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You're Not "Just an Educator"

We are Human Services In Early Childhood Education and School-Age Care, we’ve long understood our roles as educators, carers, and leaders. But what if we widened the frame? What if we stopped seeing o...

16 Feb 2026

Why Praise Fails

"Good Job!" — Why Praise Doesn't Work and What to Do Instead I am 20. It is 2008,myipodmini is paused on ‘low’ by Flo Rider,my hairinfluence wasSnookiand I am sitting in a lecture theatre learning abo...

Connection Seeking Educator appreciation childrens wellbeing teacher

12 Feb 2026

What Children Notice While They Wait

Thoughtfully written by: Annette Johnson Creatively and collaboratively edited by: Tara Hill The Weight of Waiting It’sjust after 3:00pm. The hallway outside the School Age Care (OSHC/OOSH) room is al...

Australian Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) Educational Leader Needs literacy OSHC, OOSH & SAC family daycare

27 Jan 2026

Music and Wellbeing for Early Childhood Educators: A Phoenix Cups Approach

Finding your Groove Phoenix Support For Educatorsare delighted to announce a partnership with Boogie Mites! We know that music is a powerful tool for young children’s learning and development, not onl...

Emotional regulation in children The Phoenix Cups® Framework cup filling early childhood early years music and wellbeing needs based wellbeing self-regulation universal language

6 Nov 2025

Taking Play Seriously: How Joy and Fun Support Children's Learning and Wellbeing

Taking the fun cup seriously A Day of Fun Cup filling (and why we need to plan for it!) Here’s the thing about children and young people: they are born scientists, comedians, and explorers wrapped int...

Basic human needs Children's wellbeing Cup-Filling Emotional regulation in children Fun Cup® The Phoenix Cups® Framework early years fun joy laughter

4 Nov 2025

Children’s Rights in Action: From Reflection to Everyday Practice

Childrens Rights in Action Sometimes, it’s the smallest moments that spark the biggest shifts. One morning (many years ago), it began with something simple, calling the children in for group time, exp...

Children's autonomy Play-based learning Strength-based practice The Phoenix Cups® Framework UNCRC children's rights children's voice early years supporting children

13 Oct 2025

Reframing Intentionality in Early Childhood Education:

Let’s talk about play. Not just any play, but purposeful, powerful play that’s full of curiosity, intention, and child-led exploration. The updated EYLF v2.0 (Australian Government Department of Educa...

Australian Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) Culturally safe programs Intentional teaching Neuroscience Play-based learning executive functions

7 Oct 2025

Walking feet, Safety Lines and two-by-twos

Let’s pause and reflect on the common phrase “walking feet inside”. It’s a well-worn expression in many early childhood settings, but when we take a closer look, we might notice something worth rethin...

Connection Cup® Cup-Filling Freedom Cup® Fun Cup® Mastery Cup® Safety Cup® life skills self-regulation stay in the line

29 Sept 2025

The Creativity & Joy Conference

Toni Christie is truly an Early Childhood Education Icon- setting up the Childspace institute in 1993 and building an organisation rich with purpose and passion. She has been at the forefront of advoc...

Conferences Professional development

28 Aug 2025

Strong Foundations: neuroscience and emotional development in the early years

Picture this: a vibrant early childhood learning environment, walls and tables adorned with colourful posters, flashcards, and even stones, all decorated with faces attempting to demonstrate intense e...

Childhood advocacy Freedom Cup® Group time Music in early years National Quality Framework (NQF) National Quality Standard (NQS) Needs literacy Neuroscience Pedagogy Positive psychology The Phoenix Cups® Framework

23 Apr 2025

Fostering children's wellbeing

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Childhood advocacy Children's wellbeing Connection Cup® Freedom Cup® Fun Cup® Mastery Cup® Music in early years Physicality Risky play Safety Cup® Self-worth and belonging Skill to Fill™ The Phoenix Cups® Framework

16 Apr 2025

Dear OSHC Educator

Dear OSHC Educator, To the one standing on the bridge between home and school, where childhood thrives - I want to take a moment to write to you. Yours is a role both humble and significant, one that ...

Advocacy Educator advocacy Educator appreciation OSHC, OOSH & SAC

17 Mar 2025

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