spread of infection in Early Education settings. https://www.abc.net.au//coronavirus-hygiene-hasnt/13118824
16.01.2022 Applications closing soon our sector abounds with amazing Educators please take a moment to share the great work and commitment of a colleague https://www.hesta.com.au/aw/childhood-education-awards.html
15.01.2022 The ECW Educators Festival is the place to be on March 6th 2021 Rebecca Burch & Angela Wright Nature Play QLD will share ideas & resources to support you to embed a whole service approach to nature play & outdoor learning #Educators #Relationships #Behaviour #Connection #Nature #Play #EarlyEd #Earlylearning
15.01.2022 Bring your story time to life or animate children's quiet time with beloved icon Julie Andrews and her daughter, children’s author and educator Emma Walton Hamilton, invite you into their library to read their favorite children's books. Every story comes to life with sound, music and activities. Authors, kids and other special guests chime in, too! It’s a show that will inspire lively conversations and a lifelong love of reading. https://podcasts.apple.com//po/julies-library/id1507980417
14.01.2022 Talking with children about face masks can help them cope and explore their feelings. Check out raisingchildren.net.au website for some suggestions for age-appropriate ways to talk with children about wearing face masks and Coronavirus. https://raisingchildren.net.au//face-masks-coronavirus-chi
14.01.2022 Have you downloaded the latest version of the Guide to the NQF? https://www.acecqa.gov.au//Guide-to-the-NQF-September-2020
14.01.2022 Struggling to settle a baby in your care? Or maybe you know of a parent who may be interested in some great advice? Why not register for this online session to get some information to support and improve your practice or to share with families.
14.01.2022 ‘Every child, in every community, needs a fair go’ is the theme of National Child Protection Week 2021. The Governor-General will officially launch National Child Protection Week at a public live-streamed event on Monday 6 September at 10am. Everyone is invited to join this live-stream. https://www.napcan.org.au/get-involved-2021/... #ncpw #ncpw2021 #PlayYourPart #Napcan
10.01.2022 The Australian Human Rights Commission welcomes the appointment of Ms Anne Hollonds to the role of the National Children’s Commissioner. Ms Hollonds, who will commence the position on 2 November 2020, is currently serving as Director of the Australian Institute of Family Studies. https://humanrights.gov.au//commission-welcomes-new-childr
09.01.2022 The time has arrived for a mindset shift for the early childhood field as part of a broader movement for social change. The brain is indeed connected to the rest of the bodyand early childhood policy in the 21st-century must focus on the overwhelming evidence that early experiences affect the foundations of both educational achievement and lifelong physical and mental health. Dr Shonkoff's presentation begins at 22:48 https://developingchild.harvard.edu//2020-national-prena/
08.01.2022 Let’s Count is a FREE professional development program that supports early years’ educators to develop the mathematics skills of the children in their care by noticing, exploring, and talking about mathematics in their daily lives. Check it out as part of your professional development plan https://letscount.thesmithfamily.com.au/register/ The Smith Family
08.01.2022 Working toward genuine and sustained quality improvement. Research results posted back in May this year found this requires a shared responsibility, with approved providers, service leaders, educational leaders, teachers and educators all playing a vital role. What does this shared responsibility look like in your service? How do you as an Educator meaningfully contribute to your services QIP? https://www.acecqa.gov.au//genuine-and-sustained-quality-i
07.01.2022 Follow the link to download the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Help stop the spread resource for early childhood education and care providers and services https://www.dese.gov.au//ese20-0140_covid_posters_early_ch
07.01.2022 In their shoes is a collection of 18 scenarios from Anne Stonehouse AM amd Oslo Davis that helps parents and educators see the world through the eyes of children. You might like to print them off and display them for parents and educators or add o e a month to your parent letter. http://www.in-their-shoes.com.au/scenarios/scenario-ten/
06.01.2022 When was the last time you audited the reading material/experiences available to the children in your service? Is reading a formal exercise or a spontaneous leisurely experience? What Literature is made available to the children in your care? Can children see themselves in the stories you share? Do your stories depict children and families from diverse backgrounds, with a range of abilities and inna range of roles?... Do you offer children literature written in languages other than English? Do the stories on offer breakdown cultural and gender sterotypes? Do the stories you share have an ethical or moral message to be explore with children? Do the stories you share introduce new concepts? Are issues of sustainability, nature, STEM, diversity, emotions, cultures and respect for all included in your library? Do the stories you chose excite and delight? https://thesector.com.au//empathy-starts-early-5-australi/
06.01.2022 Children’s Day 2020 posters To help celebrate National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children's Day on August 4th, we would love to send you a brand-new Children's Day 2020 poster, either printed for people to put up at home or in their place of work or as a digital resource for you to share with your community online or via social media. http://aboriginalchildrensday.com.au/posters-and-web/
05.01.2022 The @ECWEducatorsFestival is the place to be on March 6th 2021 2021 is the year to focus on your Wellbeing Come along and chat with Tara Hill @PhoenixSupportforEducators to understand how to meet your most important life needs #Educators #Relationships #Behaviour #Connection #Nature #Play #EarlyEd #Earlylearning
05.01.2022 Children under the age of two years should never wear a face mask. This is because face masks can be strangulation and suffocation risks for this age group. https://raisingchildren.net.au///strangulation-suffocation
05.01.2022 say hello in first languages. How do you greet others in the language of the land that you are on? https://www.ild.org.au/stories/hello-from-around-australia
04.01.2022 FREE 30 minute webinar on Phonological awareness and school readiness - for educators working with children 3-6 years Aug 5, 2020 06:00 PM Canberra, Melbourne, Sydney https://us02web.zoom.us//3215954/WN_GfIDwIe0S1e2VMXyose64g
03.01.2022 t's time to value and invest in #Earlyed is the advice being given to Canada's prime minister and is relevant to all nations where child care is a barrier to women returning to work "It's the world’s first she-cession and there can be no recovery without child care". Let's face it 50 percent of our nations workforce are women who can’t go back to work without child care ... Jennifer Robson, a social policy expert from Carleton University, says child care will have to be a huge part of the plan for getting out of this. https://www.politico.com//trudeau-feminism-coronavirus-243
03.01.2022 ATT: NSW not for profit community based early childhood services can apply for grants of up to $15k. The Quality Learning Environments (QLE) program aims to support eligible early childhood education services to improve their learning environments to positively impact experiences and outcomes for preschool aged children. It allows not-for-profit community preschools (centre based and mobile) and not-for-profit long day cares to apply for grants of up to $15,000 (ex GST). Grants can be used to purchase resources and activities which improve physical or educational learning environments https://communityconnective.com.au/index.php
02.01.2022 Check out the Educational Leader Resource. It comes with a position description and templates for Educational Leaders to support you in your role. https://www.acecqa.gov.au//TheEducationalLeaderResource.pdf
02.01.2022 World Nursery Rhyme Week is Nov 16th to 20th. If you would like to participate and connect with Children and Educators around the world or just download some of their free resources follow this link https://www.worldnurseryrhymeweek.com/
01.01.2022 Many children, families and Educators are currently experiencing increased stress in their lives. This research highlights the impact of inflammation and why it matters. How are you working to build core skills and reduce the fire alarms for yourself, your colleagues, families and the chikdren in your care? https://developingchild.harvard.edu//what-is-inflammatio/
