We are all aware of the current Coronavirus and with this in mind it is more important than ever that we follow correct hygiene procedures.  Clean hands has always and will always be one of our best forms of defence against all germs.  PDF Education Supplies is committed to the healthy and safety of all, hence why we have added this vinyl sticker to our range it will act as a reminder to all that you require them to sanitise their hands prior to entry.  Germs from unwashed hands can be transferred to other objects, like handrails, table tops, or toys, and then transferred to another person's hands.  

Who's That in the Mirror? Autism and the Developing Sense of Self EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: A small, exploratory British study of preschoolers with either autism or Down syndrome and typically developing toddlers looked at how each group of children acted toward their reflections in a mirror. They looked for trends, both group trends (i.e., how do autistic children differ from their non-autistic developmental peers, represented in different ways by the Down syndrome group and the younger typically developing group, whose chronological age matched the developmental ages found for both developmentally-disabled groups), and within-group trends relating mirror behavior to performance on a test of mirror self-recognition (i.e., do they know that the person in the mirror is their own reflection). They found that although the autistic children did not differ from the younger, typically developing children in the amount of time spent looking at their own faces, but that they did spend...

Mirrors are a great way to help babies explore. They may even reach out to touch the “baby” in the mirror. Eventually, they will learn they are seeing their own face and start to recognize their reflection. While looking in the mirror with your baby, you can use this chance to help develop their vocabulary!

  Who Needs Sun Protection? Every child and adult needs sun protection. Melanin is skin pigment found naturally in humans that may protect the skin from harmful UV rays. While the amount of melanin varies based on how light or dark a person's natural skin colour is, we all need to protect ourselves from excessive tanning or sunburns that cause skin damage. So here are some useful tips to use for yourself and children in your care: 1. Avoid the Strongest Rays of the Day Try to stay in the shade when the sun is at its strongest (usually from 10am to 4pm in the Southern hemisphere). If kids are in the sun during this time, apply and reapply SPF30 or higher sunscreen — even if they're just playing in the backyard. Most sun damage happens from exposure during day-to-day activities, not just from sun-based activities like visiting the beach....

Face Painters mirror light weight shatterproof acrylic with safety round corners.  This is a great addition to you kit as it is completely safe to use around children.

Caring for the environment is an important aspect of everyday life. Everyone has to do their part to try to make this world a cleaner, healthier and more sustainable place. Recycling is an important aspect to achieve this. The younger the students are when they are introduced to the concept of recycling, the more likely it is that they will continue to do so when they grow up. By introducing recycling bins to your childcare /school environment, students will have to think about their waste management multiple times a day. It will make them realise that they can make good and bad environmental choices and decisions. Students identify items to recycle and which ones they can not be recycle.   Recycling bins can be part of a lesson plan by letting the students put their waste in the correct bin. Use the compost created by the students to help the...

Great laminated poster to display in the staff room Element 4 Educators, co-ordinators and staff members work collaboratively and affirm, challenge, support and learn from each other to further develop their skills and to improve practice and relationships. Resource from www.pdfeducationsupplies.com.au

Home is definitely the first school for children and without doubt the most important it is very closely followed by the bond and trust that children build with their educators a child’s “secondary attachment figure” It is important that parents and educators work together for the best outcome for a child. PDF Education Supplies have made this laminated poster to display to let parents who make not think it is not appropriate for them to “tread on educators toes” know that you really do want them to be involved Laminated poster from www.pdfeducationsupplies.com.au #bonds #childcare 

A sensory garden stimulating the senses. This stimulation occurs courtesy of plants and the use of materials that engage one’s senses of sight, smell, touch, taste, and sound. These types of gardens are popular with and beneficial to both children and adults, especially those who have sensory processing issues, including autism and other disabilities. When planning a sensory garden, it is important to feature elements that appeal to all five senses. For visual stimulation, or sight, colour is an important consideration.  Touch Chose plants that are durable enough to withstand frequent brushing or handling. Look for textures in soft flowers, fuzzy leaves, springy moss, rough bark, succulent leaves, prickly seed pods. Enjoy the textures of sage, rosemary, thyme, tarragon, both types of parsley, mint. Accessories can include rocks and sculptures in a variety of shapes, sizes and textures. Use sculpted handrails for safety and added textures. Smell Rosemary, sage, tarragon,...

Centre car park – ensure family members are aware of pedestrian safety rules such as holding their child’s hand and alighting children from the safety door. Encourage families to always supervise their children in the car park to prevent accidents and injuries which could occur as a result of reversing vehicles There a a wide range of car park safety weatherproof signs available at www.pdfeducationsupplies.com.au #safety #crossing