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Support Problem Solving With Constructive Play

Children have an amazing ability to solve problems using loose parts. Building a bridge using buckets and a plank, putting together simple puzzles or building a tower out of building blocks are just some examples of activities children can perform to develop their problem-solving skills...

The Role Of Music In Early Childhood Learning

Music is not often emphasised in the Australian early learning framework, which instead focuses on free and child-led learning exercises as opposed to rote learning, repetition and reading notation - the fundamentals of a musical education. However, the role of music should not be underestimated...

Artistic Pursuits In Early Childhood

Teaching creativity and self expression is achieved in early childhood education through artistic pursuits such as music, drama and art. These mediums are important in that they teach children how to manifest their imagination and because they can have positive contributions to learning other hard...

Should Early Childhood Teachers Extend Children’s Interests?

One fundamental lesson of the Early Years Learning Framework instructs early childhood teachers to focus efforts on understanding and developing the interests of children as they participate in play time. It’s an interesting point of contention because formal or rote learning in this area has...

Promoting Reconciliation and Cultural Awareness

One Australian early childhood education organisation has recently developed a survey which promises to engage with members of staff in the early childhood education sector and reveal their attitudes and beliefs when it comes to promoting reconciliation and teaching cultural awareness of Aboriginal and Torres...