Teaching, Not Training “Cui bono? Who benefits? is always a useful question to ask about a deeply entrenched and widely accepted practice. In this case, it is not merely the individual rewarder who comes out ahead; it is th... Attention seeking Behaviour charts Behaviour guidance Behaviour management Behaviourism Children's autonomy Children's behaviour Connection Cup® Connection Seeking Freedom Cup® Fun Cup® Intrinsic motivation Mastery Cup® Needs literacy Safety Cup® The Phoenix Cups® Framework Will to Fill™ 14 Jul 2025 Blog
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 Connection Cup® Experiential learning Freedom Cup® Fun Cup® Interaction ratio Mastery Cup® Positive interactions Risk assessment Safety Cup® The Phoenix Cups® Framework 14 Jun 2025 Blog
Connection Seeking: Reframing Attention Seeking Download this Article Please subscribe below to download a printable copy of this article: Full Name * Email * Mobile * Campaign Blog Articles Referring Article * Connection Seeking: Reframing Attenti... Attention seeking Basic human needs Behaviour guidance Behaviour management Behaviourism Children's wellbeing Connection Cup® Connection Plan Connection Seeking Interaction ratio Intrinsic motivation Say what you see Self-worth and belonging The Phoenix Cups® Framework 25 Feb 2025 Blog
Creating a Culture of Wellbeing Download this Article Please subscribe below to download a printable copy of this article: Full Name * Email * Mobile * Campaign Blog Articles Referring Article * Creating a Culture of Wellbeing Su... Connection Cup® Educator ethics Educator wellbeing Freedom Cup® Fun Cup® Mastery Cup® Philosophy Safety Cup® Self-worth and belonging The Phoenix Cups® Framework 24 Feb 2025 Blog
Throwing Away the Supervision Plan – Finding Effective Supervision Strategies That Work Ensuring the safety and well-being of children is at the heart of every early learning service. Active supervision stands as a fundamental strategy in this effort, going beyond simply being present an... Active Supervision Active supervision Child protection Child safety Child supervision guidelines Compliance Flow in early years Planning & programming Risk assessment The Phoenix Cups® Framework 19 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 Processing emotions Skill to Fill™ Social and emotional learning The Phoenix Cups® Framework Will to Fill™ 30 Sep 2024 Blog
Celebrating Random Acts of Kindness Day: Filling the Connection Cup Random Acts of Kindness Day is a beautiful opportunity to spread joy and warmth in your community. It's not just about being kind; it's about filling the Connection Cup – both yours and others'. This ... Acts of kindness in early childhood education Connection Cup® Random acts of kindness Self-worth and belonging Skill to Fill™ The Phoenix Cups® Framework 16 Feb 2024
Music, Mental Health & Wellbeing In the UK there’s a football chant: “Sing when you’re winning, you only sing when you’re winning”. But we think they have it round the wrong way. At Boogie Mites we would chant “ Win when your singing... Music in early years Neuroscience Physicality Singing in early years The Phoenix Cups® Framework 17 Jul 2023 Blog
Referencing The Phoenix Cups® framework Over the years, Phoenix Support for Educators has received numerous requests from enthusiastic students seeking to incorporate the Phoenix Cups® framework into their academic assignments at universiti... Basic human needs Educator resources Pedagogy Positive psychology Self-Determination Theory The Phoenix Cups® Framework 19 Jun 2023
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... Attention seeking Behaviour charts Behaviour guidance Behaviour management Children's wellbeing Connection Cup® Connection Plan Connection Seeking Resources The Phoenix Cups® Framework 2 Aug 2021