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How to Explore Maths in the Early Years

Mathematics… A subject that every student either loves, or loves to hate. So how do you foster a love of, or appreciation of maths in young children? First, I want to tell you a little story. A story ...

Early Years Early Years Mathematics Jean Piaget Mathematical Concepts Mathematics Maths Play Play-based Learning

14 Mar 2024

The Day I "F'd Play Up"

There was a small group of children in the home corner. They had been busy there for quite some time, so I decided to sit with them and join in their play... ya know "Scaffold", "extend the play", "Ma...

Child play patterns Child-led learning Childhood Creativity Creative play Learning through play Play Play advocacy Play and learning Play-based Learning Play-based learning Play-based learning benefits child's play children's play

9 Feb 2024

Behaviourism- Rats, Pigeons and Children

Behaviourism, a school of thought in psychology that emerged in the early 20th century, advocates the objective analysis of observable behaviours rather than subjective experiences. One of the princip...

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7 Sep 2023

Unpacking heuristic play and treasure baskets for the most engaging lesson plans

Download this Article Please subscribe below to download a printable copy of this article: Full Name * Email * Mobile * Campaign Blog Articles Blog Articles Referring Article * Unpacking heuristic pla...

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15 Aug 2023

Filling our Cups: How relationships transformed the data at Kinglake Ranges

Ever wondered what embedding the Phoenix Cups Framework into your service philosophy might achieve? Written by Mim Brown, Phoenix Support for Educators Download this Article Please subscribe below to ...

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1 Aug 2023

Music, Mental Health & Wellbeing

In the UK there’s a football chant: “Sing when you’re winning, you only sing when you’re winning”. But we think they have it round the wrong way. At Boogie Mites we would chant “ Win when your singing...

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17 Jul 2023

Children aren't born in litters, so why teach as if they are?

Before I answer the question posed in the title of this blog,let’s remind ourselves of the purposes of group story and song sessions in early childhood settings. Purposes of group story and song sessi...

Child attention span Child learning styles Early literacy program Group story time Language development Play-based Learning Self-regulation skills Small group activities Voluntary group sessions

16 Jul 2023

The New and Improved EYLF 2.0 + MTOP 2.0

Introducing the new and improved Early Years Learning Framework and the My Time Our Place 2022! Or EYLF 2.0 and MTOP 2.0 for short. A guest blog from Gaby Flavin - Sticks and Stones Education This is ...

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30 Jun 2023

Reflections and Confessions of a Collage Addict

Got some magazines? Got some scissors? Got some glue? Congrats, you’re joining my new cult. It’s called the Collage Cult… Collaging in a reflective journal can offer numerous benefits and positive out...

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30 Jun 2023

Breaking Free from Unhelpful Narratives

DOWNLOAD PDF ARTICLE HERE: Despite ongoing discussions about mental health challenges faced by early childhood educators, research indicates that many individuals within the education sector still exp...

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14 Jun 2023

Surviving the staffing crisis

Written by Mim Brown, Phoenix Support for Educators Agency, love, self-care and a challenge to qualification mandates. We talk to six sector leaders about staff recruitment and retention and their res...

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8 May 2023

Why work with an education coach?

Why work with an education coach or mentor? An experienced education coach or mentor, brings a unique outside perspective to your team, building trust and rapport to support professional growth. Focus...

Career growth Classroom management strategies Customized learning plans Early childhood educators Educator support Emotional Wellbeing in Education Reflective practice Teacher mentoring education coach education mentor educator support professional development teacher support workshop facilitator

13 Apr 2023

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