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Why is stacking and building with blocks so important?
I learnt something the other day. One of our students focus children has been increasingly labelled a problem child by staff because he loves to build tall towers and knock them down. This has been...
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Outdoor Play Spaces.
So many people ask me what is required for setting up their home for Family Day Care. The sub question is 'How much will it cost?' There are so many simple ideas for outdoor play that do not need to...
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Indoor Play Spaces.
When setting up your family day care you need to think about how you are presenting yourself as a business.Remember, your families are choosing Family Day Care as an alternative to formal childcare so...
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Amendments to Child Care eligibility to Family Day Care Educators
PRESS RELEASE – 5 December 2014On the 3 of December 2014 the Federal government implemented changes to the Eligibility of Child care Services For Approval and Continued Approval (Amendment...
View ArticleChild Care Jobs Melbourne
Are you looking for a rewarding career in Early Childhood?We are a Family Day Care provider that is seeking exceptional people to part of our team of educators. We provide a uniquely professional and...
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What food should I bring to childcare
When packing your Childs lunch it can cause a lot of unnecessary anxiety when thinking about what to put in their lunch box. If your service does not provide meals it will be necessary for you to pack...
View ArticleIgnite Minds Meeting Quality Standards
The National Quality Standard (NQS) is a key aspect of the NQF and sets a national benchmark for early childhood education and care, and outside school hours care services in Australia.Ignite Minds...
View ArticleA story to help a shy child
Tommy and Dicky (for a shadow theatre)A story to help a shy child (based on an idea from Susan Perrow’s beautiful book – Helpful Stories for Challenging Behaviour) Adapted by Carol Liknaitzky -...
View ArticleThe story of the boy, the eagle and the Southern Cross A midwinter story
The story of the boy, the eagle and the Southern CrossA midwinter story - Adapted by Carol Liknaitzky - Educational Leader, Ignite MindsThere was a boy who lived with his grandmother in a village deep...
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Ignite Minds Learning Journey - April 2017
My learning journey over the last few months and insights and highlights along the way.Carol Liknaitzky - Educational LeaderHaving visited most of the educators a number of times, I have been so...
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