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The Empowered Educator

Inspiring ideas, training and resources for early learning.

Early Learning Play Ideas, Activities & Programming for Educators

Early Learning Play Ideas, Activities & Programming for Educators

by The Empowered Educator 1 Comment

If you are feeling a little unmotivated to setup or create at the moment you will find a HUGE collection…
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Make your own resources for Play. Recycle. Upcycle. Create!

Make your own resources for Play. Recycle. Upcycle. Create!

by The Empowered Educator 2 Comments

Looking for a little inspiration to make your own resources for play? If you need some more learning resources or…
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How to invite dramatic play using prop boxes.

How to invite dramatic play using prop boxes.

by The Empowered Educator 6 Comments

Setting up activities and spaces for young children to encourage and invite dramatic play with prop boxes doesn’t need to…
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Setting up a Family Day Care – Is it right for you?

Setting up a Family Day Care – Is it right for you?

by The Empowered Educator 5 Comments

So you have been working as an early childhood educator in a long day care or centre based early learning…
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Playful Tubs and Trays for Toddlers

Playful Tubs and Trays for Toddlers

by The Empowered Educator 4 Comments

It can be a challenge setting up activities for toddler play – they have short attention spans, love to scoop,…
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Natural Outdoor Play Areas – Part 2 Design & Create

Natural Outdoor Play Areas – Part 2 Design & Create

by The Empowered Educator 1 Comment

I’ve noticed a gradual return to more natural outdoor play areas for children across the past few years which is…
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Marketing Strategies for Child Care Services

Marketing Strategies for Child Care Services

by The Empowered Educator 6 Comments

Putting in place a child care marketing strategy is often thought of as a time consuming and expensive process that…
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Repurpose spools and reels for play!

Repurpose spools and reels for play!

by The Empowered Educator 6 Comments

I love finding inspiration and new ideas to repurpose wooden spools and cable reels into new equipment for play. They…
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Make a Recycled Plant Pot Scarecrow

Make a Recycled Plant Pot Scarecrow

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As both a parent and educator I love finding ways to plan and create children’s recycling projects and our plant…
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Recycled Play Series – DIY Baby & Toddler Toys

Recycled Play Series – DIY Baby & Toddler Toys

by The Empowered Educator 5 Comments

  Welcome back to my current series ‘Recycled Play’. Regular readers of this blog will know that I have a…
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Stress & Anxiety in the Early Childhood Profession.

Stress & Anxiety in the Early Childhood Profession.

by The Empowered Educator 14 Comments

Being an early childhood educator is a rewarding role but take it from me – you really need to be…
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Children’s Handmade Gifts for Father’s Day

Children’s Handmade Gifts for Father’s Day

by The Empowered Educator 1 Comment

Father’s Day is upon us again here in Australia and I thought it would be nice to share a collection…
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Outdoor Play – Painting with Rain!

Outdoor Play – Painting with Rain!

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  I’m often asked by followers on my Facebook page if I take my daycare children to play outdoors when it…
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DIY Recycled Play Series #2 –  Musical Fun!

DIY Recycled Play Series #2 – Musical Fun!

by The Empowered Educator 5 Comments

Welcome to my  weekly series ‘Recycled Play’. Regular readers of this blog will know that I have a passion for…
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My guide to the best early years and play based learning blogs!

My guide to the best early years and play based learning blogs!

by The Empowered Educator 24 Comments

When I first began my early childhood career (not to mention my role as a parent) over 20 years ago…
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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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