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The Felt Sense of Exceeding

What makes a service Exceeding? It’s a question I’ve been asked more times than I can count. And while there are many correct answers, the truth is… it depends. It depends on the children and families...

Assessment and rating Critical reflection Exceeding NQS Flow in early years Loose parts National Quality Standard (NQS) Pedagogy

9 Sep 2025

Barefoot isn’t just for Babies

In early childhood, barefoot play is often celebrated. But in School Age Care (SAC), shoes are frequently the default - kept on from the classroom to the OSHC space. What if we paused and asked: what ...

Barefoot Children's autonomy Children's development Children's wellbeing Nature play OSHC, OOSH & SAC Sensory experiences

9 Sep 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

Goodbye glossy, hello green!

Thinking back on my teaching career, I remember receiving a thoughtfully designed seed pack display in biodegradable planters… accompanied by a beautifully (laminated) sign stating the word ‘sustainab...

Advocacy Craft activities in early years Intentional teaching Loose parts Meaningful learning experiences Sustainability

11 Aug 2025

Say What You See, Ask A Question.

Author: Sandi Phoenix...

Say what you see

28 Jul 2025

OOSH Educators Day 2025

To the OSHC, OOSH & SAC educators who hold space in the margins... before school, after school and in-between. This is your day. But truly, every day you deserve recognition. You do more than supervis...

Advocacy Educator appreciation OSHC, OOSH & SAC

22 Jul 2025

Teaching, Not Training

“Cui bono? Who benefits? is always a useful question to ask about a deeply entrenched and widely accepted practice. In this case, it is not merely the individual rewarder who comes out ahead; it is th...

Attention seeking Behaviour charts Behaviour guidance Behaviour management Behaviourism Children's autonomy Children's behaviour Connection Cup® Connection Seeking Freedom Cup® Fun Cup® Intrinsic motivation Mastery Cup® Needs literacy Safety Cup® The Phoenix Cups® Framework Will to Fill™

14 Jul 2025

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 ...

Book week Child-led learning Children's autonomy Connection Cup® Experiential learning Freedom Cup® Fun Cup® Interaction ratio Mastery Cup® Positive interactions Risk assessment Safety Cup® The Phoenix Cups® Framework

14 Jun 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...

Angry children Basic human needs Behaviour guidance Behaviour management Children's development Children's wellbeing Emotional regulation in children Emotional resilience in children Managing emotions Needs literacy Neuroscience Processing emotions Tantrums The Phoenix Cups® Framework

8 Jun 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...

Childhood advocacy Coaching & mentoring Educational Leader Mastery Cup® Risky play Say what you see School readiness The Phoenix Cups® Framework

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...

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

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