Educational Insights and Frameworks
Glossary of ECEC Acronyms
This guide provides a quick reference to the acronyms most commonly used in the Australian Early Childhood Education and Care ….
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Childcare Operations and Management
Three reasons you should be using Playground to help your childcare centre succeed
Running a childcare centre is a complex and demanding task requiring significant staff effort and time. Typical duties such as ….
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Educational Insights and Frameworks
Children’s books by Australian authors to inspire a love for reading
Check out this list of children’s books by Australian authors to include at your service. Introducing Australian children to the ….
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Environmental Sustainability
Activities to teach children about the importance of sustainability
Creative ideas and eco-friendly activities for teaching children about the importance of sustainability and caring for the environment. As the ….
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Safety and Regulations
The Value of Promoting Good Hygiene Practices in ECEC Services
In preschools, primary schools and ECEC services, many children sharing the same space increases the risk of illness. To avoid ….
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Educational Insights and Frameworks
Importance of teaching mindfulness for kids
Include mindfulness for kids in your program to help children at your service discover the power of a meditative mind. ….
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Educational Insights and Frameworks
Importance of Unstructured Play to Children’s Development
Discover how you can encourage unstructured play at your setting. Children need to play. It’s essential to their physical, mental ….
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Childcare Operations and Management
SMS in Office—5 ways to get the most out of our handy tool
SMS—the numbers don’t lie SMS marketing is a highly effective form of communication. Up to 60% of Australian adults only use ….
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Safety and Regulations
Practical safety and first-aid tips to teach children
It’s never too early for children to learn about safety or first-aid tips. No matter how careful a child is, ….
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Educational Insights and Frameworks
How outdoor play enhances early years development
During early childhood, young learners grow and develop beyond the four walls of the classroom. Studies suggest that outdoor play ….
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Childcare Operations and Management
New Playground Messenger feature brings educators and guardians even closer
Playground, Xplor Education’s platform for educators, helps early childcare and education (ECEC) facilities with their day-to-day operations by streamlining admin ….
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Childcare Operations and Management
Complying Written Arrangement (CWA)—enjoy a smoother process with Xplor Education
A Complying Written Arrangement (CWA) is the formal agreement that confirms a child has started care and enables access to ….
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Educational Insights and Frameworks
In-app programming and planning—now available in Playground
Now educators can get more done, even when on the move with in-app programming and planning. Playground, Xplor Education’s educator ….
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