Inspiring ideas, training and resources for early learning.
Many educators tell me they find planning nature play invitations difficult because they don’t have the budget for fancy resources or large nature playgrounds (who does??). OR, they just don’t feel creative enough (or have the time needed) to find interesting ways to present natural materials and environments and I get that, I’ve had many of those thoughts too when…
Read More
If you are running out of easy activity ideas for vacation care, oshc or camp I have you covered with this collection of inspiration from around the web. The activity ideas are suitable for children 6 years up but do use common sense and your knowledge of the stages of children in your care at the moment to decide what…
Read More
When working as an educator in the early childhood profession, documenting child observations is simply a means of gathering information about a child to inform your programming and ensure you are planning appropriate activities, strategies and experiences for each individual child and also the whole group.Observing is obviously the act of looking and watching, but in our profession, we need…
Read More
Do you have sand, mud kitchen and digging play spaces or at least one of those in your outdoor play environment? Perhaps you have been thinking of adding one of these areas but need some inspiration or a few simple ideas to help you take action and actually do it!? Did you know that those outdoor play areas that draw children…
Read More
There seems to be a whole lot of uncertainty surrounding the relatively new Educational Leader Role so it’s not surprising that I frequently find my inbox overflowing with messages from ed leaders asking for help to feel more confident in this role as they try to meet often overwhelming expectations to lead, inspire, motivate, teach and mentor other educators. It is…
Read More
There is something so simple and soothing about playing with water – especially when it is hot – take a look at some of these water play activities for all ages for a little inspiration!Here in Australia, many areas are in drought and on water restrictions so it’s important that we as adults and educators help children to play with…
Read More