"The little boy" poem I am posting this powerful poem for critical thinking about teacher-led art experiences. The reason is two-fold; 1) I can't find a nice post of it on the internet; 2) I have found two versions of the ... Childhood advocacy Children's autonomy Children's behaviour The delight of childhood 31 Oct 2020
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 ... Children's autonomy Critical reflection Educational Leader Emotional resilience in children 31 Jul 2020
No Toys from home- really? This is a guest post from Educator and Parent, Jane Kenny. I had been cleaning up this morning and I picked up this case, which my son owns. Before placing it in his room I realised it had some weight... Childhood memories Children's wellbeing Reading in early years Toys at school 29 Nov 2019
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 Children's development Nature play Risk assessment Sustainability 30 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... Children's development Educational Leader Immune system development Nappy changes Neurosensory development Pedagogy Reading in early years Self-worth and belonging Sensory development 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 Schematic play 31 Dec 2018 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... Australian Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) Child engagement Child-led learning Children's wellbeing Critical reflection Group time Meaningful learning experiences National Quality Framework (NQF) National Quality Standard (NQS) Planning & programming 17 May 2018 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 1 May 2016 Blog