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2 Mar, 2026

How water confidence supports early childhood development (and learning readiness)

Water confidence isn't just about safety. It supports emotional regulation, physical confidence, and readiness for structured learning environments like preschool and school.  If you're a parent getting ready for that first year of preschool or school, you've probably thought a lot about whether your child knows their letters, can count to ten, or sit still long enough for circle time. Those things matter. But readiness for learning is about so much more than academic knowledge.  Children who feel safe and capable in their bodies are more ready to learn. They can regulate their emotions, follow instructions, cope with new environments, and trust the adults guiding them. These […]

27 Nov, 2024

Nurturing independence and children’s agency

22 Jun, 2026

The Value of Early Childcare Education

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16 Oct, 2024

Nutrition and mealtime rituals

5 Aug, 2024

Baby dolls and dramatic play

5 Dec, 2023

Capturing the Journey – Wonderschool’s Approach to Early Childhood Documentation

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29 Sep, 2023

The Importance of Play

22 Oct, 2021

The Value of Good Food – Dinner’s Ready

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22 Oct, 2021

Starting the day right with Wonderschool morning rituals

Fire

19 Oct, 2021

Using stories to reflect on the summer bushfires

Empowerment

22 Jun, 2026

What does empowerment mean to Wonderschool?