Category: Articles

Sep

Kinderloop: Daily Activity + Routine Charts

In early years education, routines are essential—whether it’s meal times, handwashing, nappy changes, toilet breaks, group activities, or nap time. We understand how important it is to keep these routines organised, and that’s why Kinderloop created the Activity Chart feature. Whether you need a staff checklist to ensure all OH&S tasks are signed off each […]

Mar

Champions of Excellence: Explore & Develop Annandale Rated Excellent

In December 2023, Explore & Develop Annadale, a valued customer of ours for many years, achieved the highest possible rating under the National Quality Framework (NQF) – EXCELLENT!   The Excellent Rating To achieve the EXCELLENT rating, an early childhood education and care (ECEC) service must apply to ACECQA (the Australian Children’s Education and Care […]

Jan

Unlocking Potential: The AI Dilemma in Early Childhood Education

In the ever-evolving landscape of early childhood education and care (ECEC), the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) has sparked significant debate, especially within the challenged sector of Early Childhood Education and Care in Australia. AI brings both advantages and drawbacks to pedagogy, quality documentation, ethics, and the array of challenges faced by a profession contending […]

Oct

Places, Spaces, Wonder, Delight: Inspiring Play Spaces

Here at Kinderloop, we often come across some awe-inspiring humans. One of which is Tracey, an educator extraordinaire who shares some of her inspiring play spaces on social media https://www.instagram.com/places_spaces_wonder_delight/ We often share Tracey’s beautifully curated setups, as we know it can feel hard to be inspired day in day out. We contacted Tracey to […]

Sep

Reevaluating Developmental Milestones in Early Childhood Education

      Within the Early Childhood Education and Care profession, developmental milestones have long been regarded as a vital tool for assessing a child’s progress and growth. Early assessment and support for children who need additional help is no doubt the foundation of effective early intervention. However, one director we spoke to believes that […]

Aug

Kinderloop’s Top 10 Ideas, to Celebrate Early Childhood Educators Day

Early Childhood Educators Day – 6th September 2023 Early Childhood Educators’ Day is a nationwide event that celebrates and recognises the crucial role of early childhood educators in the lives of young children and families. It also highlights the long-term benefits of early learning, both in Australia and globally. It offers a unique opportunity for […]

May

Unleashing the Power of Childhood Theorists: Exploring their Impact on Early Years Learning

Understanding the Importance of Childhood Theorists Childhood theorists play a pivotal role in early childhood education and care settings, they guide our practices and helping us create meaningful and effective learning experiences. By studying the works of these theorists, we gain insights into child development, learning processes, and the factors that influence children’s growth. This […]

Dec

Getting Organised for the Year Ahead with Kinderloop

At the start of the new year, many educators are welcoming new children into their classroom environment. You may have read our handy blog – Helping children and families settle into a new environment, offering some tips to ease the uncertainties accompanied by these big transitions.  But it is not just the children that are […]

Dec

Kinderloop: Giving children a voice through digital technology

Love it or loath it, the use of digital technology in Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) has become the norm for many ECEC services across the globe. Whilst there are countless debates on the pros and cons of technology use in young children, the fact is, technology is easily accessible and very much a […]