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Strong Foundations: neuroscience and emotional development in the early years

Picture this: a vibrant early childhood learning environment, walls and tables adorned with colourful posters, flashcards, and even stones, all decorated with faces attempting to demonstrate intense e...

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23 Apr 2025

Are We Supervising Children? Or Are We Looking at Them?

Disclaimer: This is Part 2 of this series! If you'd like to read part one, click here . Supervision in early years education extends far beyond simple head counts or rigid supervision plans. It is a d...

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26 Jan 2025

Crafting a culture of wellbeing as an Educational Leader

As 2025 roars into full swing, one voice from the sector is echoing loud and clear…BURN OUT! Lets not dilly dally around this point – rather face it head on and begin to employ our collective thought ...

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30 Dec 2024 Blog

Heartfelt Learning

Early childhood educators and teachers play a pivotal role in celebrating and integrating the rich, ancient culture of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples into early childhood curriculums. W...

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8 Aug 2024 Blog

The New and Improved EYLF 2.0 + MTOP 2.0

Introducing the new and improved Early Years Learning Framework and the My Time Our Place 2022! Or EYLF 2.0 and MTOP 2.0 for short. A guest blog from Gaby Flavin - Sticks and Stones Education This is ...

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30 Jun 2023 Blog

Critical Reflection: Reflective Questions based on Quality Areas 1-7

The Importance of Critical Reflection In the early childhood education and care sector, critically reflecting on our practices is of utmost importance. It allows us to continuously improve and provide...

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29 Jun 2023 Resources

Behaviour Guidance from my point of view

The Short Story My approach to guiding children’s behaviour comes from understanding behaviour as communication to meet human needs. I believe that once educators have a deeper understanding of this, ...

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29 Oct 2021

Recommended Resources

Reflections of an Educator Our sister company. Diaries, journals, and more. I need these in my life Early Years TV Interview style PD by Kathy Brodie from the UK. You'll find loads of videos here from...

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10 Jun 2021 Resources