Inspiring ideas, training and resources for early learning.
Have you ever considered using an educator welcome pack orientation to start off on a positive footing with new educators? I have worked across many community, family and early learning management roles in the past 30 years and one thing I can say for sure is that no matter the role everyone has different philosophies, work ethics and expectations. Interpretation is…
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Organising educator paperwork and finding a workable rhythm can save a whole lot of time for early years educators when it comes to showing evidence of a documentation chain and the steps taken to support and extend a child’s learning journey. This is the first post in my new ‘Educator Organisation Series’. I’ll be sharing some simple strategies, tips and tools…
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You have to try making these easy clay nature ornaments with the children – they were so much fun! We usually make our own microwave salt dough ornaments each year for the Christmas tree but this year I decided to try something different. I also wanted to incorporate a few of nature’s treasures as we have a strong interest in…
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I’ve noticed a gradual return to more natural outdoor play spaces for children across the past few years which is wonderful but I know it can seem overwhelming when it comes to designing or revamping the outdoor environment when you can’t afford a landscape designer or huge labour costs. For those that can afford to work with a landscaping…
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You don’t need to source numerous materials and follow complicated directions to make my 5 Easy Slime Recipes! I believe strongly as both a parent and early childhood educator that children should be offered access regularly to sensory play opportunities from a young age and fun with slime is an excellent example! Sensory play obviously doesn’t always need to include…
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I love finding inspiration and new ideas to repurpose wooden spools and cable reels into new equipment for play. They are a material that with a little creativity and thought can be turned into something that invites play, imagination, social interaction and more for just a few dollars! Spools and reels come in many different sizes and can be…
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