Building a Shared Language of Coping: Dynamics of Communication between Parents and Preschool Children

This paper extends the current literature on social emotional development in the early years by providing an understanding of how young children comprehend and talk about everyday challenging situations and the way they cope with these. The paper also provides examples of how visual images in the form of Early Years Coping Cards may be used by the

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Getting a Job with your ECE Qualification

Getting a job. How can my ECE qualification help me to get a job? With an early childhood teaching qualification you may find yourself attractive

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Diwali or Deepavali in ECE Settings – 8 Nov 2026

Celebrating Diwali or Deepavali, the Indian Festival of Lights is a fun way to bring Indian music and culture into your early childhood service and strengthen links with the Indian diaspora (or scattering of people to other countries).

It is very important to be strong in one’s own cultural heritage and to participate in a shared, common c

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Who is the Director of Regulation (ECE)

New Zealand’s new Director of Regulation (ECE) position remains without a permanent appointee, even though legislation requires the role to be in place from 23 February 2026.

The Education and Training (Early Childhood Education Reform) Amendment Bill, passed on 26 November 2025, created the Director of Regulation as an independent statutory position.

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ADHD: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Children with ADHD in ECE.

ADHD is a biological disorder which is most often seen in school age children but can also be present in toddlers, pre-schoolers and adolescents and adults.

ADHD is usually broken down into three sub-categories: ADHD predominantly inattentive, ADHD predominantly hyperactive and ADHD combined type.

Children with

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Ministry of Education does not know how many ECE centres are on public land

The Ministry of Education does not hold records of the early childhood centres on public land.

This means that there is no way of tracking which ECE centres could be at risk of eviction or closure if the school or council they are renting the land from decides not to renew their lease.

The problem was exposed recently when Longbeach Playcentre, near Ashburton, was informed by its landlord Longbeach School that from the end of the year it would not be able to continue operating in the building it has been based in for 20 years.

After news of the situation broke, the Office of Early Childhood Education asked the Ministry for the names of ECE services located on public land, including hospitals, tertiary institutes and public reserves, as well as schools.

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Sick Leave: Key Rights and Rules for Teachers and Staff

Learn your paid sick leave rights – and what every person who works in early childhood settings needs to know to protect themselves, their income, and the children they care for.

People working in early childhood education get sick more often than those in many other professions. Close contact with young children, shared resources, and constant exposure to new bugs means illness spreads quickly. That’s why understanding your sick leave entitlements isn’t optional – it’s essential for your wellbeing and your job security.

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Why Staying Home When You’re Sick Matters

When you’re unwell, it can be tempting to “push through” and go to work. But in ECE, that can cause more harm than good.

Three-year-old Children’s Visual Art Experiences

Three-year-old Children’s Visual Art Experiences.

Julie Plows. University of Auckland, NZ.

Full reference: Plows, J (2015). Three-year-old children’s visual art experiences. NZ Research in Early Childhood Education Journal, 18, 37 – 51.

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