Inspiring ideas, training and resources for early learning.
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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Outdoor sensory paths for children are not only fun to explore (and make!), they also provide opportunities for children to build sensory connections in the brain, challenge their balance and spatial awareness skills and experience many different tactile sensations in the one area. Engaging the senses doesn’t always mean you need to go straight to messy play (even though you know…
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Do you enjoy seeing how other educators incorporate dramatic play ideas for children into their environment and program? I do and it’s one of my favourite visual learning tools because educators work across a diverse range of early years environments accessing different resources and unique groups of children around the world so everyone has a distinctly individual perspectiveand approach .Each…
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I’ve always found it inspirational to take a peek at other educator invitations and provocations for early learning. Sometimes we just need a little help to think outside the box and use the materials and spaces we already have available in different ways to engage and connect with young children. Some elements will work for the resources, environments and children you currently…
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If you are looking for some simple and playful Easter activities for children then this post has just the inspiration you need. No complicated crafts here…whether you are 2 or 12! As an educator I don’t tend to program or plan themed activities for celebrations like Easter and Christmas as often the good intentions end up not only stressing educators as…
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