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The Empowered Educator

Inspiring ideas, training and resources for early learning.

AI Podcast Ep 19 – Create Social Stories For Children with AI

AI Podcast Ep 19 – Create Social Stories For Children with AI

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In “Use AI to Create Social Stories, Visual Schedules & Communication Boards,” Jodie shows educators how Claude, ChatGPT and her own Empowered Educator assistants can break ‘blank-page syndrome’. Follow detailed prompting frameworks to draft, refine and personalise professional visual supports, keep content culturally sensitive, and link every resource back to EYLF outcomes…all while safeguarding privacy and saving hours of planning time.

AI Podcast Ep 17 – Setup Engaging Provocations and Invitations to Play

AI Podcast Ep 17 – Setup Engaging Provocations and Invitations to Play

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In “Using AI to Plan, Document & Extend Learning Through Invitations & Provocations,” Jodie clarifies when to set up an intentional invitation and when to spark inquiry with a provocation. Learn to prompt AI assistants for new ideas using resources you already own, capture learning quickly in EYLF language, and map clear extensions – all so you can spend less time at a screen and more time engaging with children.

AI Podcast Ep 02 – How AI Can Support Children’s Sensory Integration

AI Podcast Ep 02 – How AI Can Support Children’s Sensory Integration

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In this episode of Early Education in the Age of AI, I’ll show you how AI tools like ChatGPT can become your educational assistant to help you uncover subtle sensory patterns that might be difficult to spot, and then use those insights to create more supportive learning environments.

What Is Intentional Teaching in Early Education?

What Is Intentional Teaching in Early Education?

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Do you ever feel frustrated when children don’t seem engaged during activities you planned? Or wonder if your teaching is…
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Engaging Ideas For NAIDOC Week, Children’s Day and Reconciliation Week In ECE Settings

Engaging Ideas For NAIDOC Week, Children’s Day and Reconciliation Week In ECE Settings

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As an early childhood educator in Australia, creating opportunities for early learning and engagement in our everyday practice, environments, activities…
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Outdoor Activities, Invitations & Play Ideas From Early Years Educators

Outdoor Activities, Invitations & Play Ideas From Early Years Educators

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Are you bored with your outdoor play, learning environment or program?  The collection of outdoor activities, invitations and play ideas…
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Early Learning Spaces – Behind The Scenes Inspiration From Real Educators

Early Learning Spaces – Behind The Scenes Inspiration From Real Educators

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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…
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Childcare Sleep and Rest Routines -5 Ways To Create A Stress Free Transition And Encourage Sleep.

Childcare Sleep and Rest Routines -5 Ways To Create A Stress Free Transition And Encourage Sleep.

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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”…
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20 Outdoor Sensory Paths For Children

20 Outdoor Sensory Paths For Children

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Outdoor sensory paths for children are not only fun to explore (and make!), they also provide opportunities for children to…
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10 Counting Songs and Stories for Toddlers

10 Counting Songs and Stories for Toddlers

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Early childhood educators and parents will love this collection of simple counting songs and stories for toddlers. We’ve put together…
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20 Simple Painting Activities & Recipes for Children

20 Simple Painting Activities & Recipes for Children

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Children love to explore and express their creativity with simple painting activities. And I love the opportunities paint presents for…
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Easy Ideas for Dramatic and Imaginative Play

Easy Ideas for Dramatic and Imaginative Play

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When we plan for and initiate opportunities for dramatic and imaginative play it delivers many benefits for children and also…
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Stress Free Alternatives to Children’s Online Learning

Stress Free Alternatives to Children’s Online Learning

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Does the thought of preparing for children’s online learning leave you feeling anxious or the amount of time they are…
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Educator Goals For Self-Assessment

Educator Goals For Self-Assessment

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An important part of an educator’s role is to confidently set achievable goals that consistently support a strong self-assessment and…
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10 Small World Invitations To Play That Inspire Early Learning

10 Small World Invitations To Play That Inspire Early Learning

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Setting up small world invitations to play (which of course leads to learning) can be a simple way to ‘prompt’…
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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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