by martin | Nov 15, 2021 | Uncategorized
By Kylie Dawson When early childhood educators think about whether a child is ready to start school, they consider four key areas: Social and emotional skills, Academic interest, Language skills, and Physical skills. In this article we are going to focus in on the...
by martin | Oct 27, 2021 | Uncategorized
Written by Jo Fletcher & Kellie Blinco for Astute Families all across the world are gearing up ready to celebrate their own Halloween tradition whether it be the gory kind, or the fun and friendly spooky version. Families with children under 5 might be thinking...
by martin | Oct 13, 2021 | Advice For Parents
By Kylie Dawson It is not whether to praise or not, it is about the way you provide praise to children that is important. We can sort praise into three different groups: trait-based praise, descriptive praise, and praise for effort and persistence. Trait-based praise...
by martin | Sep 26, 2021 | Advice For Parents
A friend of mine reached out and asked me if she should correct how her two-year-old is talking about themselves. She said he talks about himself in the third person, for example “Ben likes that” or “Ben is hungry”. As parents we all want to support our child’s...
by martin | Aug 3, 2021 | Uncategorized
During lockdown, we will all be spending a lot more time at home. To combat boredom, we have put together some fun and easy activities for kids! Fun Ideas for at home: Make your own playdough Materials: Follow our easy playdough recipe! Colour in Materials: Print out...
by martin | Jul 26, 2021 | Advice For Parents
Most adults have grown up with a family pet, be it a dog or cat, a sheep or horse, a rabbit or mouse –and for those who have had family pets, it’s hard to imagine growing up without one. Here at Kenmore Hills Early Learning we encourage children to learn all about the...
by martin | Jul 12, 2021 | Advice For Parents
What can mindfulness look like to a child? The reality of modern lifestyles is generally hectic – between childcare, school, work, study, staying healthy, after school and extracurricular activities, global pandemics and all that the universe throws at our...
by martin | Jun 20, 2021 | Advice For Parents
Supporting your child in readiness for school. This is a big topic and one that can be very contentious! School readiness can be defined as a measure of the knowledge, skills and behaviours that enable children to participate and succeed in school. What makes this...
by martin | May 14, 2021 | Uncategorized
By Bianca Gay, Educational Leader As a mother of three boys, studying my bachelor of teaching, working part-time as an educational leader and with sixteen years experience in Early Childhood; I am well aware of the importance of outdoor play and learning! Under Eights...
by Mel Comerford | Apr 20, 2021 | Uncategorized
Anzac day is one of our most significant national holidays – but it can be a difficult one to share with children. On Anzac day we pause as a nation and take time to remember and commemorate everyone who has served and those who are still serving our country....
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