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The Empowered Educator

Inspiring ideas, training and resources for early learning.

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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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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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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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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How to Collaborate & Connect with Parents to Support Playful Learning at Home

How to Collaborate & Connect with Parents to Support Playful Learning at Home

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Although many primary/elementary schools moved fairly quickly to online learning at home utilizing online tools like zoom and google classroom due to…
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Music and Movement Activities for Children

Music and Movement Activities for Children

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Incorporating music and movement activities for young children is a valuable part of any early childhood program…and there are many…
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5 Essential Steps to Becoming a Confident Educational Leader

5 Essential Steps to Becoming a Confident Educational Leader

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There seems to be a whole lot of uncertainty surrounding the relatively new Educational Leader Role so it’s not surprising…
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How to Write a Parent Feedback Survey & Why You Need to Do One!

How to Write a Parent Feedback Survey & Why You Need to Do One!

by The Empowered Educator 2 Comments

Have you ever thought about using a parent feedback survey to collect input from parents using your early learning service…
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The Role of Educational Leader

The Role of Educational Leader

by The Empowered Educator 10 Comments

So you have accepted the role of Educational Leader for your service…awesome….but what do you do now? There seems to…
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Playful Storytelling – Using a Story Bag, Basket or Prop Box

Playful Storytelling – Using a Story Bag, Basket or Prop Box

by The Empowered Educator 8 Comments

Have you ever tried using a story bag , basket or prop box to help you share a story with…
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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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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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