Early childhood education

Young children  the journal of the National Association for the education of young children, is published bi-monthly.

Tomorrow's child is a resource full of articles, ideas, programs and examples of practical suggestions for parents and teachers from  Montessori Foundation, (USA), which can help them observe and support the natural development of children and make it relevant  in

Montessori International is published quarterly by Montessori St Nicholas, London, and offers practical advice as well as reports on latest research, classroom tips to teachers and suggestions to parents.  Magazine archive to subscribers gives online access to back issues.  Also has useful links, and articles such as "A begi

First years: Nga Tau Tuatahi is the New Zealand Journal of Infant and Toddler Education. Published twice yearly by the University of Auckland's Faculty of Education it is aimed at those interested in current practices and research being undertaken in early childhood education in New Zealand.

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The Challenge: journal of the Reggio Emilia-Australia Information Exchange, is published quarterly, to promote understanding of early childhood, to recognise the individual nature of children, and to help them find their place in today's world.Their  website promotes study tours and conferences, exhibitions, and resources, and has links to international sites.

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Published by Early Childood Australia Inc., Every child  focuses on useful and informative articles on events and developments that impact on children from birth to eight years, including health, education and social trends.

Website has many links to useful information for professionals, students and parents.

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Australian journal of early childhood is published quarterly by  Early Childhood Australia Inc. to impart new information and to encourage exchange of ideas for those who work in the industry.  An index with articles and abstracts in available online.  There are also a number of free online services for the early childhood field, including a free e-newsletter -  ECA Webwatch; and RSS newsfeeds to updates on website, as well as links to other sites relating to important aspects of child care.

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For over 30 years, Exchange, published in USA by Child Care Exchange,  has "promoted the exchange of ideas among leaders in early childhood programs worldwide through its magazine, books, training products, training seminars, and international conferences."  Each issue includes "Beginnings workshop" on different topic.  Website has great links to free articles, educational material, books, as well as "Articles on Demand", which enables subscribers access to a wealth of information - ask a Library Services Staff member how to access this service.

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Published by Family Day Care Australia, Jigsaw is published quarterly and includes great features and shorter regular articles about professional development, innovations, child development/behaviour and insurance issues as well as family day care program matters at the national level.  Website has links to  sites that include information that may be useful, interest

Rattler is published quarterly by Community Child Care Co-operative Ltd. (NSW), and has highlighted issues and access to childcare and early childhood education since being launched in 1987.