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Listen to a reading of the classic children's story The Very Hungry Caterpillar
Your child will love acting out their favourite story, whether walking in the park, in the garden or even around the house. Children love to pretend and when you join in, it gets even more exciting!
Award winning Australian children's author Alison Lester reads aloud from her own books. A wonderful opportunity to hear Australian classics by the woman who dreamed them up!
These pirates have a fun and hilarious adventure finding the fabled "pants of gold". These pirates SOOO love underpants, they are willing to do what it takes to find their precious treasure.
Playing with loose parts is a creative learning experience most children love.
Educator Emilie’s shares her reading of The Very Cranky Bear by Nick Bland.
Playing with rhythm and movement encourages children to explore what their bodies are capable of.
Sing the Head, Shoulders, Knees, and Toes lyrics as a family
Read along with actor Eddie Redmayne as he reads ZOG by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler (published by Scholastic and Scholastic UK)
There are many benefits in having a childcare centre in the CBD. One such benefit is the seemingly endless options for exciting excursions. From trips to the nearby museum to visits to local businesses, every week presents something new for the children. Recently the children from Margaret Street took a walk to the park which was inspired by one of the books they had recently read. Educator, Joan Richardson, tells us about this excursion.
You’re dreaming of a family road trip with the children in the back. The fantasy of happy faces, singalongs and fun soon gives way to the reality of tears, tantrums, boredom and hunger. There’s a line every parent crosses on the road when the symphony of whingeing reaches breaking point and you’ve resorted to play ‘I spy.’ To keep your sanity and sense of adventure, here are some tips for turning road trips into big adventures.
There’s a lot of value in reading through the different methods for wrangling raising toddlers. These perspectives can validate our own struggles, help us feel less isolated, and make it seem like we’re proactively seeking answers on days when all our toddlers do is melt down over sandwiches cut the wrong way. Here's 5 helpful books that Guardian recommends.
Clare Stewart from Acre Woods in Roseville is there to witness the behaviour and development of children throughout their early years. Although she sees children sometimes get rough and hurt each other, “this can be more about exploration or not being unable to appropriately express emotions, rather than bullying,” Clare says. “It’s not until they get older and learn the power of words, that aggressive behaviour can include exclusion and verbal torment.”
Despite warnings about too much screen time for children, not all technology is bad. We’re surely not recommending hours of Assassin’s Creed, but that doesn’t mean your child can’t learn and create online using children's apps.
Spiders, spiders everywhere! But fortunately not of the dangerous variety at Guardian Childcare & Education in Homebush. Recently, the children had been showing an interest in insects, which then developed into an in-depth investigation into the fascinating world of spiders.
https://www.guardian.edu.au/blog/playtime-with-children/children-need-tricky-experiences/At Guardian, play is always more than just play.
Lily is the Centre Manager for Guardian Lemon Tree, a freshly renovated centre which features modern resources, natural play structures and a range of age-specific ateliers. Lily took a few minutes out of her busy day to share insights on her career background, her education approach and a few fun facts.
The Rainbow Room at Guardian Early Learning Centre – Artarmon has been transformed into an exploration of space, with the children building a replica of our solar system.
Book Week would have to be one of our favourite events of the year at Guardian Childcare & Education. Not only because we love reading, but the week allows Educators and children to embrace their creative side and let their imaginations run wild.
Responding to the damage of the kinder yard’s greenhouses, the Guardian Early Learners – Altona North team decided to turn a disappointing situation into a centre-wide sustainability project – using soft drink bottles to build a new greenhouse for the yard.
Inspired by Book Week, the children at Guardian Early Learning Springfield have begun an epic game of hide and seek with their local community. Hide and seek with books, that is.
In recent months, the team at Guardian Balmain Cove have worked hard on improving their systems and techniques for their plant care.
After reading about the benefits of outdoor naps, the team at Kids Time McKinnon decided to take advantage of the beautiful spring weather and host the toddlers’ naps outside.
This week, Guardian Childcare & Education’s King Street Head Chef, Guilherme, shares his crowd-pleasing, dairy and egg free chocolate cake recipe.
Taking inspiration from the toddler’s interest in their room’s home corner, the team at Guardian Childcare & Education Marsfield have introduced tea time as a weekly ritual.
To further support the Centre’s families and each other as a team, Guardian Childcare & Education Taringa Centre Manager, Monique, and the Educators have created several parents spaces and a staff wellbeing space.
To build relationships and celebrate the new preschool children enrolling at Guardian Childcare & Education Arthur Street in 2020, the Centre’s teachers and Educators recently explored the concept of being and belonging.
Guardian Childcare & Education Camberwell has created an engaging zoo-themed sociodramatic play space in their Opals Kinder Room.
Like at all Guardian Centres, literacy and numeracy is embedded into the curriculum and the daily programs and practices at Guardian Childcare & Education Marsfield.
To further support the children’s self-regulation and communication, the team at Guardian Childcare & Education Charlotte Street have introduced emotion cards into the pre-kindy room.
Inspired by the older children’s eagerness to spend time with their younger cohorts, the team at Guardian Childcare & Education Marsfield have launched a leadership program.
To bring some delight to their neighbourhood, Guardian Childcare & Education Rouse Hill North are participating in their local bear hunt, a live-action experience of the book, We’re Going On A Bear Hunt.
The team at Guardian Childcare & Education Wallaby Street have transformed one of their Centre windows into a puppet show to record and share with the children at home.
To alleviate the children’s worries and answer their many questions, the team at Guardian Childcare & Education South Yarra have been reading Hi. This is coronavirus. everyday.
To bring some joy to their local communities, Guardian Centres across the country are joining the rainbow trail, decorating their windows and fences with children’s rainbow artwork and positive messages.
Dinnertime doesn’t have to end in tears – there are positive ways to help your child expand their palate and enjoy their meals.
Book Week 2020: October 17-23
Lauren Kate (Mad Max Mum)
Children, no matter their age, learn best when they feel secure and happy - in a stimulating environment, with a supportive network. Our Teachers and Educators take pride in developing educational programs based in play and real-world contexts. These support each child’s current knowledge, strengths, ideas, culture, abilities and unique interests.
At childcare, young children are offered development opportunities, the chance to learn about the world, and develop socially, emotionally and develop a lifelong love of learning.
We take cooking and nutrition very seriously in our Centres – but we have a lot of fun doing it!
A fantastic example of this has come from one of our amazing Bachelor Qualified Teachers at our Guardian Kinfolk Albury Centre. As part of our national Guardian Literacy Program, our Curriculum Team are always on the lookout for the best examples of age and stage appropriate books to choose for our Centres and to recommend to our families. As part of this, we discovered a great book for pre-schoolers and kindy aged children written by one of our own, Christine Cameron.
I’m sure we could all agree that cooking is an essential life skill to have.
Over the past few months, many families haven’t been able to access our centres, and with all the extra time spent at home, some children have had plenty of energy and not enough ways to spend it.
But what if your child isn't interested in being read to?
Did you know that approximately 5 – 8% of preschool children have language delays? These delays can continue well until adulthood and are associated with reading and writing difficulties, poorer academic performance, limited employment opportunities and difficulties with social relationships (The Hanen Centre, 2016).
Whatever question you have about parenting your child under the age of five, there’s an online resource to assist. From questions about developmental milestones, to why ‘does my child bite?’ – there's a relevant resource here. We’ve also collected some of the best educational websites and those with resources to help you entertain your children.
Developmental milestones are the essential abilities such as moving, seeing, hearing, communicating and interacting with other people. Babies are developing these skills from birth, and they gradually develop – at a rapid pace – during the first five years of life.
The Preschool children at Guardian Childcare & Education Tempe love exploring the wonderful world of science experiments.
We’ve got some good news for you. There are loads of great ways that you can help encourage a child’s love of reading. Both you and your child will find these activities to be fun and a great bonding opportunity.
It goes without saying, you want to give your child the best start to life. The first five years are hugely important for a child’s learning and development and setting them up for future success. We know there’s several options out there when deciding on your childcare journey, and sometimes it’s hard for families to know the difference between what’s on offer.
If you're looking to grow and thrive with a supportive team, we want to hear from you! Why Guardian? Grow and Inspire: Your professional development is our priority. Experience our enriching programs, coaching and mentoring opportunities which align with your career goals. Collaborative Community: be a part of our workshops and meetings to share best practice and learn from each other as you innovate in early childhood education programs based on exploration, discovery, and play. Generously Resourced Centre: Experience high-quality, creativity-nurturing environments for both children and educators. We believe in spaces that inspire and bring out the best in everyone. Reward and recognition initiatives to acknowledge the value of your contribution to our purpose. WHEREFIT - 2,000 discounted corporate offers at up to 50% off for gyms, studios, activewear, healthy meals, beauty and more... Guardian Degree program - We can support you by offering paid study, flexible work hours, guardian mentors and reimbursement of course fees, because we want to see you succeed. (Terms & conditions apply) Enjoy above award rates and financial benefits: including attractive remuneration packages, generous childcare discounts, recognition and rewards, and an employee referral program. Paid first aid courses and renewals. Visa Sponsorship options available for eligible candidates New Centre State-of-the-art Centre close to the Adelaide CBD with incredible learning spaces full of high-quality educational resources. Engaging early learning programs such as Joy of Reading, Cooking, Out & About Community Excursions and Sustainability. Expansive outdoor spaces for children to explore featuring sandpits, synthetic turf, play forts and timber climbing equipment. To be considered, you will have: A completed Diploma in Children's Services (or working towards) Prior experience in long day-care Sound knowledge of the NQF and the EYLF Current Working with Children's Check. Apply now! Make the move to join Guardian Childcare & Education. ReferralsWe offer referrals for Guardian employees so join us and bring a friend to refer and earn. For more details, visit: guardian.edu.au/careers/refer-your-friends Guardian Childcare & Education values diversity in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Diverse cultures, backgrounds and experiences strengthen our teams and help us grow. We are committed to providing a workplace where every person is valued, respected, and supported to progress.We are also deeply committed to Reconciliation and creating an environment where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People feel a strong sense of belonging and connection.The safety and wellbeing of children will always be our top priority, Guardian Childcare & Education has a zero tolerance for any form of child abuse or harm.
About the role:Age group: 2-3 Number of children in the room:15-25 Minimum Qualification requirement: Diploma in Childcare We believe in you As an Educator at Guardian Rochdale South, you can fulfil your passion and aspire to make a difference in the lives of Australia's children. Being an Educator at Guardian means having a voice and contributing to innovative teaching programs based on world-leading research that adapts to the needs of tomorrow, truly putting children at the centre of their learning. Joining Guardian means being part of a professional and thoughtful Team with great benefits that include: Collaborate with other professional Educators and Teachers through workshops and meetings to share best practice and learn from each other as you innovate in early childhood education programs based on exploration, discovery, and play. Work in high-quality, well-resourced environments for children and Educators. Reward and recognition initiatives to acknowledge the value of your contribution to our purpose. Enjoy a competitive salary and financial benefits, including attractive remuneration packages, generous childcare discounts, recognition and rewards, and an employee referral program. WHEREFIT - 2,000 discounted corporate offers at up to 50% off for gyms, studios, activewear, healthy meals, beauty and more! Guardian Degree program - We can support you by offering paid study, flexible work hours, guardian mentors and reimbursement of course fees, because we want to see you succeed. (Terms & conditions apply) Paid first aid courses and renewals The CentreOur Guardian Childcare & Education Rochedale South early learning centre offers world-class facilities and is conveniently situated for team members living near the northern suburbs of the City of Logan. Offering onsite parking, close proximity to public transport and a short drive to the local shopping centre.Our exciting, resource-rich environments include: Four purpose-built indoor learning spaces to inspire wonder, curiosity; full of high quality educational resources Incredible programs such as Joy of Reading, Cooking, Outdoor Learning, Out & About Community Excursions, Sustainability and more! Each age group has their own dedicated outdoor space, with an outdoor area that wraps around the entire Centre! The Opportunity Working closely with your fellow Educators and Centre Manager, you will enjoy; Developing and maintaining meaningful relationships with children, families, colleagues, and the centre community. Developing and implementing an innovative early learning program reflective of current early years thinking and practice. Documenting and sharing with families in their children's learning and development. Actively contributing to the implementation and adoption of the Guardian Curriculum. Professional learning and development programs, career pathways, and a truly collaborative and inclusive learning environment. To be considered, you will have: A completed Diploma in Children's Services Prior experience in long day-care Sound, practical working knowledge and implementation of the NQF and the EYLF Current Working with Children's Check (QLD Blue Card). Apply now! So, what are you waiting for? Take the leap and apply now to join Guardian Childcare & Education. ReferralsWe offer referrals for Guardian employees so join us and bring a friend to refer and earn. For more details, visit: guardian.edu.au/careers/refer-your-friends Guardian Childcare & Education values diversity in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Diverse cultures, backgrounds and experiences strengthen our teams and help us grow. We are committed to providing a workplace where every person is valued, respected, and supported to progress. We are also deeply committed to Reconciliation and creating an environment where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People feel a strong sense of belonging and connection. The safety and wellbeing of children will always be our top priority, Guardian Childcare & Education has a zero tolerance for any form of child abuse or harm.