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25.01.2022 Some great ideas for activities to do at home to encourage children to get interested in STEM.

25.01.2022 In this video, a mother shares the ways quality early learning draws on a wide range of play-based experiences for her son. Watch more videos on https://www.startingblocks.gov.au/videos/

25.01.2022 What a great way to teach children new words and important concepts!

24.01.2022 Love this idea for toddlers to sort shapes! Happy weekend

23.01.2022 Such a fun activity to teach children alphabet!

23.01.2022 Bright Tomorrows lists meaningful moments to help you support your child to successfully manage their feelings and stay calm when feeling upset.

23.01.2022 Healthdirect Australia’s Pregnancy Birth and Baby shares information on COVID-19 and childcare for parents and educators.

22.01.2022 By working together, you can use the same routines and strategies for your child at home and at the service.

22.01.2022 Sharing meals together and communicating as a family can boost young children’s development and language. Read this blog for some conversation ideas.

22.01.2022 Startingblocks.gov.au has been featured by Kiddipedia in their Newborn Guide 2020 Spring Summer Edition. http://bit.ly/KiddiNBG2020

22.01.2022 Wishing you all a very happy new year from StartingBlocks.gov.au!

22.01.2022 Families are encouraged to use 5 sun protection measures (hat, clothing, sunscreen, shade and sunglasses) whenever UV Index levels reach three or above. Read this StartingBlocks.gov.au resource for more tips to keep your child sun safe. https://www.startingblocks.gov.au/a/sun-protection-at-home/

21.01.2022 Community Early Learning Australia shares insights into the benefits of daily music and rhyme for children, and tips on songs.

21.01.2022 StartingBlocks.gov.au has some great examples of the different activities suitable for a wide range of children’s ages. https://www.startingblocks.gov.au//activities-you-can-do-/

21.01.2022 Dear dads, there’s a lot you can do to help mums. Pregnancy Birth and Baby shares some tips that might help.

21.01.2022 NSW Health’s Munch & Move initiative supports the healthy development of children birth to 5 years. This resource offers helpful suggestions for foods that can be used to pack a healthy lunchbox. https://healthykids.nsw.gov.au//camp/HealthyLunchboxes.pdf

20.01.2022 Looking for activities that can encourage your child’s sensory skills? Community Early Learning Australia has some great has ideas.

20.01.2022 You can't teach children to behave better by making them feel worse. When children feel better, they behave better. Pam Leo.

20.01.2022 Red Nose advises parents to check their child’s room and the house for possible hazards before their child graduates to a bed.

20.01.2022 Children’s ideas and opinions contribute to quality early learning. Watch this video to see how the programs planned by educators at quality early learning services help children’s learning and development. Watch more videos on https://www.startingblocks.gov.au/videos/

20.01.2022 Good working partnerships between early learning services and families support children’s growth, wellbeing and development. Watch this video to see these partnerships in action.

20.01.2022 Quality early learning gives children new experiences. This video shows how quality early learning helps children develop self-confidence by experiencing success.

20.01.2022 Child care is not baby-sitting quality early learning plays a huge role in a child’s development making what they experience in the early years especially significant. Visit StartingBlocks.gov.au to watch videos that will help you understand how quality early learning services contribute to a child’s life and learning in meaningful ways. https://www.startingblocks.gov.au/videos/

20.01.2022 The UV damage accumulated during childhood and adolescence is strongly associated with an increased risk of skin cancer later in life. Read this resource for information on how you can protect your child from the sun. https://www.startingblocks.gov.au/a/sun-protection-at-home/

20.01.2022 This 'Ready, Set, Big School' episode of ABC Australia’s Play School explores helpful transition to school strategies.

20.01.2022 Outdoor programs and excursions are an important part of children’s quality early learning, as they help them explore the world beyond their usual environments. This video demonstrates the learning opportunities outdoor play gives children. Watch more videos on https://www.startingblocks.gov.au/videos/

19.01.2022 A helpful list of strategies to help your little one learn to talk.

19.01.2022 raisingchildren.net.au notes that supervision is the key to swimming pool safety for children. Read this resource for tips on keeping your child safe in and around swimming pools.

19.01.2022 For families looking for child care, it can be challenging to understand the meaning of the National Quality Standard (NQS) including how to use quality ratings as part of your decision making when choosing a service. Read national authority ACECQA’s newsletter to understand how the sector is committed to high quality so that we give every child their best start in life. https://www.acecqa.gov.au/n/acecqa-newsletter-issue-11-2020

18.01.2022 raisingchildren.net.au shares tips on talking and listening with your child to help you build a strong relationship with them.

18.01.2022 Parents talk about the importance of positive and meaningful relationships at the centre of every quality early learning service. Watch more videos on https://www.startingblocks.gov.au/videos/

18.01.2022 Learning Potential shares ideas to help children practice forming sentences as part of everyday life.

17.01.2022 Some simple activities to do at home to encourage your preschooler’s learning and development. For more ideas, visit StartingBlocks.gov.au https://bit.ly/3dAuunB

17.01.2022 First 5 Forever’s video shows an activity inspired by an everyday chore - the washing!

17.01.2022 Office of the eSafety Commissioner’s guide covers key online safety issues for children aged under 5 years and advice for parents.

17.01.2022 If you’re a first time dad raisingchildren.net.au has tips for making a great start with your little one.

17.01.2022 Healthdirect Australia's Pregnancy Birth and Baby has tips on managing toddlers’ saying ‘no’ and refusing to do things phase.

16.01.2022 Educators and teachers working in early learning services provide children with the experiences and opportunities to help them thrive and succeed. Watch this video to see how quality early learning helps your child’s learning and development. Visit https://www.startingblocks.gov.au/videos/ for more videos.

16.01.2022 Quality early learning gives children experiences with other cultures and communities, creating a sense of belonging. Watch more videos on https://www.startingblocks.gov.au/videos/

16.01.2022 It is important that you feel comfortable with the child care you choose for your baby. When choosing a service, trust your instincts and don’t be afraid to ask questions about what matters to you and your family. These tips might help https://bit.ly/3kmJKah

16.01.2022 StartingBlocks.gov.au shares tips on effectively communicating about any concerns with your child care service, reaching out to your state/ territory regulatory authority for advice, or lodging a complaint. https://bit.ly/3kqLGOQ

16.01.2022 ACYP NSW Advocate for Children and Young People ’s Digital Lunchbreak has activities and resources for children and young people.

16.01.2022 DID YOU KNOW? Babies begin to learn language skills from the moment they are born. They learn to talk by listening to people talk and read to them, and by babbling with sounds and words. Raising Literacy Australia shares tips on sharing books with your baby https://bit.ly/3hWnLWt #talkingwithbabies #readingwithbabies #babydevelopment #babies #babylanguage #newborn

15.01.2022 Looking for a Christmas gift for your child? eSafety’s guide offers practical advice on choosing safe tech gifts for children and young people. Visit https://www.esafety.gov.au/parents/gift-guide

15.01.2022 The Conversations’ Curious Kids article might be helpful in answering your child questions about vaccines.

14.01.2022 Logic will take you from A to B. Imagination will take you everywhere. Albert Einstein.

14.01.2022 Happy painting

13.01.2022 Such cool science experiments to show to your child!

13.01.2022 Pets can provide great opportunities for learning and fun, and also teach children about responsibility.

13.01.2022 Healthdirect Australia's Pregnancy Birth and Baby has tips to help pregnant women limit their exposure to COVID-19.

13.01.2022 'Imagine This' is a free podcast presenting a series of puzzling science questions from inquisitive young minds.

12.01.2022 Kidsafe SA says Supervise Separate & See to keep your child safe around vehicles.

12.01.2022 Quality early learning gives children opportunities to actively participate in the programs. Watch more videos on https://www.startingblocks.gov.au/videos/

12.01.2022 Season’s greetings to all of you from StartingBlocks.gov.au!

12.01.2022 Quality early learning shapes a child’s future, laying the foundation for healthy development. Watch more videos on https://www.startingblocks.gov.au/videos/

12.01.2022 ABC Kids Community offers great advice on how you and your child can prepare for school next year.

12.01.2022 If you’re looking for some fun digital technology activities to do with your child at home, you might find this resource helpful. https://www.digitaltechnologieshub.edu.au//learning-at-home

11.01.2022 In this video educators from services around Australia talk about how children’s ideas and opinions contribute to quality early learning. Watch more videos on https://www.startingblocks.gov.au/videos/

11.01.2022 Helpful advice from Pregnancy Birth and Baby on keeping your baby cool in this hot weather. https://www.pregnancybirthbaby.org.au/keeping-babies-cool-i

11.01.2022 Are you a dad-to-be or a new dad? NSW Health and sms4Dads have partnered to launch a free, text message based service. Once you register, you’ll receive free practical tips and information to help you understand and connect with your baby and support your partner. https://www.sms4dads.com/... Visit NSW Health website for more information https://bit.ly/37afFaj

10.01.2022 Actively using their senses as they explore their world helps little ones build connections in their thinking brains.

10.01.2022 We’re excited to run our radio advertisement again and hope you like it! Visit www.startingblocks.gov.au to learn about your child’s development, get tips on learning at home or find child care services in your area.

10.01.2022 Believe Perform’s infographic explains the mental health benefits of exercises that you might want to share with your children.

10.01.2022 Great advice from World Nursery Rhyme Week on the benefits of singing nursery rhymes to your little one. Include rhymes in your everyday life to encourage your child’s development.

09.01.2022 Happy father’s day to all the wonderful dads out there!

09.01.2022 Some simple ideas from Learning Potential to help your school aged child recognise and use verbs and adverbs. https://www.learningpotential.gov.au//give-that-verb-a-pri

09.01.2022 Helpful advice from Journey to Wellness that might help you take care of your wellbeing.

09.01.2022 This is National Recycling Week and Planet Ark’s 2020 theme is 'Recovery - A future beyond the bin'. It’s a great opportunity to talk to your child about recycling and encouraging them to do their bit for the environment.

09.01.2022 What a fun activity for a weekend afternoon!

08.01.2022 Quality early learning supports social interactions among children, encouraging them to play, learn and thrive together. Watch more videos on https://www.startingblocks.gov.au/videos/

08.01.2022 Do you have a child aged birth to 5 years? Subscribe to our YouTube channel for information on childcare https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC60TTJwq3DSjX469xLI6MKg

07.01.2022 With so many different types of early childhood education and care services, how do you know which child care service is right for you and your child? StartingBlocks.gov.au explains what these different types of services are, and provides information on choosing a quality service. https://bit.ly/3maeGf8

07.01.2022 Children benefit from consistent routines and experiences at home and in early education and care services. For more information, visit: https://bit.ly/393XRya

07.01.2022 Quality early learning gives children opportunities to explore new environments and learn more about them. Watch more videos on https://www.startingblocks.gov.au/videos/

07.01.2022 Children show their remarkable ability for exploration, imagination and decision-making through play. Watch more videos on https://www.startingblocks.gov.au/videos/

07.01.2022 Practical tips for parents for raising young children in a digital world. https://colab.telethonkids.org.au//parent-tips--children-a

07.01.2022 Putting together simple jigsaw puzzles has lots of developmental benefits including developing finger strength, perseverance and problem solving skills. Early Years Counts offers suggestions that might help your child get started.

07.01.2022 Play provides opportunities for children to work together, share ideas and make choices. This video shows how different play and activities can encourage your child’s learning and development. Visit www.startingblocks.gov.au for more information.

06.01.2022 Talk to yourself like you would to someone you love. - Brene Brown

06.01.2022 Quality early learning can support your child’s development, learning and wellbeing. In this video, parents share their children’s experiences at quality early learning services.

06.01.2022 "Your children need your presence more than your presents." - Jesse Jackson.

06.01.2022 Positive people have negative thoughts, too. They just don’t allow those thoughts to grow too big. And they make sure to stop them from following them around all day Karen Salmansohn Helpful suggestions from WholeHearted School Counseling on taking care of your mental health and teaching your child how to manage their emotions.

05.01.2022 If you’re wondering why your child might bite, how your child care may respond to biting incidents, and what you can do to help, visit https://bit.ly/373YEwI

05.01.2022 raisingchildren.net.au advises that in summer, it’s best to go to the playground, the park or the beach in the early morning and late afternoon. Read this resource for more sun safety tips.

05.01.2022 Safety advice from Children's Health Queensland: WARNING: The temperature under the canopy of an enclosed pram can be up to 15 degrees hotter than outside. Keep your baby cool and in the shade as much as possible.

05.01.2022 Try the Make Healthy Normal food calculator to work out how many serves of veggies you and your child need. https://www.makehealthynormal.nsw.gov.au//how-much-should-

04.01.2022 Love this egg puzzle to effectively teach children capital and small letters.

04.01.2022 These are some great ideas to encourage your child’s bilateral coordination skills.

02.01.2022 You might want to try this fun activity with your child these school holidays.

02.01.2022 It can be easy to focus only on the clock, but good screen practices are just as important when it comes to the overall health and wellbeing of children, especially younger children. Read this resource for helpful tips.

02.01.2022 The Child Care Recovery Package also includes the relaxation of the activity test for Australian families whose activity level has been impacted by COVID-19 will be extended to 4 April 2021. https://bit.ly/33Mtzfu

01.01.2022 In this video, educators from quality early learning services talk about how children’s interests and abilities guide activities and programs to help children learn. Watch more videos on https://www.startingblocks.gov.au/videos

01.01.2022 Dramatic play or pretend play encourages children’s creativity, imagination, and improves their social and communication skills. Watch this video to see how quality early learning helps children explore, learn and thrive. Watch more videos on https://www.startingblocks.gov.au/videos/