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 ... Child-led learning Children's development Heuristic play Loose parts play Play Schematic play Sensory exploration Sustainability in education early childhood early childhood education educator resources loose parts 6 Dec 2022 Blog
Taking the ego out of teaching DOWNLOAD PDF PRINTABLE HERE >>> As we continue to evolve in our understandings of early childhood research and theory, in particular in the area of neuroscience, we are moving in directions that are i... Child-led learning Children's autonomy Educational Leader Neuroscience Play-based learning Reflective teaching practices Teacher ego Values-based education 24 Jun 2021 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 Meaningful learning experiences Planning & programming Reflective practice in education Responsive teaching strategies child education childcare early childhood education 17 May 2018 Blog
Anything is possible This article was first published in 2015, and still relevant today. Education and care is changing. Quality education and care is no longer rigid, inflexible and bound by Kilometres of red tape. It is... Child-led learning Educator resources Innovative teaching practices Quality education and care Respecting children's needs 29 Sep 2015 Blog
Get Muddy! No Sanitiser required A few years ago, this photo would have made me squeamish. Mud. Yuck. Now, I’m an educator advocating for this kind of messy play. In fact, when I sat together with this little man, smooshing mud and s... Australian Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) Behaviour guidance Child-led learning Immune system development in children Messy play Nature play Outdoor Play Reggio approach in education Sensory development activities 31 Dec 2013 Blog