Inspiring ideas, training and resources for early learning.
If you are feeling a little unmotivated to setup or create at the moment you will find a HUGE collection of playful ideas, inspiration and programming support for educators and parents when you scroll through 2018’s most visited posts and pages here on The Empowered Ed blog – I’ve already categorised them into my Empowered Ed 8 Essential Learning Areas…
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Do you begin hyperventilating and wishing there was a corner to hide in when you realise it’s already time to do those Christmas activities and gifts with the children again? Hopefully it’s not just me, but as both an educator and Mum I sometimes feel like my festive cheer is a little on the low side. It can be a…
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Have you ever tried using a story bag , basket or prop box to help you share a story with young children? If you sometimes get frustrated trying to keep a child’s attention while reading stories why not try making this time a little more playful and interactive for those short attention spans and put together a few story bags…
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Early childhood documentation can often become complicated and confusing but by organising planning folders and files it doesn’t need to be! Have you ever sat down to do your documentation paperwork with only 30 minutes to spare and then realised you have spent that entire time just trying to find the bits and pieces that you need to link everything…
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Finding ways to incorporate sustainability into outdoor play environments for children can seem a difficult or overwhelming process when doing it yourself, even if you are just modifying – there are often unforeseen obstacles, questions and problems that come up and these can very easily turn into excuses or reasons why you should give up and just leave the space…
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Looking for a little inspiration to make your own resources for play? If you need some more learning resources or equipment but just don’t have the budget for expensive educational materials why not try getting creative with natural and recyclable materials or upcycle and turn an object into something with a new purpose! When it comes to making your own…
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