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The Empowered Educator

Inspiring ideas, training and resources for early learning.

AI Podcast Ep 22 – Embedding Cultural Perspectives in Early Education with AI

AI Podcast Ep 22 – Embedding Cultural Perspectives in Early Education with AI

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This podcast episode helps educators replace token gestures with genuine, ongoing cultural inclusion. Jodie Clarke shares reflective AI prompts, planning tips and partnership strategies that respect cultural protocols while fitting the realities of everyday practice. From designing culturally connected spaces to documenting learning meaningfully, you’ll gain clear, confidence-building steps to honour Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives throughout your programme.

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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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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Summative Assessments for Early Learning

Summative Assessments for Early Learning

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Early childhood educators are very familiar with the requirement to observe and understand a child’s learning and development but it…
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Stress & Anxiety in the Early Childhood Profession.

Stress & Anxiety in the Early Childhood Profession.

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Being an early childhood educator is a rewarding role but take it from me – you really need to be…
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DIY Recycled Play Series #2 –  Musical Fun!

DIY Recycled Play Series #2 – Musical Fun!

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Welcome to my  weekly series ‘Recycled Play’. Regular readers of this blog will know that I have a passion for…
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A Weekly Wander through our Play Based Learning – Ideas, Activities and Inspiration

A Weekly Wander through our Play Based Learning – Ideas, Activities and Inspiration

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Welcome to my  weekly series of  play based learning posts. It is my aim to inspire, support and encourage both…
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Home Based Early Childhood Services – The real story.

Home Based Early Childhood Services – The real story.

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This is a departure from the usual type of posts I write but it’s a topic I feel really strongly…
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How to Support Communication in the Early Years.

How to Support Communication in the Early Years.

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Supporting children to become effective and confident communicators is an important role for both parents and educators. Right from birth…
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10 Reasons why I’m NOT sending my twins to school yet….

10 Reasons why I’m NOT sending my twins to school yet….

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As the end of the year speeds towards us I seem to be answering the same question over and over…
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Easy to Make Doctor’s Kit Play for Kids!

Easy to Make Doctor’s Kit Play for Kids!

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October is Doc-Tober for Disney Junior! Your preschooler can see Doc McStuffins and her toy friends in new episodes on…
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Easy Felt  Hospital Fun…and a Disney Doc McStuffins Giveaway!

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

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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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DIY Fine Motor Board Fun for Toddlers

DIY Fine Motor Board Fun for Toddlers

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This weekend we finally got few little DIY jobs completed….not for us of course but some upcycled resources for the…
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Exploring Wood and Tools – Playful Ideas  for all Ages.

Exploring Wood and Tools – Playful Ideas for all Ages.

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For the past few months my own girls as well as the children attending my family day care service have…
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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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