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Just as every child’s individual development is unique, so too are their educational needs. We recognise that learning starts from birth, and the first five years present an incredible opportunity to set your child up as a curious lover of learning.

Gowrie NSW acknowledges the importance of National Indigenous Literacy Day

Why is language so important? Language is important to all of us. Through language, we communicate our needs and wants. We share jokes, express our love, and mourn our loss. Through language we share ...
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Sustainability, Humans and Nature at Erskineville Early Education and Care

The YarraYarra children, aged 3-5 at our Erskineville Early Education and Care Centre have been exploring sustainability and the interconnectedness between humans and nature. As part of their ...
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Gowrie NSW Program Foundations - a framework for curriculum and pedagogy

Gowrie NSW Program Foundations Our program is underpinned by 80 years of experience and leadership in early childhood education and care. Informed by global research and best practice, our programs ...
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Is Your Child Ready for Big School? | Gowrie NSW

On this page What is school readiness? Why is school readiness important? Factors that determine school readiness What are school readiness skills? Building blocks to develop school readiness How can ...
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What is Play Based Learning?

Key Points A play based program centres around the child's own discovery. For it to be successful, teachers need to create a safe and supported environment for children to explore and be themselves ...
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Rote Counting: What Is It and Why Is It Important?

Key Points Rote counting is a memory exercise and all about repetition. Children need to practise counting over and over again until they have committed the correct order to memory. There are a ...
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Vacation Care in Winter: Five reasons to enrol your child today

Key Points Winter (and Summer, Spring and Autumn) is the perfect time to book Vacation Care to give you time to work, time to relax, time to take care of yourself. Children are able to try new ...
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Screen time for children- how much is too much?

Key Points The definition of screen time for kids in the guidelines includes TV, electronic gaming, computers, tablets and smartphones. Sufficient physical activity and sleep combined with limited ...
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Separation Anxiety in Babies and Children: Causes and Management Tips

Key Points Separation anxiety is a sign that your child has a secure attachment and healthy bond to you. You are their world. And they don’t like the idea of being apart from you. Separation anxiety ...
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