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4 Great Benefits of An Early Learning Centre for Your Child

Selecting the right early learning centre is so much more than simply a place that looks after your child. Because it’s at this age, probably more than at any time in their life, that the foundation of the person your child’s going to become is being created. These formative years...
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Children Are Perfect: We just help them stay that way

From the moment our children enter the world they're shaped by everything around them. Every child is born as a perfect canvas - primed and ready to absorb the world around them - with the learning and experiences a child encounters during their early formative years shaping how their brain...
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It’s Hard Being 3: Confessions of a Threenager

So you've survived the first year, breezed through the terrible twos (well, kind of) and now it's time to brace yourself for the delights of being the parent or guardian of a threenager. An alternative look at why the threenage years strike fear into the hearts of even the bravest...
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30 years on: The Conventions of the Rights of a Child

We celebrate Children's Day on the 28th October, and 2020 sees the day mark a significant milestone – the 30th anniversary on the Convention on the Rights of a Child. This profound treaty was one of the most momentous of all time and, while children around the globe have benefited,...
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Early Childhood Educators’ Day: Celebrating this vital role

Watching children explore, learn and grow is truly joyous. During these formative years every experience, from the wonder of watching a handful of sand dribble through their fingers to activities, such as hide ‘n' seek, play a crucial part in their well-being and healthy development. No-one knows this better than...
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Nido Supports Bread Tags For Wheelchairs

It's the little things that count, and they don't come much smaller than the humble plastic bread tag. The Bread Tags for Change initiative is the perfect example of how lots of people taking the smallest of actions can add up to an enormous difference. And Nido is delighted to...
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Exceeding National Quality Standards: Nido Early School, Tuggerah

Nido Early School are delighted to announce that their school in Tuggerah NSW has been rated as EXCEEDING the National Quality Standards. This is fantastic news for everyone involved - the children, their parents & caregivers and, of course, the passionate staff responsible for this well-deserved accolade. What Are The...
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Reggio Emilia vs. Montessori

While the Reggio Emilia approach and the Montessori philosophy have many similarities, they differ in some key areas. In this quick guide we will outline and discuss both in more detail. 1. What is the Reggio Emilia approach to learning? HistoryKey principlesThe role of the teacherThe concept of 100 languages...
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Encouraging Curiosity In Your Child

Curiosity is a vital element of learning, and something most parents want to encourage. Nurturing and supporting your child's natural instinct for discovery is a combination of structured design and spontaneous actions. Great ways you can support your child's curiosity and instill a lifelong love of learning Encourage questions: Children...
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Creating Your Own Traditions

As an adult, you'll undoubtedly have memories of various traditions that are unique to your family. From singing the same song when you set off on holiday through to individual family rituals held on Christmas Day, Eid, Diwali, Lunar New Year and other holidays, these are all important customs of...
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