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The Empowered Educator

Inspiring ideas, training and resources for early learning.

10 Surprising Benefits of Play-Based Learning in Early Childhood (+ Activity Ideas )

10 Surprising Benefits of Play-Based Learning in Early Childhood (+ Activity Ideas )

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Did you know that providing opportunities for play-based learning helps children develop essential skills just as much, if not more,…
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Beyond Slime – Safe Sensory Play Recipes For Children

Beyond Slime – Safe Sensory Play Recipes For Children

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Do you immediately think of slime when sensory play recipes are mentioned? We’ve all seen the viral videos and have…
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What Is Intentional Teaching in Early Education?

What Is Intentional Teaching in Early Education?

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Do you ever feel frustrated when children don’t seem engaged during activities you planned? Or wonder if your teaching is…
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How Educators Can Use ChatGPT AI Vision Technology To Improve Planning, Assessment & Learning Outcomes

How Educators Can Use ChatGPT AI Vision Technology To Improve Planning, Assessment & Learning Outcomes

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It’s 9am on a Tuesday – you’re knee-deep in an ocean of playdough infused carpet, paint-covered aprons, and a table…
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Transition To School Strategies – The Ultimate Teachers Guide Part 1

Transition To School Strategies – The Ultimate Teachers Guide Part 1

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The transition to school is a milestone that’s often awaited with a mix of excitement and nervousness, not just by…
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The Mindful Educator’s Guide to Sensory Play Materials

The Mindful Educator’s Guide to Sensory Play Materials

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Squishing, rolling, squeezing – is using food in sensory play wonderful or wasteful? For young children, sensory play is more…
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Uncover Children’s Schema Play With An AI Assistant

Uncover Children’s Schema Play With An AI Assistant

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Welcome back to the second part of our interesting series on the wonders of children’s play schemas. PART 1 HERE…
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An Educators Guide To Children’s Schema In Early Childhood

An Educators Guide To Children’s Schema In Early Childhood

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As an early childhood educator, have you ever noticed a child endlessly filling containers or obsessively lining up objects? These…
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How to implement EYLF v2.0 Quality Improvement Planning

How to implement EYLF v2.0 Quality Improvement Planning

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How can early childhood educators implement continuous quality improvement with the Early Years Learning Framework?The journey of evolving practice and…
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Ignite Early Learning Through STEAM Play Activities

Ignite Early Learning Through STEAM Play Activities

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Practical Ideas for Incorporating STEAM Concepts into Play What if we could turn ordinary moments into extraordinary learning adventures? With…
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How AI Can Help Uncover and Support Children’s Sensory Preferences

How AI Can Help Uncover and Support Children’s Sensory Preferences

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Supporting sensory regulation in early childhood is crucial for young children’s participation and early learning, and fortunately, recent AI innovations…
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Educator’s Christmas Activity Ideas & Setups For Children

Educator’s Christmas Activity Ideas & Setups For Children

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If you’re in need of a little inspiration or some easy ideas for child led Christmas activities then keep scrolling…
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Inspiration Feature – Rhytham Family Daycare Environment

Inspiration Feature – Rhytham Family Daycare Environment

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I love taking a peek into REAL LIFE educator environments! This year Empowered Educators have been kind enough to share…
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Engaging Ideas For NAIDOC Week, Children’s Day and Reconciliation Week In ECE Settings

Engaging Ideas For NAIDOC Week, Children’s Day and Reconciliation Week In ECE Settings

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As an early childhood educator in Australia, creating opportunities for early learning and engagement in our everyday practice, environments, activities…
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Home Daycare Areas & Activities – Lil Critta’s Family Day Care

Home Daycare Areas & Activities – Lil Critta’s Family Day Care

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Looking for realistic ideas to help setup your home daycare areas and activities? You will LOVE this series where I…
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Jodie
Hi, I'm Jode, Mum to 3 girls in Australia, and an early childhood educator, presenter and consultant.
I share ideas, inspiration & resources for play based, inquiry led learning
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