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How To Prepare For Transitioning To Big School Or To A New Classroom

Moving to a new classroom or learning environment can be a challenging experience for both children and parents. Transitioning can be tricky at any age, but these tips for moving can help make things ...
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Top Gift Ideas to Encourage Learning Through Play This Christmas

The holiday season is upon us, and you know what that means: the annual race to Santa’s workshop (a.k.a. your living room) is on. As you tackle those gift lists, we suggest keeping the electronics at ...
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Tips for Managing End-of-Year Events with Children

The end of the year is always a whirlwind. Calendars fill up, and suddenly, you’re navigating a series of end-of-year events and children’s activities and maybe even trying to sneak in some holiday ...
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World Children's Day 2024

Let’s Celebrate A Minute of Loudness!
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Lithgow EEC: Building Respectful Relationships

In Term I this year, the children attending on Wednesdays participated in an Intergenerational Playgroup with the residents of Treeview Estates Retirement Village. This program offered a wonderful ...
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Building Bridges -Supporting the Transition from Preschool to Primary School

As part of our 'Stories that Shape Learning' series for the Gowrie NSW Conference, November 2024, here is a story on St Clemton Park's connection to the community and transition to school.
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A Sense of Place: Meaningful Community Excursions in Early Learning

At Gowrie NSW Erskineville, we’re fortunate to offer children regular opportunities to explore the world beyond the preschool, taking our learning into the vibrant local community. This year, we made ...
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Building Strong Parent Partnerships in Early Learning

As we approach the end of the year, many families in our preschool room have started asking about their children’s development, particularly in numeracy, literacy, and the transition to school. At ...
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Why Early Childhood Education Matters: The Benefits of Starting Young

Early childhood education is more than just a stepping stone—it’s the foundation for a child’s future. At Gowrie NSW, we’ve seen firsthand how these early years shape a child’s development, laying ...
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