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Connection Over Control

It starts quietly. Jonas dashes across the room, his sneakers squeaking on the tiles. Ethan notices and joins in, his laughter echoing louder than the educator’s voice calling them back to the carpet....

Behaviour guidance Cup-Filling Emotional regulation in children co-regulation needs-based approach self-regulation supporting children

28 Apr 2026

The Naughty Trip to Queensland: What One Imaginary Road Trip Taught Us

The Naughty Trip to Queensland It was December in the Victorian highlands – cold, wet, windy-foggy…the long Victorian winter was determined to hang around. As I sat behind the wheel of the service bus...

Connection Cup® Cup-Filling Flow in early years Mastery Cup® imagination

8 Dec 2025

Pebbles, Puddles and Possibilities: A Practical Guide to Nature Play in ECEC

Pebbles, Puddles, and the possibilities of nature Play A commotion erupted along the bush kinder path. “Move back! It’s a leech!” Evie announced, arms stretched wide like a pint-sized superhero, holdi...

Bush kinder Cup-Filling Nature play Pedagogy STEAM connecting first nations nature pebbles puddles

27 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

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