Behaviour management strategies are the everyday approaches educators and parents use to guide children towards positive behaviour, build self-regulation skills and create a calm, respectful learning ...
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What Is Sensory Play and Why Does It Matter? Sensory play is any activity that engages a child's senses: touch, sight, sound, smell, taste, balance and body awareness. It includes hands-on ...
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By Kristi McVee In my years as a child abuse detective and later as a prevention educator, I saw a pattern again and again that simply isn’t talked about enough: the most harmful forms of abuse often ...
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By Victoria McDowell After pausing to reflect on Children's Week this week, and reading the article by Karen Hope on The Sector, I am reminded of the power and influence young children have on our ...
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As part of National Reconciliation Week 2025, a group of staff from Gowrie NSW’s support office visited Wunanbiri Preschool in Alexandria – a preschool rich in history, culture, and deep community ...
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On this page: The Foundation of Trust: Family Relationships as the Cornerstone of Learning The Foundation of Trust: Family Relationships as the Cornerstone of Learning Emotional Security: The Key to ...
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In early childhood, routines like mealtimes, nappy changes, and rest times might seem simple, but they are filled with rich learning opportunities. These moments aren’t just “in-between” times; ...
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As part of our 'Stories that Shape Learning' series for the Gowrie NSW Conference in November 2024, here is a story of how we support sensory exploration at Shirley Road Preschool.
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