The 10 things I have learned about reflecting using my Reflections Journal
The 10 things I have learned about reflecting using my Personal Reflections Journal Educator Reflective Practice in Action!This was my first year ...
Reflection Questions for Quality Area 7: Governance and Leadership
The following questions are to be used as a guide for reflecting on each of the standards within Quality Area 7. Use the information from these questions to recognize good practice or to change and improve what is not working well. It can also be used as part of Self-Assessment or Quality Improvement Plan.
Goal Setting Quotes to Inspire the Early Childhood Educator
Goal setting Quotes for Early Childhood Educators Positive Inspo Reflection Cards Maya Angelou Try to be a rainbow in someone else's cloud. Dr. S...
Power of Play-Based Learning in Early Childhood Education and the EYLF
Unlocking Potential: The Power of Play-Based Learning in Early Childhood Education and the EYLF In the realm of early childhood education, the conc...
Learning Areas in the Early Childhood Classroom
Learning Areas in the Early Childhood Classroom are a traditional method to plan for children's development and learning. Through the creation of l...
The Ultimate Guide to Writing Observations in ECE
I’ve seen a blog article written about writing observations in early childhood education and care settings written as a guide. I’m an early childho...
Theorist in the Spotlight: Mary Ainsworth
Mary Ainsworth and her Significant Contributions to Early Childhood Education In the realm of early childhood education, certain individuals stand...
Friedrich Fröbel: A Pioneer in Early Childhood Education
Friedrich Fröbel: A Pioneer in Early Childhood Education: An Introduction to Fröbel's theory and his significant contributions to early childhood e...
Theorist in the Spotlight: Urie Brofenbrenner and the EYLF
Linking Urie Brofenbrenner's Ecological Systems Theory with the Early Years Learning Framework. In the ever-evolving landscape of early childhoo...
The F-Word: Follow-up
The f-word that leaves a dirty taste in my mouth: follow-up. Who came up with this concept anyway? And why has it become such a perceived requirement of the planning cycle? It’s our role to support children’s learning and development, but that support doesn't necessarily need to be in the form of a planned activity or experience, follow-up or otherwise. This is what many educators do, or are told they have to do!
Theorists and Thought Leaders for Early Childhood Educators
When I sat down to write about early childhood theorists and theories, I didn't anticipate a list of over 80 names, pedagogies and influential people ... Some people I have never heard of, which of course led me to research them more. And what should I do with all this deep dive rabbit hole research? Write about it of course! So here's a list of almost 100 theorists and thought leaders in education.
EYLF V2.0 Learning Outcome 1 - Children Have A Strong Sense Of Identity
EYLF V2.0 Learning Outcome 1 - Children Have A Strong Sense Of Identity Belonging, being and becoming are integral parts of identity A healthy iden...