by Jennifer Scafidas | Apr 23, 2022 | QA 1 Educational Program and practice, QA 5 Relationships with children, QA 6 Collaborative partnerships with families and communities, Uncategorized
Some Public Holidays and special days throughout Australia’s cultural calendar are straightforward to celebrate, such as Christmas and Easter. Others can be more complex for children to understand. As early childhood educators, and as parents, it is important that we...
by Jennifer Scafidas | Mar 16, 2022 | QA 1 Educational Program and practice
Why is Early Childhood Education at Childcare so important? Research shows quality education and care early in life leads to better health, education and employment outcomes later in life. The early years are critical for establishing self-esteem, resilience, healthy...
by Jennifer Scafidas | Jan 13, 2022 | QA 1 Educational Program and practice
Kids College celebrating each developmental stage Every parent wants the very best for their child and early childhood education provides the base from which all future learning is built upon. Every child grows and develops differently, doing things at their own pace...
by Jennifer Scafidas | Oct 29, 2021 | QA 1 Educational Program and practice, QA 5 Relationships with children
The very young human brain is really wired to embrace a world of make-believe. Dress-up is an ideal way for young children to work on so many early childhood development skills: literacies, life skills, and creative play. Playing dress-up as a child is something of a...
by Jennifer Scafidas | Oct 27, 2021 | QA 1 Educational Program and practice, QA 5 Relationships with children
Children’s Week celebrates the right of children to enjoy childhood. It is also a time for children to demonstrate their talents, skills and abilities.’ Children’s week permanent theme is: “A Caring World Shares” and this year’s focus is on article 15 of the United...
by Jennifer Scafidas | Sep 23, 2021 | QA 1 Educational Program and practice, QA 5 Relationships with children
Kids College have been proudly teaching Key Word Signing since our inception. Key Word Signing is a hugely valuable tool for communication and learning in early childhood education. Key Word Signing fosters responsive and meaningful interactions between educators and...