Designing and creating engaging early learning spaces for children of different ages can be a challenge but today I want…
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Family Day Care Educators & Environments #3
Welcome to number 3 in my series on home daycare educators and the important work that they do with children!…
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Outdoor Play with Children – The Garden Shop
I enjoy gardening with children and love to think of new ways to make it a fun and engaging process for them….
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Family Day Care Educators & Environments – Part 2
I’m passionate about home based childcare options, in Australia we call this sector Family Day Care and for the next…
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Sight Word Play Using Natural Materials
When my twins started primary school and began bringing home sight word flashcards for homework I decided rather than moan…
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Family Day Care Educators & Environments – Part 1
I’m passionate about home based childcare options, in Australia we call this sector Family Day Care and for the next…
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Inviting Imagination into Outdoor Play with Facepainting
I think it is really important to ensure your outdoor play environment provides opportunities for a child to use their…
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Wooden Stump Geoboards – Taking Math Play Outdoors!
Outdoor play provides many opportunities for children to investigate, problem solve, learn new skills and challenge themselves. I love thinking…
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How to Engage & Communicate with Families Effectively
Early childhood educators are often asked how they engage and communicate with families effectively as a regular process. It is…
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Taking Homework Outdoors – Sight Word Play
We have entered the world of sight words! My 5 year old twins have recently started their first year at…
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Outdoor Play Series – #1 Working with Small Spaces
Welcome to my new series celebrating and offering inspiration for all things outdoor play and learning! Each month I am…
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Recycled Pallet Backyard Cubby
We have been busy recycling wooden pallets in the backyard again. This time we decided to make a small cubby…
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