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Nurturing independence and children’s agency

Nurturing independence and children’s agency

This month’s Wonderlife blog is brought to you by Shruthi, the Centre Director at Wonderschool Taylor, who shares the importance of nurturing independence and children’s agency. “As a Centre Director with over a decade of experience in the early childhood sector, I’ve...

The Value of Early Childcare Education

The Value of Early Childcare Education

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...

Nutrition and mealtime rituals

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

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

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

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society, the terminology used about and the understanding of the Early Childhood Education and Care sector has remained outdated.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...

The Importance of Play

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

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...