Early Childhood Resources

These are just some of the great resources that we recommend:

Cognitive resources

Thinking skills - milestones from birth to 5 at The Whole Child

Language resources

Helping babies to talk Leaflet about how to encourage speech and language in babies

Conversations with babies pdf for parents from Childcare & Children's Health supported by Aust. Govt.

Reading with young children pdf for parents from Childcare & Children's Health supported by Aust. Govt.

Literacy as part of everyday life pdf for parents from Childcare & Children's Health supported by Aust. Govt.

Early Words Pregnancy tip sheet

Early Words Birth tip sheet

Early Words 2 month tip sheet

Early Words 6 month tip sheet

Early Words 12 month tip sheet

Early Words 18 month tip sheet

Early Words 3 years tip sheet

Early Words 4 years tip sheet All also available in Arabic, Chinese, Dari, Hindi, Korean, Tamil, Turkish, Urdu, Vietnamese

Early Words Training presentations and notes will be available in PowerPoint format. Phone 02 9831 1099

Kidsongs - lyrics to many childrens song and rhymes

Physical Development

Outdoor Play pdf for parents from Childcare & Children's Health supported by Aust. Govt.

Physical activity Australian Govt Department of Health & Ageing

Gross motor skills - general information on preschoolers skills. Extract from Putting Children First, the magazine of the National Childcare Accreditation Council (NCAC) 2009

Active Alphabet for toddlers - a simple book about being active from Queensland Govt. Dept Local Govt. Sport And Recreation

Active Alphabet a guide for parents from Queensland Govt. Dept Local Govt. Sport And Recreation 2008

Moving with a Purpose Developing Programs for Preschoolers of All Abilities By Renee McCall, Diane Craft

Earthplay ideas to create the natural playscape filled with nature and art.

Making the most of outdoor time with preschool children

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Social and emotional resources including behaviour

Social Emotional development articles at ZERO TO THREE: National Center for Infants, Toddlers and Families

Developing children’s social and emotional skills PDF

How to Develop Social Skills in Children

Guiding children's behaviour in positive ways. Australian govt factsheet 2006. National Childcare Accreditation Council Inc.

Helping Children Learn to Manage Their Own Behaviour Self-management is used to teach children (typically 4 years of age and older) to pay attention to their own behaviour

Discipline (0-12 years) Children need discipline, limits & guidance

discipline: guidelines for a more positive approach to parenting

teaching your toddler about good behaviour

help! my child bites - advice that could be used for any aggressive behaviour in young children such as hitting or pushing

Developing Self-Esteem in Young Children Article at The Whole Child

Teaching Your Child To Identify and Express Emotions (CSEFL) pdf Article for parents

Center on the Social and Emotional Foundations for Learning (CSEFL) Parent resources

Toddlers are great fun, Tantums are not

Nurturing your child’s self-esteem for 3 - 5 year olds at Raising Children Network

Singing and Rhyme Resources

kidsongs has animal songs and rhymes, multicultural songs, number songs, nursery rhymes, transport songs

Bookstart Rhymetimes pdf Song sheet 07 in colour with illustrations

Bookstart Rhymetimes pdf Song sheet 06 in colour with illustrations: Duke of York, Jelly on a plate, 3 little monkeys

Bookstart Rhymetimes pdf Song sheet 05 in colour with illustrations

Bookstart Rhymetimes pdf Song sheet 04 in colour with illustrations

Music Experiences for young children pdf for parents from Childcare & Children's Health supported by Aust. Govt.