Inspiring ideas, training and resources for early learning.
We’ve been busy getting ready for that ‘back to school’ time of the year. It’s rather a step back in time for me because my ‘baby’ is now 19 so it’s been a while since I have travelled this path. But now our 5 year old twins are ready to take that big step into school life….and I’m racing to…
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Welcome to Part 3 in my programming made simple series for educators and early childhood teachers! You can catch up by reading Part 1 HERE and Part 2 HERE. Programming and planning in the early years profession is stressing a lot of educators out at the moment and that is unfortunate because it really doesn’t have to be so difficult – and I aim…
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Every year in the early childhood field you can be sure that you will come across the process versus product creativity and learning debate. It’s not a new concept and it’s certainly not a bad thing to engage in a little healthy debate among colleagues. Except it has now become a fight among many rather than a healthy debate. Educators are…
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Welcome back to my current series ‘Recycled Play’. Regular readers of this blog will know that I have a passion for play but I also have a passion for ensuring parents and educators understand that play doesn’t have to be expensive. You don’t need all the latest equipment and well marketed toys! This series is all about inspiring you…
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Being an early childhood educator is a rewarding role but take it from me – you really need to be passionate about working with children because you don’t do it for the money or working conditions! The pay we hand over to our early childhood professionals is pretty appalling – it was when I started in this profession nearly 30 years…
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Regular readers will know how much I love to incorporate natural elements and hands on sensory experiences into our play and this activity does both! It’s very simple to set up but offers many opportunities for investigation and use of the senses..and for those who are yet to embrace messy sensory play I promise this activity won’t cause you to…
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