Inspiring ideas, training and resources for early learning.
If the children are getting bored at home, you can’t get out to stock up on craft supplies and you are losing the fight to hold onto that last shred of sanity… go back to simple and try some of these play and learning ideas for home!Most of the materials you will probably already have in your cupboard and this…
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Why would early childhood educators want to use Tuff Trays to invite playful learning opportunities within their program?Personally, I like to use tuff trays and also smaller trays because it means I can prep everything before children arrive, throw them all into the tub or tray and leave somewhere I can grab quickly and head outside (or setup ahead of…
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You don’t need a big budget or endless imagination and creativity to set up an engaging and playful indoor learning space – just some out of the box thinking, a little inspiration, regular reflection and most importantly, ongoing conversations with the children so you can hear their thoughts, suggestions and opinions and in the process encourage ownership and pride in…
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Incorporating music and movement activities for young children is a valuable part of any early childhood program…and there are many ways you can do this, no big budgets required! Music and finger plays are an engaging and interactive way to tell stories and also reach across all of the Australian Early Years learning Framework (EYLF) outcomes. There is a way to…
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How can we, as early childhood educators, help children of all ages regularly self-reflect and therefore contribute to their ongoing learning? How can we gain insight into what is important to them on a regular basis?You might be surprised at just how simple AND rewarding this process can be for children in your care.One of the best things about working as…
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Many educators tell me they find planning nature play invitations difficult because they don’t have the budget for fancy resources or large nature playgrounds (who does??). OR, they just don’t feel creative enough (or have the time needed) to find interesting ways to present natural materials and environments and I get that, I’ve had many of those thoughts too when…
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