Day without child care May 12 2025

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New study shows handwriting boosts early reading skills more than typing
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Whether we like it or not - teaching is political. Good to see some NZ politicians actually advocating for quality ECE and against the current Government changes
Come learn, grow, and contribute with us. We are an early childhood education discussion forum for ECE teachers to share ideas, advice, questions, and experiences with other ECE related professionals, parents and carers.The number of times I've had this conversation over the years!

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A very sad day for educational research
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Many other New Zealand ECE teachers here- what did you think of todays announcement?

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Cost cutting risks children’s learning and wellbeing
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Come learn, grow, and contribute with us. We are an early childhood education discussion forum for ECE teachers to share ideas, advice, questions, and experiences with other ECE related professionals, parents and carers.Emotional intelligence helps children become better readers
Come learn, grow, and contribute with us. We are an early childhood education discussion forum for ECE teachers to share ideas, advice, questions, and experiences with other ECE related professionals, parents and carers.Has anyone else noticed the quality of Farmers Box produce going down dramatically recently?
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A place for major news from around the world, excluding US-internal news.Australia: Tens of thousands of children attend childcare centres that fail national standards
Come learn, grow, and contribute with us. We are an early childhood education discussion forum for ECE teachers to share ideas, advice, questions, and experiences with other ECE related professionals, parents and carers.Job openings for early childhood professionals
Come learn, grow, and contribute with us. We are an early childhood education discussion forum for ECE teachers to share ideas, advice, questions, and experiences with other ECE related professionals, parents and carers.How can you tell if your child’s child care is good quality?
Come learn, grow, and contribute with us. We are an early childhood education discussion forum for ECE teachers to share ideas, advice, questions, and experiences with other ECE related professionals, parents and carers.A parent at my friend’s centre gave these as a thank you for teaching their child how to use the toilet!

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Study explores the stereotypes that shape public perceptions of men working in childcare and how these beliefs influence support for increasing gender diversity in the field
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