All posts by Storypark

How Storypark works with different CCMS platforms

At Storypark, we pride ourselves on being led by our purpose. Helping our customers make the biggest difference they can for children, families and educators is why we get out of bed in the morning. With a lot of change currently happening in the world, we continue to be committed to and driven by our values. These are all centred...

/ May 28, 2020

New and Improved iOS Educator App

We have been working hard behind the scenes at Storypark HQ, on a not so little project that is about to make things a whole lot easier for you. It is now time for the big reveal… DRUM ROLL PLEASE… Introducing the revamped and improved iOS Educator App! Yes, you heard right, our app has just had a huge makeover,...

/ April 20, 2020

How to provide a virtual ‘group time’ to young children

How to provide a virtual ‘group time’ to young children Keeping connected and engaged with your families and their children is so very important during this time of disconnect, isolation and uncertainty. One of the ways of doing this is by providing regular contact via a virtual group time. This can strengthen your relationship with the families and can also...

/ April 16, 2020

Nurturing the community at YMCA Canberra

YMCA Canberra has a very clear mission statement. They work from a base of Christian values to provide opportunities for all people to grow in body, mind and spirit. Coupled with their vision to have a community which is connected, inclusive and resilient, it is easy to see that the children who spend time in one of their 25 services,...

/ January 24, 2020

Only About Children

Only About Children (OAC) is a fitting name for the network of early learning services which uses a holistic approach that gives children the platform they need to thrive.  Operating more than 73 early years learning, and kindergarten/preschool campuses throughout Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane, OAC goes beyond education to encompass the health and total wellbeing of every child who attends...

/ December 19, 2019

Does digital documentation replace face-to-face conversations between parents and educators?

Does digital documentation replace face-to-face conversations between parents and educators?  The answer may surprise you! New research completed out of the University of Toronto on the use of a digital documentation technology (called Storypark) has dispelled the common misconception that the use of this technology will result in less face-to-face interactions between educators and parents.   Dr. M.E. Picher, the author...

/ August 16, 2019

Competitions and Giveaways

By participating in any competition or giveaway advertised by Storypark on our LinkedIn or Facebook profiles, you confirm that you accept and agree to these competition terms. The Promoter of the Competition is Storypark Limited. The Competition is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with Facebook or LinkedIn. You completely release Facebook/LinkedIn from any and all...

/ February 21, 2019

Discussions with Dr Edward Melhuish

We are extremely fortunate at Storypark to have the support and guidance of some of the worlds leading experts on child development and early childhood education. One of our advisors is Dr Edward Melhuish. Professor of Human Development at the University of Oxford, Dr Melhuish has been involved in studies that have contributed to the formulation of social policy in the...

/ February 13, 2019

End of year transitions

It’s beginning to look a lot like… well, that time of the year when you seem to have even less time in the day than you do the rest of the year.  Things always seem to be that much more hectic as the “silly” season looms closer. As we head towards the end of the year, there is a mountain...

/ November 20, 2018

Storypark as a teaching and learning tool

Storypark as a teaching and learning tool in a curriculum and pedagogy unit in the Department of Educational Studies, Macquarie University. Dr Rebecca Andrews and Ms Paula Haalebos. The staff and second year early childhood students in the Department of Educational Studies, Macquarie University were provided access, free of charge, to Storypark. We found Storypark, as an example of an electronic documentation...

/ October 11, 2018