Reclaiming Play: The Role of Movement and Outdoor Adventures in Early Years Education Let’s face it: childhood today looks a bit different than it used to. When was the last time you saw a child climb a tree like it was Mount Everest or turn a pile of sticks into a pirate ship? If you ... Children and technology Children's development Children's wellbeing Emotional regulation in children Fine motor skills Flow in early years Group time Loose parts play Nature play Play-based learning Risky play Sensory development Sensory play Sensory processing Wellbeing and exercise 12 Jan 2025 Blog
Child lashing out for no reason? Spoiler alert: There is ALWAYS a reason. Hands up who has heard the following phrases (or felt them yourselves – we won’t tell) about children’s behaviour: He does it for no reason. She is just trying to get at us. The behaviour is completel... Behaviour guidance Behaviour management Children's behaviour Connection Cup® Emotional regulation in children Freedom Cup® Fun Cup® Group time Managing emotions Mastery Cup® Pedagogy Skill to fill™ Social and emotional learning The Phoenix Cups® Framework Will to fill™ child outbursts 30 Sep 2024 Blog
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 Flow in early years Group time Language development Literacy development Mathematics in the early years Music in early years Pedagogy Play-based learning Professional development Reading in early years School readiness Singing in early years Voluntary group sessions 16 Jul 2023 Blog
The Advocate for Childhood Let’s discuss ‘that child’ found in many education and care settings. However, let’s not label him ‘that child’, and respectfully use his real name, Jacob. Jacob is spirited, energetic and a non-confo... Child-led learning Childhood advocacy Flow in early years Freedom Cup® Group time Intrinsic motivation Nature play Play advocacy Professional development Risky play School readiness Sensory development The Phoenix Cups® Framework The delight of childhood child education 30 Jun 2021 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 Critical reflection Educational Leader Flow in early years Group time Mathematics in the early years Neuroscience Play-based learning School readiness Teacher ego Values-based education 24 Jun 2021 Blog
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 guidance Behaviour management Child engagement Children's behaviour Critical reflection Flow in early years Group time Intentional teaching National Quality Framework (NQF) National Quality Standard (NQS) Pedagogy The Phoenix Cups® Framework group time 31 Aug 2020 Blog