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Bringing Back Box Construction

Box construction has long been a core feature of my early childhood practice. It's open-ended, creative, supports so many vital aspects of learning and development, and let's be real - the best part i...

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22 Oct 2026

Here's why you can (and should) take children outside in the cold

Let's clear something up. Cold weather doesn’t make children sick. Viruses do (Cook, 2004). Viruses actually love warmer conditions, so it's not surprising that when we’re all packed inside, breathing...

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19 Aug 2026

Part 1: Biting happens in the early years, and when it does, it's useful information

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8 July 2026

Part 2: How to interpret biting behaviour, and what to do about it

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8 July 2026

When Kindy meets Schoolies

As educators, we know that transitions shape children’s experiences. But what happens when the transition is from school to an early childhood education and care (ECEC) service, and the child walking ...

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25 Mar 2026

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