The Australian Early Years Framework (EYLF) and indeed most early years frameworks across the international early childhood community asks educators…
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Make your own rainbow sensory balls for play!
Today I’m sharing a play recipe that provides a water bead alternative! Why an alternative? I’ve often looked at the…
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How to become an assertive early years educator.
Being an assertive educator is not an easy task for many but it can be a learned skill and one…
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Outdoor Play – Painting with Rain!
I’m often asked by followers on my Facebook page if I take my daycare children to play outdoors when it…
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DIY Recycled Play Series #2 – Musical Fun!
Welcome to my weekly series ‘Recycled Play’. Regular readers of this blog will know that I have a passion for…
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5 Important elements to include in your natural outdoor play space
In my experience most children are happier and calmer when outdoors. I know I am. It would drive me absolutely…
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Recycled Play Series – #1 Outdoor Fun
Welcome to my new weekly series ‘Recycled Play’. Regular readers of this blog will know that I have a passion…
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Choosing a Family Daycare Scheme – what do you need to consider?
Unfortunately in Australia at the moment our Government continues to strip important funding from the Family Day Care sector which…
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My guide to the best early years and play based learning blogs!
When I first began my early childhood career (not to mention my role as a parent) over 20 years ago…
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Writing Engaging and Useful Newsletters for Parents
Newsletters are a fantastic way to share your early childhood service’s activities, events and children’s learning journeys and interests. But…
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Working from home with kids – What they don’t tell you!
Being able to stay home and combine parenting with paid work is a dream for many parents I know –…
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Online webinars and training for educators – How to make them work for you!
I have recently discovered the ease and value of early childhood focused online training and webinars but after doing a…
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