Many families are faced with the challenge of whether to send their children to childcare or keep them at home, and experience the guilt that can be attached to making such a decision. As an Educator who’s been working in the sector for 10 years, I have seen the...
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Nutrition and mealtime rituals
This month's Wonderlife blog is brought to you by Lauren, one of our passionate Educators at Wonderschool Woden. At Wonderschool we prioritise mealtimes as it is an integral way for educators to slow down and connect with the children and embed quality rituals within...
Baby dolls and dramatic play
The children in the infant’s space at Wonderschool Woden have an innate desire to replicate what they observe in their daily lives and bring this into their play. On a daily basis the children are involved in rituals and routines that shape their understanding of the...
A tale of resilience and connection
This month's Wonderlife blog is brought to you by Luke, one of our passionate Educators at Wonderschool Throsby, who shares the story of his professional and personal journey to success with Wonderschool. When I embarked on my journey with Wonderschool Throsby, little...
Early childhood educators, not babysitters
Within our ever-evolving society, the terminology used about and the understanding of the Early Childhood Education and Care sector has remained outdated. Despite the advocation of our sector and associated organisations, our Early Childhood Professionals are still...
Capturing the Journey – Wonderschool’s Approach to Early Childhood Documentation
Embarking on a collective journey spanning over two decades in early childhood education, we have witnessed a myriad of documentation methodologies, from traditional Floor Books to contemporary Mind Maps. In this exploration, we'll delve into the current trend of...
The Importance of Play
The Significance of Play Play is the language of childhood. It’s how children learn, make sense of the world around them, and develop essential life skills. So vital is play in a child’s life it is enshrined in the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. Yet,...
The Value of Good Food – Dinner’s Ready
Many of us have fond memories of favourite family mealtimes. There is nothing quite as nourishing for our bodies and souls as good home-cooked food. “Food is for eating, and good food is to be enjoyed… I think food is, actually, very...
Positive Words to Support Confident Children
Being a parent/carer can be a bit of a rollercoaster ride. It goes from moments of sheer joy and perfection to moments where we are really challenged and confronted by our own emotions and the emotions of our little people. Parenting has come a long way and we can be...