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Early Childhood Education and Care News
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May 19, 2020
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Kia ora, this week accredited dietitian, Nicole Dynan, explains how early childhood services can move to a more plant based diet. Also, scribble drawings and why they are such an important developmental stage.
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Going vegan? Considerations for EC services
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With growing interest in plant based diets, this week we spoke to Nicole Dynan, an Accredited Practising Dietitian and Media Spokesperson for the Dietitian's Association of Australia, to learn what early childhood services should consider when transitioning to a plant based or more plant based menu.
There's so much in the media about the growing popularity of veganism for both ethical and environmental reasons, but do we know whether the number of vegans is actually increasing?
Plant-based diets are on the increase and according to findings from Roy Morgan Research, the proportion of Kiwis who say the food they eat is all, or almost all vegetarian, has grown 27 per cent since 2011.
In addition a recent article in the NZ Herald, claims NZ ranks third in the world for veganism, with more people wanting to learn about how to lead a vegan lifestyle. While the trend is firmly established with female Millennials, the general increase in interest in veganism could be for any number of reasons including concerns for animal welfare, health improvements, weight management or the desire for a more environmentally friendly lifestyle.
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How scribbles tell a story of child development and discovery
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Art plays an important role in child development and promotes the expansion of visual, motor and social skills. In addition children can use art to express their thoughts and feelings and as a way of exploring and experimenting.
While each child's art is unique there is a universal pattern of development in drawing and all children go through the same stages albeit at different ages.
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