Crafting a culture of wellbeing as an Educational Leader As 2025 roars into full swing, one voice from the sector is echoing loud and clear…BURN OUT! Lets not dilly dally around this point – rather face it head on and begin to employ our collective thought ... Educational Leader Educator wellbeing Neuroscience Reflective practice in education The Phoenix Cups Framework Wellbeing workshops 30 Dec 2024 Blog
The Neurological Impact of Trauma: Strategies for Supporting Children in Early Education Trauma can have profound and lasting effects on children’s neurological, emotional, and social development. For educators, understanding these impacts is vital for creating environments where children... Child safety Children's wellbeing Emotional regulation in children Emotional resilience in children Social and Emotional Learning Trauma informed practice Trauma-Informed Care 27 Nov 2024 Blog
Re-thinking “School Readiness” and how to actually support children to be ready for school What makes a child ready for school? There is no singular answer to that question. Some individuals believe it may be self-help skills such as toileting, opening their own food or tying their shoes. F... Developmentally appropriate pedagogy Emotional regulation in children School readiness School readiness School transition programs Transition to school pedagogy school transition 31 Oct 2024 Blog
Child lashing out for no reason? Spoiler alert: There is ALWAYS a reason. Hands up who has heard the following phrases (or felt them yourselves – we won’t tell) about children’s behaviour: He does it for no reason. She is just trying to get at us. The behaviour is completel... Behaviour guidance Behaviour management Children's behaviour Emotional regulation in children Managing emotions Social and Emotional Learning Understanding children's behaviour child outbursts 30 Sep 2024 Blog
The Power of Physical Activity in Supporting Healing through Trauma Trauma can deeply impact children, affecting how they think, feel, and interact with others. Research suggests that about 5% of children will experience trauma before they turn 18. Symptoms can range ... Children's physical wellbeing Children's wellbeing Emotional regulation in children Mind-body connection Movement Neuroscience Physical Activity and Trauma Trauma Healing Trauma informed practice Trauma-Informed Care Wellbeing and exercise 22 Sep 2024 Blog
Heartfelt Learning Early childhood educators and teachers play a pivotal role in celebrating and integrating the rich, ancient culture of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples into early childhood curriculums. W... Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Culture Aboriginal perspectives Australian Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) Baul, Dulgo, Dunngunn Cultural inclusion 8 Aug 2024 Blog
Making Reading Magic! Nurturing readers in our young people is all about reading aloud, modelling good reading habits and having a ready supply of beautiful books on hand - in the home and in educational settings. The book... Book week Children's books Children's literacy Lifelong reading Literacy development Reading In Early Years Reading With Children Reading habits Reading in early years 27 Jul 2024
What Goes Into an Educational Leadership Toolkit? Download this Article Please subscribe to our mailing list below to download a printable copy of this article: Full Name * Email * Mobile * Campaign Blog Articles Referring Article * What Goes Into an... Coaching & mentoring Critical reflection Educational Leader Educator resources Neuroscience Podcast Professional development Recommended Resources Reflective practice Strength-based practice Webinar 19 Jul 2024 Blog
From Behaviour ‘Management’ to Fostering Wellbeing – A Way Forward Psychology: The science of behaviour (Carlson & Buskist, 1996) was the first textbook I owned as a bright-eyed undergraduate embarking on my mission to leave the world just a little bit better. It was... Behaviour guidance Behaviour management Children's behaviour Children's development Children's wellbeing Educator wellbeing Humanistic psychology Positive education Positive psychology Self-worth and belonging The Phoenix Cups Framework 25 Jun 2024 Blog
How to Explore Maths in the Early Years Mathematics… A subject that every student either loves, or loves to hate. So how do you foster a love of, or appreciation of maths in young children? First, I want to tell you a little story. A story ... Mathematics in the early years Play Play-based learning 14 Mar 2024 Blog
The Day I "F'd Play Up" There was a small group of children in the home corner. They had been busy there for quite some time, so I decided to sit with them and join in their play... ya know "Scaffold", "extend the play", "Ma... Child-led learning Childhood memories Imaginative play Play Play advocacy Play-based learning 9 Feb 2024 Blog
Behaviourism- Rats, Pigeons and Children Behaviourism, a school of thought in psychology that emerged in the early 20th century, advocates the objective analysis of observable behaviours rather than subjective experiences. One of the princip... Behaviour guidance Behaviour management Behaviourism Children's behaviour Positive Psychology punishment rewards 7 Sep 2023 Blog