Preschool/kindergarten is a stepping stone to the next big stage in a child’s life and by attending an early learning preschool/kindergarten children are able to experience a learning setting that is designed to be a transition from early childhood to primary school. There are many factors parents need to consider when choosing a preschool/kindergarten … Continued
“Children’s images of themselves as learners tend to be more positive when they have a positive start to school.” Hadley, Wilcox & Rice (1994) How is your child feeling about the change from Preschool/Kindergarten to Big School? For some children the change process can feel overwhelming and the build of “going to big school” … Continued
What is school readiness? School readiness is a series of experiences, discussions and learning opportunities that prepares children for the change from Preschool/Kindergarten to Primary school. It is more than a program or planned events, it’s a connection between the home, early learning centre and school. What does the research say? Preschoolers live in … Continued
What brought you into the early learning sector and what training did you do? I initially established my career in the early learning sector by completing a traineeship. I loved that the traineeship provided an opportunity to engage in the key theoretical components of the course, while applying these in a practical setting … Continued
Tommy’s Smoothie Bowl Workshop We invited our Only About Children Food Ambassador & two-time MasterChef contestant, Tommy Pham to our Cammeray campus to make smoothie bowls with some of our preschool children. Watch the video below to find out how it went! Ingredients For the smoothie 1 avocado diced and frozen (if … Continued
What is the Early Years Learning Framework and what does it mean for my child? You may hear the term Early Years Learning Framework, or EYLF, being used by Only About Children and other childcare providers, or in documentation relating to your child’s learning program. The EYLF is a national curriculum framework covering birth to … Continued
Written for Only About Children by Dr Kaylene Henderson, Child Psychiatrist and Parenting Expert Unsurprisingly, taking a moment to try to see situations through our children’s eyes can often inspire us to approach challenges differently with them. In my recent webinar for Only About Children families, I encouraged parents to do this by imagining … Continued
Tommy’s Banana Cheesecake Popsicles How-To Video Ingredients 1/2 cup finely crushed wholegrain no/low sugar flakes (we use Be Natural Wholegrain Flakes) 2 tsp rice syrup 1 tbsp butter melted 1/2 cup plain Greek yoghurt 1/2 cup cream cheese 2 ripe bananas chopped 1 cup diced rockmelon/canteloupe* Method Mix butter, syrup and butter together until well combined. Spoon … Continued
Written for Only About Children by Dr Kaylene Henderson, Child Psychiatrist and Parenting Expert. In her recent virtual workshop for the Grow With Us Parenting Series, Kaylene explored the topic of settling into Childcare or transitioning rooms. Starting out in a new childcare environment can be an exciting, yet nerve-wracking experience for both you … Continued
