Child Education

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A Word from our Teachers: Jess Armitt (Guardian Milton)

23rd November 2020

Considering a career in early childhood education? See what our Teacher Jess has to say about working at Guardian.

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A word from our Teachers: Emma Crescitelli (Guardian Paradise)

23rd November 2020

Exploring a career in the early childhood sector? Listen to what Emma thinks about working at Guardian.

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World Teachers’ Day: What it means to be a teacher 

21st October 2020

Help the amazing team at Guardian celebrate World Teacher's Day this October

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Mummy Bloggers Share: ‘What I wish I’d known before my child started school’

20th October 2020

We spoke to well-known bloggers Lauren Kate, Felicity Frankish and Julia Hasche to get their take on the benefits of childcare.

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Book Week 2020: Celebrating the Joy and Magic of Storytelling

13th October 2020

Children need to hear many books read aloud before they begin to read themselves. Find out why Book Week is about more than just dress ups.

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Children Need ‘Tricky’ Experiences

15th September 2020

Children require physical and mental challenges - or 'tricky' experiences - which push the boundaries of their knowledge and skills.

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Guardian Centres Join the Rainbow Trail

8th May 2020

Guardian Centres across the country are joining the rainbow trail, decorating their windows and fences with children’s artwork and positive messages.

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‘Hi. This is Coronavirus’: A Short Story to Support Children

7th May 2020

To alleviate the children’s worries and answer their many questions, the team at Guardian South Yarra have been reading Hi. This is coronavirus. everyday.

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Children at Guardian Tempe Use Interactive Book and AR App to Explore Bugs

27th April 2020

The children at Guardian Tempe have been exploring creepy crawlies through an interactive story book and accompanying augmented reality (AR) app.

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Guardian Altona North Launch Backyard Kinder Program for Families

21st April 2020

The team at Guardian Altona North have launched a Backyard Kinder program for families to enjoy while spending time at home.

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Children at Guardian Forrest Explore Loose Parts Found in Nature

16th April 2020

To bring the outside world in, the team at Guardian Forrest recently set up a nature-inspired loose parts experience for the children to explore.

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Children Review Guardian Marsfield’s Centre Philosophy

13th April 2020

In a Centre first, the team at Guardian Childcare & Education Marsfield had the children dissect and explore their philosophy.

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Guardian Tempe’s Science Experiment Explores Germs and Hand Washing

6th April 2020

Guardian Tempe shares details of the preschoolers' recent experiment exploring germs, hand washing and good hygiene practices.

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Guardian Mt Eliza are Learning Spanish Through ELLA Program

1st April 2020

This year, the kinder children at Guardian Mt Eliza are learning Spanish through the Australian Government’s ELLA Program.

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8 Digital Resources to Support Learning at Home and in the Classroom

27th March 2020

Guardian Victoria and South Australia Curriculum Mentor, Simone, has created a list of free digital resources that can be used at home or in the classroom.

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Encouraging Multi-Age Interactions Through Leadership Program

25th March 2020

Inspired by the older children’s eagerness to spend time with their younger cohorts, the team at Guardian Marsfield have launched a leadership program.

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Guardian Lemon Tree’s Favourite Songs to Wash Their Hands to

24th March 2020

The Guardian Lemon Tree team has compiled a list of catchy songs to sing along to while they’re washing their hands throughout the day.

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How to Make Hand Sanitiser at Home

23rd March 2020

If you’ve been having trouble locating hand sanitiser at your local grocery store, the following recipe can be made to accommodate the whole family.

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