Re-thinking “School Readiness” and how to actually support children to be ready for school What makes a child ready for school? There is no singular answer to that question. Some individuals believe it may be self-help skills such as toileting, opening their own food or tying their shoes. F... Developmentally appropriate pedagogy Emotional regulation in children Group time Mathematics in the early years Pedagogy Reading in early years School readiness Transition to school pedagogy school transition 31 Oct 2024
Making Reading Magic! Nurturing readers in our young people is all about reading aloud, modelling good reading habits and having a ready supply of beautiful books on hand - in the home and in educational settings. The book... Book week Children's books Literacy development Reading in early years 27 Jul 2024 Resources
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 17 Jul 2023 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 child education secure attachments 30 Jun 2019 Blog