Early childhood is a special time in life for parents and children alike. During their formative years, children gain exposure to new concepts and environments whilst also building social skills which will carry them through their adult life. Some children may be apprehensive about interacting with their peers for the first time, but they will
Australia has a strong immigration history and Sydney is a melting pot of cultures from all around the globe. It’s important to recognise and validate the cultures of children with a multicultural heritage in an early learning environment. The culturally responsive teaching method affirms the cultures of students and incorporates their cultures in multiple aspects
More coronavirus cases have arisen in New South Wales recently. The NSW Government has released a guide for the benefit of early childhood education and child care centres. Valley Heights Preschool is compliant with all of the measure listed below. We understand that children are at the same risk of contracting coronavirus as adults. We
Children have active and creative minds, and throughout their formative years at preschool they are encouraged to engage in a variety of dramatic play opportunities with their friends and peers. When given the opportunity to exercise creative freedoms and play a role within a story, play or video production, children nurture their social skills whilst
Industry inquiries about the subject have discovered that the up to 40% of Australian children are not occupied with learning whatsoever during tutoring. Given the size of this issue, the question emerges: how to keep kids engaged and mindful during their learning time? How to distinguish when children are losing focus? Early childhood education frames
With the weather starting to heat up, your child will no doubt be eager to get involved in activities such as swimming at the beach or local pool and playing with their friends outdoors. When the sun starts to get a bit too much, these five activities will give your child an opportunity to express