The Day Taylor Swift Came To Kinder It was book week. Sophie enters the room in super star style, sprouting her bedazzling sparkly dress, her sequined handbag, tiara and… plastic pink heels. “ Hi everyone! Sophie is not here today, I’m ... Book week Child-led learning Children's autonomy Experiential Learning Freedom Cup Interaction ratio Positive interactions The Phoenix Cups Framework 14 Jun 2025 Blog
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 ... Educational Leader Educator wellbeing Neuroscience Reflective practice in education The Phoenix Cups Framework Wellbeing workshops 29 Dec 2024 Blog
From Behaviour ‘Management’ to Fostering Wellbeing – A Way Forward Psychology: The science of behaviour (Carlson & Buskist, 1996) was the first textbook I owned as a bright-eyed undergraduate embarking on my mission to leave the world just a little bit better. It was... Behaviour guidance Behaviour management Children's behaviour Children's development Children's wellbeing Educator wellbeing Humanistic psychology Positive education Positive psychology Self-worth and belonging The Phoenix Cups Framework 25 Jun 2024 Blog
Filling our Cups: How relationships transformed the data at Kinglake Ranges Ever wondered what embedding the Phoenix Cups Framework into your service philosophy might achieve? Written by Mim Brown, Phoenix Support for Educators Download this Article Please subscribe below to ... Behaviour guidance Behaviour management Bush kinder Child development in nature Children's emotional wellbeing Children's wellbeing Educational Leader Nature play Positive Psychology Self-Care Social and Emotional Learning The Phoenix Cups Framework Understanding Emotions 1 Aug 2023 Blog
The day we met Jet Pack Man; A story about fun cup filling Transitions were not Jaxon’s favourite thing. In fact, he would resist every one of them. Time to go inside? Nope. Time to wash our hands? I don’t think so. Group time? Not happening. Jaxon taught his... Child engagement Flow in early years Fun Cup Imaginative play Play Positive behaviour support Reflective teaching practices The Phoenix Cups Framework 29 Oct 2021 Blog
Connection Plan The Connection Plan - A behaviour reward chart that will actually work! Sandi Phoenix - Children's behaviour specialist Children don’t ‘misbehave’ to get our attention, manipulate us, or annoy us. The... Behaviour charts Behaviour guidance Behaviour management Children's emotional wellbeing Connecting with children Connection Plan Connection Seeking Positive reinforcement alternatives Resources The Phoenix Cups Framework 2 Aug 2021 Resources
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 Freedom Cup Intrinsic motivation Nature play Outdoor Play Proprioceptive activities Risky play The Phoenix Cups Framework The delight of childhood child education sensory development 30 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 management Child engagement Children's behaviour Group time Intentional teaching Reflective teaching practices Spontaneous group activities The Phoenix Cups Framework group time 31 Aug 2020 Blog