Educator Voice: Advocating Indigenous Culture My name is Violet Hildebrandt nee McGinness, and I am a proud Kungarakan, Gurindji and Ngen’giwumirri Woman, but I was born and raised in Mparntwe (Alice Springs) on Arrernte Country. As an Indigenous... Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Culture Aboriginal perspectives Cultural inclusion Educator advocacy Educator resources Indigenous education Indigenous storytelling Respectful teaching practices Teaching Indigenous history early childhood education 9 Aug 2022 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
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