When Kindy meets Schoolies As educators, we know that transitions shape children’s experiences. But what happens when the transition is from school to an early childhood education and care (ECEC) service, and the child walking ... Children's autonomy OSHC, OOSH & SAC Self-worth and belonging The Phoenix Cups® Framework australian early childhood bruce hurst child development children's agency childrens 's rights childrens wellbeing inclusive environments school age care school age pedagogy schoolies 25 Mar 2026
Finding Your Groove Life can often feel like an intricate dance, with the need to maintain balance. The Phoenix Cups framework offers us a insightful approach to understanding our needs and being able to maintain that al... Basic human needs Children's development Emotional regulation in children Music in early years Needs literacy The Phoenix Cups® Framework finding balance human needs mindfulness music and wellbeing music therapy 25 Mar 2026
Working With the Heat, Not Against It Designing with the Elements / Working in Harmony with the Heat Anationalreflection for Australian educators,with gratitude to our Territory colleagues for showing uswhat’spossible. Written by Annette ... Pedagogy educators outside play playing on country seasonal knowledge sun safety 26 Feb 2026 Blog
What Children Notice While They Wait The Weight of Waiting It’sjust after 3:00pm. The hallway outside the School Age Care (OSHC/OOSH) room is alive with the thud of school shoes and the rustleofbags.Their muffled chatter can be heard rip... Australian Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) Educational Leader Needs literacy OSHC, OOSH & SAC family daycare 27 Jan 2026 Blog
The Naughty Trip to Queensland: What One Imaginary Road Trip Taught Us The Naughty Trip to Queensland It was December in the Victorian highlands – cold, wet, windy-foggy…the long Victorian winter was determined to hang around. As I sat behind the wheel of the service bus... Connection Cup® Cup-Filling Flow in early years Mastery Cup® imagination 8 Dec 2025 Blog
Pebbles, Puddles and Possibilities: A Practical Guide to Nature Play in ECEC Pebbles, Puddles, and the possibilities of nature Play A commotion erupted along the bush kinder path. “Move back! It’s a leech!” Evie announced, arms stretched wide like a pint-sized superhero, holdi... Bush kinder Cup-Filling Nature play Pedagogy STEAM connecting first nations nature pebbles puddles 26 Nov 2025 Blog
Music and Wellbeing for Early Childhood Educators: A Phoenix Cups Approach Finding your Groove Phoenix Support For Educatorsare delighted to announce a partnership with Boogie Mites! We know that music is a powerful tool for young children’s learning and development, not onl... Emotional regulation in children The Phoenix Cups® Framework cup filling early childhood early years music and wellbeing needs based wellbeing self-regulation universal language 6 Nov 2025 Blog
Taking Play Seriously: How Joy and Fun Support Children's Learning and Wellbeing Taking the fun cup seriously A Day of Fun Cup filling (and why we need to plan for it!) Here’s the thing about children and young people: they are born scientists, comedians, and explorers wrapped int... Basic human needs Children's wellbeing Cup-Filling Emotional regulation in children Fun Cup® The Phoenix Cups® Framework early years fun joy laughter 4 Nov 2025 Blog
Children’s Rights in Action: From Reflection to Everyday Practice Childrens Rights in Action Sometimes, it’s the smallest moments that spark the biggest shifts. One morning (many years ago), it began with something simple, calling the children in for group time, exp... Children's autonomy Play-based learning Strength-based practice The Phoenix Cups® Framework UNCRC children's rights children's voice early years supporting children 13 Oct 2025 Blog
Supporting families through stillbirth and newborn baby loss My dearest fellow Educators, You are reading this because you’re needing to support families in your service who have experienced the unimaginable; the death of a baby. Perhaps through miscarriage, st... Red Nose Australia baby loss miscarriage stillbirth support families 6 Oct 2025 Blog
The Felt Sense of Exceeding What makes a service Exceeding? It’s a question I’ve been asked more times than I can count. And while there are many correct answers, the truth is… it depends. It depends on the children and families... Assessment and rating Critical reflection Exceeding NQS Flow in early years Loose parts National Quality Standard (NQS) Pedagogy 9 Sep 2025 Blog
Goodbye glossy, hello green! Thinking back on my teaching career, I remember receiving a thoughtfully designed seed pack display in biodegradable planters… accompanied by a beautifully (laminated) sign stating the word ‘sustainab... Advocacy Craft activities in early years Intentional teaching Loose parts Meaningful learning experiences Sustainability 11 Aug 2025 Blog