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Early Development It’s more than just child’s play.
Why it is important to understand the connection between physical and oral language development in the early years  By Deb Cavanagh &...
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May 306 min read


Wheelbarrow Magic: why every ECEC and school needs one... or more!
Pushing a wheelbarrow offers numerous developmental benefits for children, both physically and mentally. It helps build strength and...
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Dec 11, 20245 min read


Connection and Attachment - too important to ignore!
"Imagine a new-born, eyes wide with wonder, gazing up at their caregiver. In that simple yet profound exchange, a dance of attachment...
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Oct 15, 20243 min read


The Power of Social Stories: What They Are, How to Write Them, and Their Benefits
Social stories have emerged as a powerful tool for helping individuals navigate complex social landscapes. They help the child learn what...
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Aug 9, 20234 min read


Building a Strong Foundation - it's all about Balance!
How does your child do with balancing on one leg? Can they: 3-year-olds                            balance for 3 seconds 4-years-olds     ...
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Jun 26, 20233 min read


Talk and Connect through Play and Puppets: How developing oral language boosts social success.
"Talk is the sea upon which all else floats" . (James Britton, 1978) How powerful this statement is. Research has shown that repeated...
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May 26, 20234 min read


ELF unpacks the EYLF V2.0
1. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives Over the next year, educators can begin to implement and work with both Version 1...
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Feb 2, 20234 min read


The benefits of being barefooted!
Did you know that we have as many nerves in our feet as we do in our hands? There are approximately 75000 nerve endings in each foot as...
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Nov 1, 20222 min read


Developing vision and visual perception – it can be helped by a tree!!
Vision is more than seeing clearly and having 20/20 vision. Babies learn to focus and develop depth perception so that they can develop...
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Oct 26, 20221 min read


Talking Transitions with E.L.F
Transitions A word that evokes a range of emotions in us as adults. When you hear that word, you might think: ֍excitement, ֍change,...
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Jan 24, 20225 min read


An introduction to "Why E.L.F?"
My logo represents each child reaching, being supported to take risks and developing their own confidence. It also represents us adults...
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May 30, 20202 min read
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