How do I 'manage' children's behaviour during group time? FAQ – How do I ‘manage’ children’s behaviour during group time? Children’s behavioural learning needs to be guided, supported and encouraged, NOT managed. Children “behave” as they do because they are... Behaviour management Child engagement Children's behaviour Group time Intentional teaching Reflective teaching practices Spontaneous group activities The Phoenix Cups Framework group time 31 Aug 2020 Blog
A holistic approach to children’s wellbeing When we consider children’s wellbeing, we are looking at their overall physical, emotional, social, and spiritual wellbeing. For children to establish an overall wellbeing, they need to have a strong ... COVID-19 Child development through play Children's emotional wellbeing Children's physical wellbeing Children's wellbeing Educator-family collaboration Emotional resilience in children Play-based learning Positive transitions in early childhood Social development strategies 29 Aug 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... Craft activities in early years Developmentally appropriate pedagogy Fine motor skills child development children's art children's craft craft craptivity 31 Aug 2019 Blog
Getting started with Bush Kinder - Part 2 What exactly is Bush Kinder? Bush Kinder is a general term used for facilitated place session with children in nature. Ideally, bush kinder will involve free time for children to explore a natural env... Bush kinder Child development in nature Children's development Nature play Outdoor Play early childhood education 31 Jul 2019 Blog
Getting started with Bush Kinder Written by Birdwings Nature, Jennifer McCormack and Narell Neville All children should have the opportunity to engage with nature. Fortunately, it is not difficult to get out and about to learn outsid... Bush kinder Child development in nature Children's development Environmental sustainability Nature play Outdoor Play early childhood education 30 Jul 2019 Blog
A butterfly, a vine and a wish “Could it be? Could it really be?” I started to get excited. The Bush Club kids looked at me with suspicion as I leapt up and squealed. Fumbling for my phone I tried to capture what I knew was a rare ... Bush kinder Child development in nature Conservation Environmental sustainability Native Vines Planting Nature play Richmond Birdwing Butterfly 1 Jul 2019 Blog
More than just nappy changes and sleep times In the realm of early childhood education, much thought and focus is given to the kindergarten age group (3-5 years), however, adversely, the younger years are often overlooked or glossed over (Sumsio... Educational Leader Holistic infant development Infant attachment Nappy changes Neurosensory development Responsive caregiving Secure caregiver relationships Self-worth and belonging Sensory exploration in infants child education infant and toddler care strategies secure attachments sleep times 30 Jun 2019 Blog
An open letter to hardworking educators Dear Educator, There are some things I need to tell you, I need you to understand..... When I scream and cry I need you. I need you to understand and connect with me. I need your unhurried hands and g... Educator advocacy Educator wellbeing Professional development Respectful caregiving child development 31 Dec 2018 Blog
3 Steps on how to let S*^# go! For a species that finds it hard to fulfil new year’s resolution's after only a month, you would think it would be easy for us to let go of things. They say regret is a useless emotion. It causes us p... Educator wellbeing Letting go of stress Managing emotions Mindfulness for teachers Positive mindset Stress management tips Stress relief techniques Teacher self-care 31 Dec 2018 Blog
It's time to teach food to our children... And I mean Teach (not preach) Food (not nutrition) to our children. Forget nutrition education for children (or even adults for that matter), we need to go back to basics and teach food education firs... Children and food Children's health Healthy eating habits Introducing vegetables to kids Meal planning Teaching kids about food 1 Jan 2017 Blog
Why we must sing to our babies Singing is an intrinsic part of raising children. When a baby cries, it feels right to hum a lullaby. We sing action songs and nursery rhymes with our toddlers and young children. I have even spoken t... Importance of lullabies Infant language acquisition Language development in infants Mother-baby interaction Parent-child bonding through music Positive effects of singing on babies Singing during pregnancy Singing for child development Singing to babies Singing to soothe babies 1 Jan 2017 Blog
What is technology really doing to our children? The amount of screen time children receive is alarming. Ernest et al. (2014) report that on average, 83% of children under the age of 6 years old in the United States today use some form of screen tim... Children and technology Children's health Children's sleep and technology Impact of technology on children Long-term effects of screen time on kids Media devices and family interactions Screen time effects on kids Technology and childhood obesity 1 May 2016 Blog