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Articles tagged 'Confidence'
Confidence, Friendship

Three steps to finding friendship

As adults, we often rely on our friends to help us through tough times. The lockdowns and quarantine periods of recent years have demonstrated the ...

As adults, we often rely on our friends to help us through tough times. The lockdowns and quarantine periods of recent years have demonstrated the ... read more
Activity, Confidence, "Early learning", "Fun Activities", Imagination, "Physical activity"

Taking risks essential to build confidence and self-belief

Did you know physical activity is not only essential for development, it encourages children to take risks which builds self-confidence.

Did you know physical activity is not only essential for development, it encourages children to take risks which builds self-confidence. read more
Community, Confidence, Creativity, "Early learning", Innovation

Professional learning boosted with opening of new centre

A new Goodstart Early Learning centre has opened its doors in Gladesville, Sydney.

A new Goodstart Early Learning centre has opened its doors in Gladesville, Sydney. read more
Community, Confidence, "Early learning", Indigenous, Relationships

Partnership paying off for young Indigenous women

A partnership between Goodstart Early Learning Mossman and the Cape York Girl Academy is helping young Indigenous women make choices about their fu...

A partnership between Goodstart Early Learning Mossman and the Cape York Girl Academy is helping young Indigenous women make choices about their fu... read more
Bonding, Communication, Confidence, "Early learning"

Relationships crucial at Goodstart Magill

Goodstart Magill Penfold Road’s Bianca Edom is a big advocate of key educator relationships.

Goodstart Magill Penfold Road’s Bianca Edom is a big advocate of key educator relationships. read more
Communication, Community, Confidence, "Early learning"

Parents feel the love at Middle Ridge

It’s not just children and educators who are benefitting from the Key Educator relationships at Goodstart Toowoomba Middle Ridge.

It’s not just children and educators who are benefitting from the Key Educator relationships at Goodstart Toowoomba Middle Ridge. read more
Community, Confidence, Creativity, "Early learning", Exploring, "Health & wellbeing", "Kindergarten & Preschool"

Celebrate Outdoor Classroom Day

Improving children's health, engage them in learning and lead to a great connection to nature are the aims of Outdoor Classroom Day.

Improving children's health, engage them in learning and lead to a great connection to nature are the aims of Outdoor Classroom Day. read more
Bonding, Confidence, "Early learning"

Goodstart teachers celebrated on World Teacher's Day

On World Teacher's Day 2018, we celebrate and thank Goodstart's teachers for their dedication and commitment.

On World Teacher's Day 2018, we celebrate and thank Goodstart's teachers for their dedication and commitment. read more
Community, Confidence, "Early learning", "Kindergarten & Preschool", Nursery

What to look for when choosing an early learning centre

Ask parents with children in early learning, and many will tell you that leaving their child at a centre for the first time was not easy.

Ask parents with children in early learning, and many will tell you that leaving their child at a centre for the first time was not easy. read more
Animals, Confidence, "Early learning", Literacy, Relationships

Therapy dog a first for Goodstart

In what is believed to be an Australian-first, Goodstart Traralgon Conway Court has enlisted the help of Lilly, the therapy dog.

In what is believed to be an Australian-first, Goodstart Traralgon Conway Court has enlisted the help of Lilly, the therapy dog. read more
Confidence, "Health & wellbeing", Safety

Personal safety a priority for children

Keeping children safe is Goodstart's number one priority. Here's a snapshot of some of the programs being run across our centres helping ch...

Keeping children safe is Goodstart's number one priority. Here's a snapshot of some of the programs being run across our centres helping ch... read more
Bullying, Communication, Confidence, Relationships

Kindness movement gaining momentum

Five South Australian centres are working together to encourage kindness and empathy and to stamp out bullying.

Five South Australian centres are working together to encourage kindness and empathy and to stamp out bullying. read more
Bullying, Communication, Confidence, Relationships

Kindness movement gaining momentum

Five South Australian centres are working together to encourage kindness and empathy and to stamp out bullying.

Five South Australian centres are working together to encourage kindness and empathy and to stamp out bullying. read more
Communication, Community, Confidence, Exploring, Friendship

Bridging the generation gap through connection and play

They may have been born generations apart, but these new found friends are finding lots of ways to connect and form satisfying and meaningful relat...

They may have been born generations apart, but these new found friends are finding lots of ways to connect and form satisfying and meaningful relat... read more
Community, Confidence, Exploring, "Fun Activities", "Physical activity"

All aboard for the great outdoors

Visiting the beautiful Mornington Peninsula has become a weekly occurrence for the children of Goodstart Rosebud Eastbourne Road.

Visiting the beautiful Mornington Peninsula has become a weekly occurrence for the children of Goodstart Rosebud Eastbourne Road. read more
Confidence, Routine

Using routines to help children learn

Learning what is going to happen next, through established routines is key to babies’ and toddler’s security and emotional stability.

Learning what is going to happen next, through established routines is key to babies’ and toddler’s security and emotional stability. read more
Bullying, Communication, Confidence

Self-awareness and confidence help children in tricky social situations

Acting early to support children develop confidence and be in touch with their emotions is the first step to combat bullying.

Acting early to support children develop confidence and be in touch with their emotions is the first step to combat bullying. read more
Confidence, "Kindergarten & Preschool", School-readiness

When is a second year of preschool or kindergarten beneficial?

There’s a number of signs which may indicate a second year of preschool or kindergarten would help prior to school.

There’s a number of signs which may indicate a second year of preschool or kindergarten would help prior to school. read more
Confidence, "Physical activity", Safety

Helping children identify and assess risks

How we create an environment where safety comes first but there are also opportunities for children to extend themselves and build their capabilities.

How we create an environment where safety comes first but there are also opportunities for children to extend themselves and build their capabilities. read more
Anxiety, "Behavioural Challenges", Confidence

Helping families manage separation anxiety

Creating a smooth transition, a warm welcome each day and a positive, nurturing environment is one of our biggest priorities.

Creating a smooth transition, a warm welcome each day and a positive, nurturing environment is one of our biggest priorities. read more
Confidence, "Kindergarten & Preschool"

Working together unleashes North Hobart’s potential

When the kindergarten teachers at Goodstart North Hobart need to make a decision, they don’t head to their offices, closing the doors behind them.

When the kindergarten teachers at Goodstart North Hobart need to make a decision, they don’t head to their offices, closing the doors behind them. read more
Community, Confidence, "Early learning", Literacy, Parenting

Learning about money through real life experiences

Teaching children where money comes from is the aim of the educators at Goodstart Gawler South.

Teaching children where money comes from is the aim of the educators at Goodstart Gawler South. read more
Confidence, Creativity, "Early learning", Exploring, "Health & wellbeing"

Red Hill children take play to nature

Goodstart Red Hill has launched its much-loved nature play walks - perfect timing to coincide with Nature Play Week.

Goodstart Red Hill has launched its much-loved nature play walks - perfect timing to coincide with Nature Play Week. read more
Confidence, Creativity, Diversity, "Early learning", Imagination, Parenting, Relationships

Kindergarten teacher inspiring children to be masters of curiosity

For Goodstart kindergarten teacher Asha Campbell, no day is ever same in her class of 22 children.

For Goodstart kindergarten teacher Asha Campbell, no day is ever same in her class of 22 children. read more
Confidence, "Fun Activities", "Kindergarten & Preschool", "Physical activity", Relaxation, School-readiness, Toddlers

Yoga program a hit at Pascoe Vale

Developing body awareness, language and listening skills and cooperation are the aims of a new yoga program at Goodstart Pascoe Vale – Cumberland R...

Developing body awareness, language and listening skills and cooperation are the aims of a new yoga program at Goodstart Pascoe Vale – Cumberland R... read more
Community, Confidence, Creativity, "Early learning", "Fun Activities", "Kindergarten & Preschool", Literacy, Numeracy, School-readiness

Learning is fun at Goodstart Labrador

Developing social and emotional skills, music, sport and language lessons are all part of Goodstart Labrador Gordon Street’s kindy program.

Developing social and emotional skills, music, sport and language lessons are all part of Goodstart Labrador Gordon Street’s kindy program. read more
Community, Confidence, "Early learning", Innovation, Resources

Dream to work in childcare comes true for Shaylagh

Rio Tinto’s Here for Childcare program has provided a Gladstone resident with the chance to fulfil her dreams of a career in childcare.

Rio Tinto’s Here for Childcare program has provided a Gladstone resident with the chance to fulfil her dreams of a career in childcare. read more
"Birth to five", Community, Confidence, "Guiding principles", "Kindergarten & Preschool"

Support for students a boost for future learnings

Supporting young women by helping them gain access to the workplace is the aim of Goodstart Early Learning’s Tara Davidson.

Supporting young women by helping them gain access to the workplace is the aim of Goodstart Early Learning’s Tara Davidson. read more
Confidence, "Early learning", Friendship, "Fun Activities", "Kindergarten & Preschool", School-readiness

More families choosing long-day childcare for kindy

More working parents are choosing long-day childcare, such as that provided by Goodstart Early Learning, over short-hour kindergartens for their pr...

More working parents are choosing long-day childcare, such as that provided by Goodstart Early Learning, over short-hour kindergartens for their pr... read more
"Birth to five", Confidence, "Early learning", "Health & wellbeing", "Kindergarten & Preschool", Literacy, Numeracy, School-readiness

The important role of resilience

Why is it that some children seem to rise above challenges and bounce back positively from them?

Why is it that some children seem to rise above challenges and bounce back positively from them? read more
"Birth to five", Confidence, "Early learning", Friendship, "Fun Activities", "Kindergarten & Preschool", School-readiness

Preparing for school: why literacy and numeracy isn’t enough

Learning literacy and numeracy is an essential part of any child’s development – but they’re not the only skills they’ll need.

Learning literacy and numeracy is an essential part of any child’s development – but they’re not the only skills they’ll need. read more
Community, Confidence, Creativity, "Early learning", Exploring, Friendship, "Fun Activities", "Kindergarten & Preschool", Literacy, Numeracy, Parenting, Research, Resources

New centre will tick all the boxes

A new early learning centre in Brisbane's Adelaide St will be a natural oasis within the heart of the city.

A new early learning centre in Brisbane's Adelaide St will be a natural oasis within the heart of the city. read more
"Birth to five", Community, Confidence, "Fun Activities", "Health & wellbeing", "Physical activity"

Mini Rangers taekwondo program a first for Goodstart

Young children will have the chance to learn basic martial arts skills as part of a Mini Rangers program being offered at their early learning cent...

Young children will have the chance to learn basic martial arts skills as part of a Mini Rangers program being offered at their early learning cent... read more
Confidence, "Fun Activities", "Kindergarten & Preschool", "Physical activity", School-readiness

Kindergarten children take the plunge

In a first in Maryborough, kindergarten children have started weekly swimming lessons at the local pool where they are learning valuable water skil...

In a first in Maryborough, kindergarten children have started weekly swimming lessons at the local pool where they are learning valuable water skil... read more
Community, Confidence, "Fun Activities", "Health & wellbeing", "Physical activity"

More than 40 centres buddy up with Billy's Buddies in 2017

Boosting hand-eye coordination and gross motor skills is the aim of the Billy's Buddies program, which is run in more than 40 Goodstart Early L...

Boosting hand-eye coordination and gross motor skills is the aim of the Billy's Buddies program, which is run in more than 40 Goodstart Early L... read more
Bonding, Confidence, "Fun Activities", "Health & wellbeing", "Physical activity"

Laying the foundations for healthy development

A weekly physical education program is helping the children at Goodstart Kelso – Gilmour Street have fun while developing their physical skills -an...

A weekly physical education program is helping the children at Goodstart Kelso – Gilmour Street have fun while developing their physical skills -an... read more
Confidence, "Kindergarten & Preschool"

Safety in focus at New Lambton

Preschool children are learning to manage dangerous situations with confidence using martial arts skills.

Preschool children are learning to manage dangerous situations with confidence using martial arts skills. read more
Communication, Community, Confidence, "Early learning", Literacy, Numeracy

What has your child been doing today?

A fun program at Pascoe Vale West is encouraging children to take responsibility for their achievements

A fun program at Pascoe Vale West is encouraging children to take responsibility for their achievements read more
Community, Confidence, "Food & nutrition", "Fun Activities", "Health & wellbeing", "Physical activity"

Kindergarten children love their parkrun experience

A fun new outdoor play activity at Goodstart Redcliffe – Ashmole Road is teaching young children that trying your best and being physically active ...

A fun new outdoor play activity at Goodstart Redcliffe – Ashmole Road is teaching young children that trying your best and being physically active ... read more
"Birth to five", Community, Confidence, Exploring, "Fun Activities"

Kindy visit to bakery a boost for maths skills

Goodstart Rothwell’s kindergarten class have put on their chef hats to learn about the process of bread baking as they headed off on a community ex...

Goodstart Rothwell’s kindergarten class have put on their chef hats to learn about the process of bread baking as they headed off on a community ex... read more
Aggression, Anxiety, "Behavioural Challenges", Communication, Confidence, "Health & wellbeing", Parenting, Pedagogy, Relationships

Parents from all walks of life benefit from positive parenting

Goodstart Caboolture's Tess Barry is leading the charge in spreading the word about the Triple P program.

Goodstart Caboolture's Tess Barry is leading the charge in spreading the word about the Triple P program. read more
Animals, Community, Confidence, Creativity, Exploring, "Fun Activities", "Health & wellbeing", Imagination, "Kindergarten & Preschool", "Physical activity"

Learning in the great outdoors

Educators at Golden Square are taking kindergarten learning out into the great outdoors, leaving toys and tools behind them.

Educators at Golden Square are taking kindergarten learning out into the great outdoors, leaving toys and tools behind them. read more
"Behavioural Challenges", Bonding, Confidence, Dads, Parenting, Relationships

Bond with dad key to well-adjusted kids

Researchers in the UK have found that children whose dads adjust well to parenthood are less likely to have issues later in life.

Researchers in the UK have found that children whose dads adjust well to parenthood are less likely to have issues later in life. read more
Confidence, "Early learning", "Kindergarten & Preschool", Numeracy, School-readiness

National study finds kindergarten children succeed

Children who attend kindergarten or preschool have higher literacy and numeracy scores, according to a new national study.

Children who attend kindergarten or preschool have higher literacy and numeracy scores, according to a new national study. read more
"Birth to five", Communication, Community, Confidence, "Early learning", "Expert advice", "Guiding principles", Pedagogy, "Practice Guide"

Goodstart Practice Guide highly commended

A Goodstart Early Learning blended learning approach to embed an innovative practice guide has led to industry recognition.

A Goodstart Early Learning blended learning approach to embed an innovative practice guide has led to industry recognition. read more
Communication, Community, Confidence, "Early learning", "Fun Activities"

Community partnership a winner at Hillside

Building on language and social skills is the focus of a collaboration between Goodstart Hillside and Melton City Council.

Building on language and social skills is the focus of a collaboration between Goodstart Hillside and Melton City Council. read more
Confidence, "Food & nutrition", "Fun Activities", "Health & wellbeing", "Kindergarten & Preschool", Toddlers

Australian children need to get moving

Despite living in a country of wide open spaces, Australian children are now some of the least active in the world, according to a new report.

Despite living in a country of wide open spaces, Australian children are now some of the least active in the world, according to a new report. read more
Communication, Community, Confidence, "Early learning", "Guiding principles", "Kindergarten & Preschool", Literacy, Scholarships

Educator looks forward to continuing studies

Bathurst educator Kathleen Ryan has been awarded a scholarship from the NSW government.

Bathurst educator Kathleen Ryan has been awarded a scholarship from the NSW government. read more
Community, Confidence, "Early learning", "Kindergarten & Preschool", Mums, School-readiness, Sharing

Smooth transition for children going to school

Goodstart Brinsmead is getting its kindergarten children prepared for their big move.

Goodstart Brinsmead is getting its kindergarten children prepared for their big move. read more
Anxiety, "Behavioural Challenges", Communication, Confidence, "Guiding principles", "Health & wellbeing", Stress, Toddlers

Guiding your child towards a healthy future

Teaching children to build resilience can help them cope with change later in life.

Teaching children to build resilience can help them cope with change later in life. read more
Confidence, Creativity, "Early learning", "Fun Activities", Gardening, "Kindergarten & Preschool", Sustainability

Service of the Year award for Morwell

Goodstart Morwell has been awarded Victoria's Early Childhood Service of the Year.

Goodstart Morwell has been awarded Victoria's Early Childhood Service of the Year. read more
Confidence, "Early learning", "Fun Activities", "Health & wellbeing", Imagination, "Physical activity", Stress

Exploring the great outdoors essential for children

Goodstart's early learning capability consultant Elizabeth Washington explores the benefits of outdoor play.

Goodstart's early learning capability consultant Elizabeth Washington explores the benefits of outdoor play. read more
Community, Confidence, "Early learning", Exploring, "Fun Activities", Innovation, "Physical activity", Science

Unwrapping the cotton wool through nature play

Goodstart Red Hill children are learning new skills and developing a natural curiosity for the world. 

Goodstart Red Hill children are learning new skills and developing a natural curiosity for the world.  read more
"Birth to five", Community, Confidence, Creativity, "Early learning", "Fun Activities", Toddlers

Children learning through music

Singing and dancing are helping children at Goodstart North Mackay learn important skills.

Singing and dancing are helping children at Goodstart North Mackay learn important skills. read more
Communication, Community, Confidence, "Expert advice", Exploring, "Fun Activities", Parenting, Relationships, Sharing

How to teach your child social skills while you're out running errands

A trip into the outside world with your child isn't just an exciting experience for them - it's also an opportunity to help them develop th...

A trip into the outside world with your child isn't just an exciting experience for them - it's also an opportunity to help them develop th... read more
Communication, Confidence, "Early learning", Exploring, "Kindergarten & Preschool"

Four stages of a child’s development – 3 To 5 Year Olds

The world is an exciting place for the preschool and kindergarten age group.. They can be superheroes one minute, and shopkeepers the next. This ce...

The world is an exciting place for the preschool and kindergarten age group.. They can be superheroes one minute, and shopkeepers the next. This ce... read more
Confidence, Creativity, "Early learning", Exploring, Friendship, Imagination, "Physical activity", Toddlers

Four stages of a child’s development – 2 To 3 Year Olds

A two-year-old's world is full of big ideas to discover, explore and learn. Children of this age group are eager to use their newly-discovered ...

A two-year-old's world is full of big ideas to discover, explore and learn. Children of this age group are eager to use their newly-discovered ... read more
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