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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Environmental Sustainability
20 March 2023
4 min read
by Dean Comeau
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
15 March 2023
9 min read
by Dean Comeau
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
14 March 2023
7 min read
by Dean Comeau
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
13 March 2023
5 min read
by Dean Comeau
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
15 February 2023
5 min read
by Dean Comeau
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
17 January 2023
4 min read
by Dean Comeau
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
21 December 2022
4 min read
by Dean Comeau
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
14 December 2022
2 min read
by Dean Comeau
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
05 December 2022
5 min read
by Dean Comeau
A Complying Written Arrangement (CWA) is a formal agreement between a licensed Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) provider and ….
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Educational Insights and Frameworks
30 November 2022
3 min read
by Dean Comeau
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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Educational Insights and Frameworks
15 November 2022
5 min read
by Dean Comeau
Giving children proper praise is essential for encouragement and to be effective. Parents and teachers frequently use words of encouragement ….
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Childcare Operations and Management
10 November 2022
2 min read
by Dean Comeau
Our Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) sector in Australia is struggling with high turnover of childcare staff. By law, long ….
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