Emergent Curriculum at The Infants’ Home
At The Infants’ Home, we use an ‘emergent curriculum’ approach to support children's learning. This approach puts children's interests, ideas, and natural curiosity at the heart of the learning process.
‘Wow’ Moments in the Outdoor Classroom
Each visit to the outdoor classroom is an opportunity to engage with the natural world—through play, observation, movement, and curiosity. These experiences not only support physical development but foster a deep respect for the environment and each other.
An Outdoor Classroom Update
The Outdoor Classroom will comprise of three key areas - The 'Wild Play' Zone, The 'Open Transition' Zone, and The 'Sensory Play' Zone.
Managing Biting in Childcare – A Guide for Parents
Biting is both one of the most common and one of the most challenging issues that parents, educators and children themselves experience in childcare settings.
Water Play Ideas for Young Children
Water play, especially in warmer weather, is a fantastic way for young children to explore, learn, and have fun while staying cool.
The Circle of Security Approach at The Infants’ Home
The Circle of Security Parenting Program is an evidence-based program which draws on 50 years of research into attachment. While designed for parents, the program can also guide educators to connect with children and to read and understand what they are ‘saying’ through their behaviour and actions.
Helping your Child to Get Ready to Start School
While starting school is an exciting milestone for children and their family, it is also a big adjustment and can be a little daunting for all concerned. Fortunately, there are many simple things that parents and carers can do to help their child (and themselves) experience a positive transition.
Soccajoeys at The Infants’ Home
The recent Soccajoeys program for preschool children at The Infants’ Home provided many opportunities for children to develop a range of skills, build their confidence and, most importantly, have fun.
Helping Children Manage Big Feelings: A Guide for Parents
Experiencing big feelings (or ‘tantrums’) is a normal part of early childhood development. Parents and carers play an important role in helping their child to manage their big feelings and to learn to self-regulate their emotions as they develop.
Building Bonds: How our Dads’ Playgroup is supporting Dads and Male Carers
The Infants’ Home’s Fathers’, Male Carers and Children’s Playgroup is a program where dads, male carers and children can come together to have fun and connection with each other.
What is The Infants’ Home ‘Integrated ECEC Service’
The Infants’ Home brings together (or ‘integrates’) early intervention and early childhood education and care within our daily childcare programs for all children. This helps ensure that every child receives the level of support they need to learn, develop and thrive in the critical early years.
Small World, Big Play: The Benefits of Small World Play
Small world play offers many benefits for children’s learning and development. It helps children to process and learn about the world around them as they explore real and imaginary situations within miniature play settings.
Taking it Outside: The Benefits of Nature Play for Children
Nature play, in which children explore, play and learn in natural environments, offers many benefits for children’s learning, development, health and wellbeing.
You’re Welcome – Equity and Inclusion at The Infants’ Home
Equity and inclusion for all members of The Infants’ Home’s community is central to our mission and our everyday work. Our community includes our children, families and staff as well as others in the wider community with whom we work.
Playgroups are for Fun, Friends and Support
Attending a playgroup is a wonderful way for children and their parents and carers to come together regularly in an informal setting where they can play, learn and connect with others.