Children aren't born in litters, so why teach as if they are? Before I answer the question posed in the title of this blog,let’s remind ourselves of the purposes of group story and song sessions in early childhood settings. Purposes of group story and song sessi... Child attention span Children's literacy Language development Play-based learning Singing to babies Small group activities Voluntary group sessions 16 Jul 2023 Blog
Critical Reflection: Reflective Questions based on Quality Areas 1-7 The Importance of Critical Reflection In the early childhood education and care sector, critically reflecting on our practices is of utmost importance. It allows us to continuously improve and provide... Critical reflection Cultural inclusion Educational Leader Educator ethics Important dates for early childhood NQS National Quality Framework Planning & programming Quality Area Resources Significant days for educators Social events for teachers 29 Jun 2023 Resources
Referencing The Phoenix Cups® framework Over the years, Phoenix Support for Educators has received numerous requests from enthusiastic students seeking to incorporate the Phoenix Cups® framework into their academic assignments at universiti... Basic human needs Educator resources Humanistic psychology Positive Psychology Self-Determination TheorySelf-Determination Theory The Phoenix Cups Framework early childhood educators 19 Jun 2023 Resources
Breaking Free from Unhelpful Narratives DOWNLOAD PDF ARTICLE HERE: Despite ongoing discussions about mental health challenges faced by early childhood educators, research indicates that many individuals within the education sector still exp... Educator resources Educator wellbeing Mindfulness practices Personal growth methods Positive self-talk Self-awareness techniques Stress management for educators Unhelpful thinking styles early childhood education educator support 14 Jun 2023 Blog
Why work with an education coach? Why work with an education coach or mentor? An experienced education coach or mentor, brings a unique outside perspective to your team, building trust and rapport to support professional growth. Focus... Coaching & mentoring Educator wellbeing Professional development Reflective practice Teacher mentoring education coach education mentor educator support teacher support workshop facilitator 13 Apr 2023 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... Australian Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) Educator advocacy Educator ethics National Quality Framework Play-based learning Professional development Reflective practice in teaching Understanding children's behaviour 30 Oct 2021 Blog
The day we met Jet Pack Man; A story about fun cup filling Transitions were not Jaxon’s favourite thing. In fact, he would resist every one of them. Time to go inside? Nope. Time to wash our hands? I don’t think so. Group time? Not happening. Jaxon taught his... Child engagement Flow in early years Fun Cup Imaginative play Play Positive behaviour support Reflective teaching practices The Phoenix Cups Framework 29 Oct 2021 Blog
Schematic Play Written by Louise Porter, PhD, Child psychologist Compiled by Phoenix Support for Educators Pty Ltd © 2021 TYPES OF PLAY There are many types of play: 1 ※ Schematic play: in which children have a stro... Child development through play Children's development Play Play-based learning Rotation schema Schematic play Sensory Play Trajectory schema childcare educator infants parenting plaget schema schema in young children teacher toddlers 29 Oct 2021 Blog
Behaviour Guidance from my point of view The Short Story My approach to guiding children’s behaviour comes from understanding behaviour as communication to meet human needs. I believe that once educators have a deeper understanding of this, ... Behaviour guidance Behaviour management Children's development Developmental red flags Educator ethics Inclusion support in education Play-based learning Positive behaviour support Relationship-based education Sensory processing differences Strength-based practice 29 Oct 2021 Blog
Connection Plan The Connection Plan - A behaviour reward chart that will actually work! Sandi Phoenix - Children's behaviour specialist Children don’t ‘misbehave’ to get our attention, manipulate us, or annoy us. The... Behaviour charts Behaviour guidance Behaviour management Children's emotional wellbeing Connecting with children Connection Plan Connection Seeking Positive reinforcement alternatives Resources The Phoenix Cups Framework 2 Aug 2021 Resources
Need a behaviour chart? The power of positive interactions in supporting children's behavioural learning By Sandi Phoenix B.Psych.Sc Sticker charts, rewards, and positive reinforcement systems are commonly used to ‘shape’ ch... Behaviour charts Behaviour guidance Behaviour management Interaction ratio Positive interactions Positive reinforcement systems 1 Aug 2021 Blog
It's time to ditch 'behaviour management plans' An excerpt from ‘The Phoenix Cups Framework: An Educator’s Toolkit for Behaviour Dear Educators, Can we talk about ‘behaviour management plans’? Or preferably, can we stop talking about them? Actually... Behaviour charts Behaviour guidance Behaviour management Children's behaviour Interaction ratio Positive interactions Positive reinforcement systems child education early childhood education 31 Jul 2021 Blog