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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, holding her friends at bay as they leaned in for a closer lo...

Bush kinder Cup-Filling Nature play Pedagogy STEAM connecting first nations nature pebbles puddles

27 Nov 2025 Blog

Leading With Connection

In School Age Care, we often speak about the importance of building secure, respectful and reciprocal relationships with children and young people. These relationships are the foundation of My Time, O...

Child safety Connection Cup® OSHC, OOSH & SAC The Phoenix Cups® Framework connection leadership physhological safety trust

26 Nov 2025

The great ‘6,7’ panic:

If you’ve heard a classroom or playground suddenly erupt with an exaggerated, drawn-out “Siiixxx, Seevvvennn!”, you’ve probably wondered what on earth is going on. You might have even asked a child wh...

Fun Cup® early years education six seven

11 Nov 2025

One role, many layers

A blog for School Aged Care leaders In the fast-paced world of School Aged Care, leaders are often said to "wear two hats": one for operational management, and one for educational leadership. But what...

Behaviour guidance Children's autonomy Children's wellbeing Critical reflection Educational Leader OSHC, OOSH & SAC cup filling cup filling plan leadership leading pedagogical school age care

5 Nov 2025

Children’s 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, expecting the usual ‘buzz’ of ...

Children's autonomy Play-based learning Strength-based practice The Phoenix Cups® Framework UNCRC children's rights children's voice early years supporting children

14 Oct 2025 Blog

Barefoot isn’t just for Babies

In early childhood, barefoot play is often celebrated. But in School Age Care (SAC), shoes are frequently the default - kept on from the classroom to the OSHC space. What if we paused and asked: what ...

Barefoot Children's autonomy Children's development Children's wellbeing Nature play OSHC, OOSH & SAC Sensory experiences

9 Sep 2025

The Creativity & Joy Conference

Toni Christie is truly an Early Childhood Education Icon- setting up the Childspace institute in 1993 and building an organisation rich with purpose and passion. She has been at the forefront of advoc...

Conferences Professional development

29 Aug 2025

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

12 Aug 2025

OOSH Educators Day 2025

To the OSHC, OOSH & SAC educators who hold space in the margins... before school, after school and in-between. This is your day. But truly, every day you deserve recognition. You do more than supervis...

Advocacy Educator appreciation OSHC, OOSH & SAC

23 Jul 2025

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

NAIDOC Week 2025

2025 NAIDOC Week Theme: The next generation: Strength, Vision & Legacy Held in the first week of July each year, from Sunday to SundayisNational NAIDOC Week.This year marks 50 years of celebrating NAI...

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Culture Aboriginal perspectives Cultural inclusion Culturally safe programs Educator resources NAIDOC Week Pedagogy Recommended resources

8 Jul 2025 Resources

A Journey of Growth and Transformation at Nido Early School Trafalgar

As education coaches and mentors, we get to witness some incredible transformations in early years services across Australia. But every now and then, a service embeds itself in our hearts. We don’t ju...

Childhood advocacy Coaching & mentoring Educational Leader Mastery Cup® Risky play Say what you see School readiness The Phoenix Cups® Framework

28 May 2025

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