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The Day Taylor Swift Came To Kinder

It was book week. Sophie enters the room in super star style, sprouting her bedazzling sparkly dress, her sequined handbag, tiara and… plastic pink heels. “ Hi everyone! Sophie is not here today, I’m ...

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14 June 2025

It is OK to be Angry – Why Anger doesn’t belong in the ‘Red Zone’

Anger is often misunderstood, particularly anger in children. Many adults perceive anger as a negative emotion that must be suppressed or avoided. However, modern research in psychology and neuroscien...

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8 June 2025

A Journey of Growth and Transformation at Nido Early School Trafalgar

As education coaches and mentors, we get to witness some incredible transformations in early years services across Australia. But every now and then, a service embeds itself in our hearts. We don’t ju...

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28 May 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...

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23 Apr 2025

Fostering children's wellbeing

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16 Apr 2025

Flow Pedagogy

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8 Apr 2025

An open letter for Autism Acceptance Week

Dear educators, teachers, parents and families of Autistic children and young people, This week is world Autism Acceptance Week . But y’know, I like to think of this week as more than just ‘acceptance...

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2 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 ...

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17 Mar 2025

Connection Seeking: Reframing Attention Seeking

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25 Feb 2025

Creating a Culture of Wellbeing

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24 Feb 2025

Are We Supervising Children? Or Are We Looking at Them?

Disclaimer: This is Part 2 of this series! If you'd like to read part one, click here . Supervision in early years education extends far beyond simple head counts or rigid supervision plans. It is a d...

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26 Jan 2025

Throwing Away the Supervision Plan – Finding Effective Supervision Strategies That Work

Ensuring the safety and well-being of children is at the heart of every early learning service. Active supervision stands as a fundamental strategy in this effort, going beyond simply being present an...

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19 Jan 2025

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