It’s important for children of all cultures and backgrounds to gain an understanding of differing cultures. That’s why, we think it would be great fun to bake the traditional pastry Kahk, to celebrate the end of Ramadan!
Rick Stein shares two delicious recipes from his gorgeous new recipe book Rick Stein at Home.
For a ghost and ghoul free Halloween try these 5 ideas that promise fun for everyone.
All about a small world play, an opportunity for children to explore their world in miniature.
It’s now officially spring, and this change of season opens up opportunities to play, craft, cook and relax with your child. Here are 5 feel-good ideas that will put a spring in your family’s step.
A range of fun, developmentally appropriate activities for your under-five year old.
7 creative ideas for presents that dads, stepdads and grandads will treasure.
Learn how children at Guardian Childcare benefit from preparing and cooking meals as part of their daily routine.
10 awesome, inspiring, easy and delicious birthday cake ideas that will make your child’s special day that little bit more special.
How Little Scientists support early educators to develop strong STEM skills among children in care.
Collage making and how to undertake this fun, cost effective and highly sensory craft activity at home.
New resources from the eSafety Commissioner aim to teach preschool-aged children how to stay safe in online environments and educate families about best practice.
8 simple, effective and empowering ideas for families who want to reduce the environmental impact on world Environment Day and every other day.
With many parents worried and feeling guilty about excessive screen time, this article offers 10 excellent TV choices for children, which are age appropriate and educational.
This article, in honour of Mother’s Day, is a simple recipe, which would make the perfect meal for the special mother in your life, this Sunday 9 May.
Six ideas for making the Easter weekend truly magical for your preschooler, for learning new skills and for making the long weekend special for everyone.
Nine imaginative preschooler-friendly craft ideas which use cardboard as the main component along with step-by-step instructions for trying at home.
Children’s book author Susann Hoffmann explains the inspiration her new books for preschoolers which challenge gender stereotypes as well as her favourite books for promoting diversity and inclusion in the early years.
With the warmer weather upon us, now is a great time to try some interesting, fun and STEM filled water-play ideas with your children.
Four World Record Breaking ideas to try with your family.
6 ideas for preschoolers and early childhood educators to recognise and celebrate NAIDOC week with the theme ‘Always Was, Always Will Be.’
6 Halloween-themed craft ideas, that are fun and will boost your child’s small motor skills and concentration.
The top children’s books for 2020, in advance of Book Week, which runs from 17-23 October, also a range of suggestions for families who want to get involved in the celebrations.
6 ideas for keeping your child happy, busy and entertained when you are indoors and the 6 protective factors parents can employ to scaffold children during stressful times.
A range of messy play and sensory activities that will stimulate your child’s senses and imagination. Work through the ideas to win messy play bingo.
On Early Childhood Educators’ Day this article offers 9 simple and heartfelt ways to show your child’s hard working educator your appreciation for all their hard work.
9 simple, kid-friendly activity and craft activities to celebrate Father’s Day on Sunday 6 September and make all the dads feel loved on their special day.
Craft expert Heather Flyght from Li’l Crafters explains how to bluff it if you are an uncrafty parent and the main components of the perfect craft box.
Scavenger hunts are a great way to keep little bodies busy indoors and little minds happy over the cooler months of winter. This article offers a load of different ideas for children of all ages and interests.
Social distancing measures imposed by COVID-19 led many early childhood services to launch online resources such as G8's Community Cubby a permanent resource freely available to all families.
Many children spent more time than usual in front of screens during the COVID-19 lockdown. This article considers the impact of screens on a toddler’s self-regulation skills and offers a range of screen free family fun ideas.
8 easy STEM ideas to try at home to boost learning through play based exploration and discovery.
Cooking with children is fun and educational but it can be a recipe for mess! Learn tried and tested strategies for cooking with kids while keeping the kitchen clean and tidy.
Pretend play can turn a boring day at home into an exciting adventure. Learn how to take your child on a pretend camping trip.
The benefits of sharing books with your child on a daily basis.
8 sensory play activities which can be made from cheap materials available in most people’s homes.
6 ideas for making your child’s birthday special, even if they can’t have a party with lots of friends and family there due to lockdown.
Dialogic reading why is it so helpful for under fives?
Research shows early learning centres often lack books with diverse central characters, learn how this impacts children from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Six super ideas for a chocolate-free Easter egg hunt. These simple cost effective activity suggestions offer children the same thrill and excitement of a traditional Easter egg hunt, without the massive sugar consumption.
Raise Early Years director, Mandy Richardson describes how decluttering your child’s toy box to include a few simple open-ended play objects leads to higher quality and more sustained play.
Playgroups come in a wide variety of shapes and sizes and are located all over Australia. This article looks at the groups on offer, how to access them and what they offer.
6 gorgeous picture books for preschoolers which provide rich illustrations and engaging stories to inspire both children and parents.
The developmental benefits for young children of making music and simple cost effective ideas for boosting musical experiences in your home.
Clean Up Australia Day is Sunday 1 March, learn how to get involved in this national initiative and make a difference in your local area.
Experience gifts are a great way to share magical moments and create memories. And whether you're looking for one special activity, or something that lasts all year, here are some ideas that will go down in history.
Dancing is a great activity for young children, and whether your child is free styling to The Wiggles or learning ballet like Prince George, this kind of body movement has many benefits.
Father's Day is just around the corner and we have 20 book suggestions that put dads in the starring role.
5 fun ideas to celebrate National Science Week.
6 magical ways to celebrate Mother's Day on Sunday 12 May.
Why young children thrive in the garden and how parents can encourage little ones to become green thumbs.
The Easter long weekend is a great chance to play, create and cook up a storm with your little one. To get cracking, here are five fun things to do at home.
Why is play so beneficial for young children?
6 tips for a healthier Halloween.
It's the little things.
Is gun play a good or bad thing for children?
8 ways to celebrate Early Childhood Educators Day.
Book Giveaway My Incredible Creation! An IVF Journey.
What type of storytelling is best for preschoolers?
National Tree Day get involved with 10 nature-based activities for kids.
Why is it important for educators to nurture children's creativity?
Why music is important for children in care.
Eight amazing projects that children can make (with the help of a dad or partner) to show Mum how much they care.
10 fun fruit snacks for children that look beautiful and are packed with flavour.
Reading aloud is one of the most effective strategies for promoting early literacy and a life-long love for learning among children.
Easter craft projects for 'un-crafty' children.
Pinterest has released its parenting trend predictions and if their forecast is anything to go by, then this is the year to build a perma-fort, buy a weighted blanket and host a sip and see.
Celebrating National Playgroup Week.
Water safety for under fives.
Do e-books encourage an interest in reading and early literacy, or are they just another form of screen time?
Learn all about group time in early education settings and how it benefits children of all ages.