by Jennifer Scafidas | Oct 23, 2023 | 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 | Aug 21, 2023 | QA 1 Educational Program and practice, QA 5 Relationships with children
The magic and importance of reading books with young children enjoying book week Reading is a portal to fantasy and imagination that makes your heart sing and your brain dance with delight. What greater gift to give a child than the gift of a shared story?At Kids... 
by Jennifer Scafidas | May 1, 2023 | QA 1 Educational Program and practice, QA 5 Relationships with children
There are so many life lessons that are taught in the popular movie franchise Star Wars and these give us powerful lessons on helping children become emotionally intelligence Jedi’s. These movies can inspire and motivate us to become better people for our societies.... 
by Jennifer Scafidas | Apr 23, 2023 | 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 21, 2023 | 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... 
by Craig Scafidas | Feb 23, 2023 | QA 1 Educational Program and practice, QA 5 Relationships with children
EBRU Art Therapy at Kids College Kids College welcomed international artists Edip and Irena to do an “Introduction to the Mystery of Ebru – marbling Art” with our 4 year Kindy class last year. Kids College are proud to be the first and only childcare in...