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Latest e-newsletter topics: ECA WebWatch Issue 63, December 2008 ABC Learning and CFK Childcare news Early Years Learning Framework suggestions for the festival season Subscribe to ECA WebWatch Our privacy statement		Featured SBP links: Language and learning About early literacy About listening and talking About reading About writing Stories and storytelling
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Latest news items: Advanced Teaching Standards for Three to Eight Year Olds Update on CFK Childcare and ABC Learning ECA's Best Picture Books of 2008		Latest additions to the book catalogue: Creative representation – book and DVD Treasures and collections: A touch of magic in the early years Everyday learning about reading and writing Most popular titles: Essentials of active learning in preschool: Getting to know the High/Scope curriculum Learnings from High/Scope Enriching everyday practice ECA Membership: Gold Individual
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Latest conferences and events: Challenging Behavior in Young Children Australian & NZ Research in Early Childhood Conference The Future for Children's Early Care and Education
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Free sample articles from the most recent issues of AJEC and Every Child: AJEC: Editorial (Volume 33 No. 3, September 2008) AJEC: Teachers following children?: Heteronormative responses within a discourse of child-centredness and the emergent curriculum AJEC: Women's reflections on choosing quality long day care in a regional community Every Child: Building a quality early childhood sector Every Child: Taking big steps in child care Every Child: Mentoring for professional growth Every Child: Child care and family break-up Every Child: Stillness moments: A recipe to help alleviate stress AJEC: Editorial (Volume 33 No. 2, June 2008) AJEC: Physical activity programs in long day care and family day care settings AJEC: Outdoor play: Does avoiding the risks reduce the benefits? AJEC: Book review: 'Young bilingual learners at home and school' AJEC: Book review: 'Young children's behaviour' Every Child: Editorial - Planning for change: New directions to assure quality Every Child: Quality care and education through neurobiological research Every Child: Work, children and sustainable futures Every Child: Seizures in young children Every Child: Risk and challenge: Essential elements in outdoor playspaces AJEC: Editorial (Volume 33 No. 1, March 2008) AJEC: Computer use by preschool children: Rethinking practice as digital natives come to preschool AJEC: Indigenous child care—leading the way Every Child: Editorial - Planning for quality early learning outcomes Every Child: Implementing the government's promises on early childhood Every Child: Blokes can do it as well Every Child: 'Girls can't be Batman!': Gender, Aboriginality and multiculturalism in early childhood education Every Child: Going carbon neutral: Aldinga Community Children's Centre
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