Creating a Sensory Room That Supports the Whole Child
Do you have a dedicated sensory space in your early learning centre?
“Why wooden?” The trend that’s become more than just a fad
In recent years, we’ve seen a surge in wooden furniture across homes, offices and other businesses. We see more and more of it in early learning centres as well. While trends come and go, wooden furniture looks like it’s here to stay – and not necessarily because it’s too heavy to move!
Sun safety in the early years: It’s everyone’s responsibility
Sun safety is no joke, especially in our sunny nation. Melanoma is one of the most commonly diagnosed cancers and in 2022, almost 18,000 Australians were tipped to be diagnosed with the disease – a significant increase from previous years.1
Easing anxiety in kindergarten children: How you can support parents
The transition to kindergarten from a childcare setting or from home can be daunting. Although daunting, it’s something a large majority of Australian children go through. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, 85% of all 4-year-old and 22% of all 5-year-old children were enrolled in preschool programs such as kindergarten in 2021.
Supporting families through transitionary periods in early childhood education
The end of the year brings much excitement – especially in early learning centres. Talk of Santa, Christmas and holidays brings a wave of anticipation and excitement for what’s the come.
While this is a happy time of year, it can also be met with apprehension as many children will transition out of their current areas in their early learning centres.
Everyone is unique: Why we need to talk to children about neurodiversity
Diversity comes in many shapes and forms, and it’s up to us as adults – whether parents, educators, or both – to encourage children to truly understand, embrace and accept the diversity of their peers and the world around them.
Constructive play: Building skills, not just things
When you think of constructive play, what immediately springs to mind? Is it the building of skyscrapers, roads and cities? Is it stacking blocks as high as they can go? Constructive play is all of this and more. In fact, it’s arguably the most open-ended form of play.
Your guide to a standout sensory room
Do you have a dedicated sensory room or space in your early learning environment? If you do, how have you approached it and what’s your rationale behind it? If you don’t, what’s been holding you back?
No matter where you’re at with your sensory room, we’ve put together this quick guide to give you some hints and ideas on creating a standout space.
Imaginative play re-imagined: The power of the way a child views the world
“Imagination should be used, not to escape reality, but to create it.” This quote from the late philosopher and writer Colin Wilson perfectly sums up how important imagination is not just for a child’s creativity, but to develop important life skills.
