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The Empowered Educator

Inspiring ideas, training and resources for early learning.

10 Easy ideas for sensory sand play

10 Easy ideas for sensory sand play

by The Empowered Educator 4 Comments

If your children are growing bored of playing in the backyard sandpit you need this list of 10 easy sand play…
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A Week of Play Based Learning – Ideas, Activities and Inspiration

A Week of Play Based Learning – Ideas, Activities and Inspiration

by The Empowered Educator 10 Comments

Welcome to a new year of my weekly play based learning posts. It is my aim to inspire, support and…
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Landscaping Natural Playspaces for Children – Our Progress so far…

Landscaping Natural Playspaces for Children – Our Progress so far…

by The Empowered Educator 16 Comments

I spent 2014  sharing a lot about our outdoor play and the natural playspaces  we have worked on for my family day…
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Recycling Fun with Rubbish and Pallets!

Recycling Fun with Rubbish and Pallets!

by The Empowered Educator 8 Comments

You know we love to make play resources from recycled pallets and this one has been on my list for…
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Easy Felt  Hospital Fun…and a Disney Doc McStuffins Giveaway!

Easy Felt Hospital Fun…and a Disney Doc McStuffins Giveaway!

by The Empowered Educator 19 Comments

Brought to you by Nuffnang and Disney Junior Can you believe it’s October already? I’ve noticed that everyone now keeps…
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Plunger Painting – Fun for all ages!

Plunger Painting – Fun for all ages!

by The Empowered Educator 1 Comment

When I saw these small plungers while out shopping last week I knew I had to have them. Now I…
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Sustainable Fun  with Kids – Making Lavender Perfume

Sustainable Fun with Kids – Making Lavender Perfume

by The Empowered Educator 1 Comment

My 3 and 4 year old family day care group have been showing a lot of interest in the lavender…
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Toddler Fine Motor Whisk and Sieve!

Toddler Fine Motor Whisk and Sieve!

by The Empowered Educator 5 Comments

I love to offer simple activities to toddlers that are fun but also support their emerging interests and strengths. Fine motor…
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Our Weekly Wanderings – Ideas for Play Based Learning at Home

Our Weekly Wanderings – Ideas for Play Based Learning at Home

by The Empowered Educator 1 Comment

I’ve decided to start up my ‘Weekly Wanderings’ series again so I can share regularly some of the fun we…
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Easy DIY Toddler Shakers – Sustainable Fine Motor Fun!

Easy DIY Toddler Shakers – Sustainable Fine Motor Fun!

by The Empowered Educator 1 Comment

This easy toddler activity evolved from an emerging interest in musical instruments and sound by my family day care toddlers….
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Sensory Fine Motor Magnet Fun with Recycled Materials

Sensory Fine Motor Magnet Fun with Recycled Materials

by The Empowered Educator 1 Comment

I’m always looking for new ways to incorporate old materials into the activities I provide for my family day care…
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Easy Recycled Pallet Market Stall, Cubby or Shop for Outdoor Play!

Easy Recycled Pallet Market Stall, Cubby or Shop for Outdoor Play!

by The Empowered Educator 11 Comments

Over Easter we visited one of our favourite places to go on weekends – Bunnings! This will come as no…
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Sunflowers: A Journey Through Sustainability & Creativity.

Sunflowers: A Journey Through Sustainability & Creativity.

by The Empowered Educator 15 Comments

The weather has been glorious here lately and I have been doing lots of work in the garden and vegetable…
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Kangaroo Fine Motor Tong Treasure Hunt !

Kangaroo Fine Motor Tong Treasure Hunt !

by The Empowered Educator 1 Comment

I love to introduce new ideas and games into our outside spaces to encourage children to explore their environment, use…
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Sensory Bubble Clay Experience for all ages…

Sensory Bubble Clay Experience for all ages…

by The Empowered Educator 1 Comment

I love introducing the sensory experience of clay to younger children and also thinking up ways to make it a…
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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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