Approaches To Early Childhood Education
Professor Fiona Stanley - children key to the future
Professor Fiona Stanley describes the social impact on the whole community of how well we raise our children and how children are the key to our future success.
Exploring Reggio Emilia
Learn about the Reggio Emilia approach to early childhood education and care, which originates in Italy and advocates a child led and play based focus.
A close look at the Montessori approach
An overview of the Montessori approach to early childhood education and care; one of the most popular and fastest growing educational philosophies in the world.
The Pikler approach to optimal early childhood development
Emmi Pikler's 7 key principles provide a framework for optimal child development in the early years.
The Froebel approach
The Froebel approach to early education which recognises that children experience significant brain development in their first three years of life.
5 reasons why child care in Iceland is special
Iceland’s amazing early education system is the envy of many, learn why.
How educators teach science to young children
Learn how early educators support children in early childhood services with their STEM skills, what best practice looks like and how to nurture a love of STEM at home.
Attachment theory in early education
Bowlby’s theory of attachment explains how healthy attachments support children to venture confidently into their world and develop social competencies.
New research around positive discipline and the role of educators
Save The Children research shows how kiwi parents view discipline and how positive parenting practices can be used to address challenging behaviour at home and child care.
How do educators teach under-fives to be kind?
Early childhood services are a supportive and nurturing environment for preschool-aged children to learn about kindness and respect.
An introduction to HEI Schools
The Finnish HEI approach makes children active agents in their own learning, learn what else it offers children and families.
What is The Curiosity Approach?
The Curiosity Approach a relatively new early education pedagogy which aims to foster children’s awe and wonder through beautiful environments and simple non-prescriptive play equipment.
The rise of artificial intelligence in child care
Artificial intelligence is making great inroads in early education, some of the apps and technologies changing the face of parenting.
What is the Pikler approach to early education?
Seven key components of the Pikler approach to early education and care, a philosophy developed in Budapest, which has rapidly gained traction throughout the world.
How parents can support young children’s risky play
Risky play at home and how you can support your child to safely leave their comfort zone.
Adding fun and complexity to preschool maths
Preschool learning doesn't need to be as easy as A, B, C and 1, 2, 3 and when it comes to numeracy, a new study suggests preschoolers can learn more complicated maths than we think.
How soft skills are taught in early learning services
How educators nurture soft skills in the early learning environment.
Executive function and why it matters
Executive functioning skills' what they are and why they valuable for children, teens, and adults.
The importance of questions during story time
How educators and parents can incorporate different kinds of questions during story time to better challenge young brains.
Forest kids and the move towards outdoor learning
Why nature play and outdoor learning is so beneficial for kids.
How early intervention can support children with autism
Although autism is usually diagnosed when a child is two or older, some youngsters exhibit signs of this condition well before their official diagnosis.
The lifelong benefits of play
Play is serious business and offers much more than just fun and games.
Emergent Curriculum - An individualised approach to early learning
How an emergent curriculum enables early educators to focus on the child, respond to their needs, and plan a tailored learning program.
The role of sound play in early childhood services
Why sound is such an integral part of children's development and helps them communicate and learn.
What the Reggio Emilia approach can offer your child
The Reggio Emilia approach to early learning and development and what it offers children and families.
Sensory play in child care
Why sensory play is important and how carers and parents can encourage sensory play in every child's day.
What can Montessori early education offer preschoolers and toddlers?
How the Montessori movement has since spread from Italy to more than 100 countries around the world to support children and families.
The far-reaching benefits of 'loose parts' play
Loose parts play offers limitless opportunities for play and comes with many benefits for youngsters.
The amazing benefits of intergenerational care
Intergenerational care brings child care and aged care together and has much to offer old and young.
The Steiner approach to early childhood education and care
Learn about the Waldorf or Steiner approach to early childhood education.