Inspiring ideas, training and resources for early learning.
Add a little eco friendly fun into early learning programs and environments with this collection of ideas shared with us by fellow early childhood educators from around the world. Educators are exceptional at coming up with play ideas and opportunities for simple eco friendly fun, modelling how to reuse or upcycle instead of buying new and supporting children to respect…
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In this community spotlight post you’ll find new ideas and be inspired with a behind the scenes look into real educators early learning spaces shared via our Empowered Ed Facebook community.We are featuring environments from a wide variety of early years services and educator roles so you are sure to find a new idea or two to try in your…
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Do you get stressed as an educator about your current childcare sleep and rest routines?When the cries of “I’m hungry” and the number of tired tantrums begin to increase….maybe you feel your shoulders tense as you wonder how you’re going to get through the next 2 hours with your sanity intact? Will they all sleep at the same time today? …
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If you’re not sure how to introduce activities using sensory tools to support tactile play and children who don’t like messy hands, this post will give you the ideas you need to get started.I’ve brought together a visual feast of activity ideas using tools to help inspire you. All of the activities I’ve included use very basic, budget friendly materials…
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Regularly exposing children to sensory play activities and opportunities is one of the best ways that educators and parents can support children to challenge themselves and turn stressful ‘messy hands – don’t want to touch’ experiences into moments of joy and empowerment.Many children experience tactile defensiveness and although you might not be aware of this term, you have probably already…
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It’s so important that as early childhood educators and parents, we are aware of possible sensory processing challenges and how this can impact a child’s behaviour and interactions as they play, grow and socialise.I’m certainly not an expert in sensory processing disorder (SPD) and obviously, I can’t cover everything I feel is important for you to know in one blog…
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