Each year since 1945, the Children’s Book Council of Australia (CBCA) has celebrated the coming together of children and books across one special week. During book week, schools, early childhood education services and libraries acknowledge and appreciate the authors and illustrators of some of the most loved books of the past year and of the […]
Educators could easily be likened to superheroes! Each day they take on a multitude of different roles, which can make for an exhausting list of things to do. On this important list of jobs is ‘photographer’ Educators often use photographs to capture a child’s learning throughout the day or to document specific learning throughout the year. […]
Educator’s who know the secret of Schemas are on to something big. They can observe a child at play and notice a pattern where others may just see the behaviour (behaviour that on the surface, ermmm, may not always be great). Because these knowledgable Educator’s can recognise certain patterns, they’re then able to see opportunities […]
We’re chatting to Bec Valentine, whose nature-based daycare is clearly run with lashings of love, a whole lot of passion, and endless influences from mother nature! Read on! Q – Before you opened your family daycare you’d previously been a teacher. What inspired you to make the change to early childhood education? A – It […]
Q – What is the best thing about working with little people? A – I don’t see it this way – as a Family Day Care Educator I see it as working with the family as a whole. I like to understand a family’s circumstances, their reasons for care, cater towards their needs as a whole. […]
In September 2020, one of our valued customers, Gerringong Coastal Cottage Early Learning Centre, received exciting news regarding the results of the assessment & rating process their service had recently undergone… they’d been awarded an EXCEEDING rating. For anyone who has been through this experience, you’ll know that the process can be tense and stressful […]
Kinderloop started an Ambassadors program many years back, as a way to highlight amazing educators around the world. We are in awe of these passionate, inspiring people – we fondly call “Superloopers” – who dedicate their lives to the education and advancement of children around the world. Reem M. Alkaabi is the most recent ambassador […]
Kinderloop recently ran a competition for educator’s to create and submit a community wall. The calibre of entries blew us all away, but there was one that really captured our hearts. AnglicareSA Autism Specific Early Learning and Care Centre first came to our attention with it’s “Fostering Exploration” wall. The more we explored, the more […]
Kinderloop HQ were thrilled to speak to Meni and Pam from Diversity Kids to get a bit of background information on who they are and what they do. Particularly interesting after current global events concerning race and inclusion. Let’s find out a little more… Who are Diversity Kids?We are Meni & Pam – a NSW […]
Q – What is the best thing about working with little people? A – One of my favourite aspects of working with little people is what they teach and remind me of everyday; to find wonder and excitement in everyday life. To be an active participant life. To learn something new everyday. Ask for help when […]
