Child Development

Links & Info

Our philosophy, program and practice is based on a range of theories and the latest child development information.

We love to share with our families, so here are some links to a range of insightful information:

• Do schools kill creativity? | https://www.ted.com/talks/ken_robinson_says_schools_kill_creativity?language=en

• Last Child In The Woods | http://richardlouv.com/books/last-child/

• Zone of Proximal Development and Scaffolding | https://www.simplypsychology.org/Zone-of-Proximal-Development.html

• Early Childhood Australia - A voice for young children | http://www.earlychildhoodaustralia.org.au/

• Preschoolers 3-5 | Raising Children | http://raisingchildren.net.au/

• The story of stuff | https://www.storyofstuff.org/movies/story-of-stuff/

• In their shoes | Anne Stonehouse http://www.in-their-shoes.com.au/

• Education and Care Services National Regulations | https://legislation.nsw.gov.au/view/html/inforce/current/sl-2025-601a

• National Quality Standard and Framework | www.acecqa.gov.au

• Lev Vygotsky's Theory of Child Development | https://www.gowriensw.com.au/thought-leadership/vygotsky-theory

• Reggio Emilia Approach | https://www.reggiochildren.it/en/reggio-emilia-approach/

• 8 Ways of Aboriginal Learning | 8ways.wikispaces.com

• United Nations: Convention on the rights of the child | www.unicef.org.au

• Staying Healthy in Childcare | https://shorturl.at/N8EJH