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Why sustainability isn’t ‘one more thing’ on your to-do list
Are you an early childhood educator or leader who wants to make a difference but feels overwhelmed by the thought of adding sustainability to your full plate? You’re not alone. The good news is that sustainability doesn’t have to mean more work.
2025-11-28 07:30:04
by Fiona Alston
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New longitudinal research suggests that finger counting may be more than a helpful habit:it could be a key stepping stone in early numeracy development
Children who use their fingers to count between the ages of four and six-and-a-half may develop stronger addition skills by age seven, according to a new study from the University of Lausanne. The findings, published by the American Psychological Association, provide fresh insight into the role of embodied learning in mathematical development and challenge common perceptions around the practice of finger counting.
2025-11-28 07:06:19
by Fiona Alston
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Reclaiming play: Why educators must lead as custodians in early learning settings
In early childhood education and care (ECEC), play is often described as “the child’s work”. But beyond its frequent celebration as a tool for learning, play is increasingly being re-examined as a right to be protected and as a pedagogical responsibility that lies firmly with educators.
2025-11-27 10:34:49
by Fiona Alston
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We wanted to know what evidence-based practice meant to educators: So we asked
Through a multi-stakeholder workshop, open feedback on a draft discussion paper, a team of participants working on further development for survey, interviews, and further workshops with teacher educators and representatives of teacher, school leader, and school organisations, we have written a discussion paper outlining the problems, assumptions, and silences within ‘evidence-based practice’, how these educators engage in ‘enriched evidence-based-practice’ and what these educators see is necessary to move forward.
2025-11-27 10:17:09
by Fiona Alston
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Screen time and speech: Study explores how digital media impacts young children’s language development
A systematic review offers new insights into screen time’s influence on early language acquisition and guidance for educators navigating digital media use in early learning settings.
2025-11-27 08:57:35
by Fiona Alston
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Early help, lasting impact: the success of a Specialist Equipment Loan
2025-11-25 07:30:39
by Fiona Alston
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Landmark report warns wellbeing of Australian children at a crossroads
2025-11-25 07:00:53
by Fiona Alston
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EYS program delivers strong outcomes, but long-term funding remains critical
2025-11-25 07:45:35
by Fiona Alston
