Welcome to Bedrock, the IEU’s magazine for teachers in early childhood education and care.
In this edition, discover the importance of music in children’s learning and development, including health and wellbeing, social skills and improved educational outcomes.
We also consider the federal government’s progress towards a system of quality, affordable early education for all children. The IEU continues to push for further reforms to address staffing shortages by boosting pay and conditions.
Meet IEU member Michelle Lashbrook, the second early childhood teacher in NSW to achieve Highly Accomplished and Lead Teacher accreditation.
This edition is packed with other great reads including the importance of shared reading with infants and toddlers, how some picture books can reinforce gendered stereotypes, and a unique project to preserve an endangered First Nations language.
We hope you enjoy this edition of Bedrock and find it valuable for your professional
practice.
Please share this edition with your colleagues and invite them to join the IEU. We are always stronger together.
Carol Matthews, Secretary
IEUA NSW/ACT Branch
You can read the full edition or browse the PDF below.
Bedrock is the early childhood magazine of the IEUA NSW/ACT Branch.
Visit the Bedrock archive to read past editions.