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The Loose Parts Challenge

Looking to boost curiosity and creativity in your classroom? Or maybe its collaborative problem solving, sustainability or resilience you’re prioritising for the children? Whatever your focus, it may ...

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6 Dec 2022 Blog

Being professional in Early Childhood Education

Being a member of a few Early Childhood Educator Facebook groups, I often see there is a lot of disagreement among these groups (and throughout the sector) about what being a professional in Early Chi...

Child development understanding Early Years Learning Framework Early childhood professionalism Educator ethics Ethical leadership in education National Quality Framework Play-based learning benefits Professional development for educators Professional identity in education Reflective practice in teaching

30 Oct 2021 Blog

Educators - Know your Stuff

Four things that Educators who know how to exceed do that Educators working towards the National Quality Standard don’t. I have noticed something interesting… the difference in the practice of service...

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31 Jul 2021 Blog

Recommended Resources

Reflections of an Educator Our sister company. Diaries, journals, and more. I need these in my life Early Years TV Interview style PD by Kathy Brodie from the UK. You'll find loads of videos here from...

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10 Jun 2021 Resources

The Relationship Impact

Critically reflecting is about constantly challenging your status quo. It’s always asking yourself “Where do I stand and how does that interact with everyone and everything in my world?” It can be as ...

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31 Jul 2020 Blog

Creative Craft Activity or Craptivity

Creative craft activity or craptivity? It's all in the delivery. You decide. ‘Craptivity’ memes and subsequent support of this term, has recently besieged educator forums. An audience was divided last...

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31 Aug 2019 Blog

I need an extension - on extending children's interests

“You don’t look like you’re enjoying your job, what are you stressed about?” “I have so much paperwork”, sighs the educator with a furrowed brow as she looks up between piles of folders, and trimmed p...

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17 May 2018 Blog

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