We are starting a little study around APPLES this coming month. Apples provide so many learning experiences that are hands on and fun! Apples Preschool Maths Activities Write numbers and words Roll play dough apples corresponding to the number on the tree Match Number Card to Number on tree Focus on 0-5 forwards then 0-10 […]
So glad you have dropped by to find out what the Starskills Club is. What does Starskills stand for? Starskills stands for SUPPORTING, TEACHING AND REACHING STAR KIDS INSTILLING LIFELONG SKILLS. So, everything we do is about teaching, reaching and instilling skills into kids so they become lifelong learners! The Starskills Club is for […]
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Hey! As you use the Early Years Learning Framework in your setting I have created these posters to keep the EYLF at the forefront of all your learning, observations, reflections and forward planning. These posters contain the 5 EYLF Areas with the learning outcomes expanded in each. Here are a few ideas how you […]
As a Mum who has been a teacher in a school my desire was always to be with my children and not miss any moment, be there to settle and be there for all of my children’s needs. Unfortunately this decision came at a cost. I had to make a decision to resign from my […]
So, should you start a preschool at home or a family daycare at home? This was the question that I had to answer. For me it’s a clear answer as I will have my little 3 year old with me. I would like to start a preschool with children near his age group. For me […]
Are you an early learning professional with a Bachelor of Early Childhood? If you are then starting your own preschool may be an excellent option for you. I have been involved with preschoolers for over two decades and at some point things will change in our career. Maybe you want to have a baby and […]
Starting your own preschool can be one of the best things that you do for you and your family! If you have a passion for preschoolers aged 3-5 years of age then here’s why you should think about starting a preschool. 1. Start a Preschool + Work From Home There is great flexibility when […]
In 2017 I found out at 40 years of age that I was 9 weeks pregnant with my third child! A complete surprise and complete blessing! My then 11 and 12 year olds were over the moon! I told my children on Mother’s Day when this photo was taken. I felt like a deep desire […]
One of the little known things about me is I created a Meal Planning E-Book called 200 Weeknight Dinners. It is basically 40 weeks of dinners organised for you – with your budget in mind so you NEVER have to think about what’s for dinner! It’s a pretty great resource when I was working full […]
Meet Luciel she is an amazing, hardworking educator who is passionate about Family Daycare. If you have wanted to learn how to set up your own family daycare then here is the real deal! It is quite an involved process but worth it if you are dedicated and have a strong work ethic. About Luciel […]
Meet the Barnes family! Beth and Richie have 4 kids and have worked with kids for many years. Beth knows how to throw a fun, relaxed birthday party for the whole class! They are a BRAVE family. So… here is how to throw a dinosaur party from an experienced Mumma Bear! Tell me a bit […]
Over the last few weeks I have really been thinking about my own kids and technology. On the one hand I have an 11 & 12 year old and on the other a 22 week old. My children are growing up in an age that parents are struggling to keep up with. On the one […]
One of the best activities you can do with your baby to develop their language skills is to visit your local library. Your local library usually has library activities for babies, toddlers and preschoolers. So be sure to check them out! How to develop a love for reading especially in boys There are a few […]
I was very brave and decided to do our assembly WEEK 5 of Term 1! Needless to say there was a bit of pressure!!! I am pleased to say I survived but I will let you know only because we started working and learning about the Fruits of the Spirit week 1 day one! You […]
As I started a new year level I couldn’t think of a better way to motivate my students than by encouraging character qualities encouraged by the Fruits of the Spirit. The Fruits of the Spirit are love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, gentleness and self control. Fruit of the Spirit Resources I have made […]
Thrilled to upload my latest project! For a long time I have had so many songs I have written over my teaching life. I have finally started to work on these with my twin sister! This project is our very first of hopefully many. Teach ABC through Song This video is designed to teach your […]
I love Mem Fox as an author! Her books are so thoughtfully structured for early readers. Mem Fox has written other best selling titles including – Ten Little Fingers and Ten Little Toes, Where is the Green Sheep?, A Particular Cow, Hunwick’s Egg and an Australian classic Possum Magic. The illustrator of this book is […]
Come into the jungle and find a loud bunch of animal poems. Giles Andreae is a modern day poet who brings life to the jungle through this fun book. There’s a rumble in the jungle, There’s a whisper in the trees, The animals are waking up And rustling the leaves. Find resources and activities for […]
One of the key constants in my program is my Letter of the Week Program. Each week we focus on a new “Letter of the Week”. Children do thrive on routine and this is reflected in my “Letter of the Week” program. It is a simple program that will run for the first hour of […]
Download EYLF Wall Posters I jumped at the opportunity to come back into my passion which is educating young children but was very overwhelmed with the “new” way of doing things. I want to share with you how I have tackled the EYLF so you can have a shortcut and dive straight in! You can flourish […]
Download EYLF Wall Posters The West Australian Kindergarten Guidelines have recently been published. The guidelines support teachers to plan lessons that are relevant to their students in the Kindy Years. The purpose of these guidelines is to help educator’s develop programs that provide the optimum level of development for the Kindergarten students. These guidelines use […]
Have you got plans for Father’s Day yet? This year I am having a fun and simple Father’s Day Play morning. It will run from 8:30 – 9:15am so Dads can come first thing and spend the first 45minutes of our day with us! I have designed a fun pack that all you have to […]
I am really excited to be working on our outdoor play environment. For over a year this has not been a possibility as our play area was waiting for a proper fence. Well the sturdy fence is finally in and it is time to add some interest! I created a banner that is absolutely perfect […]
What is Sensory Play? Sensory Play or Messy Play is play that allows children to be fully engaged with their senses. Children use their 5 senses to discover and explore when involved with sensory play. Their sense of sight, hearing, touch, smell and taste. By providing opportunities for sensory play children have the opportunity to not only develop their senses but they also develop holistically. Children will develop their […]