Tag: early childhood curriculum
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Budget-Friendly Nature Play Ideas
What if the best learning experiences for children were already waiting outside your door—completely free? Nature play doesn’t have to break the bank. In fact, some of the most meaningful outdoor experiences for children cost little to nothing at all. Here are some creative, budget-friendly nature play ideas that will inspire wonder, creativity, and connection…
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5 Group Time Mistakes and How to Fix Them
Are your group times feeling chaotic, with children losing focus or not responding? You might be making one of five common mistakes that most educators do not even realise they are making. By the end of this read, you will have simple ways to turn group time from messy to purposeful. I am an early…
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Early Childhood Curriculum Models: Reggio Emilia
When it comes to early childhood education, a thoughtfully designed curriculum is important.It lays the foundation for a child’s lifelong learning journey. My earlychildhood pre-service students are curious about various early childhood curriculum models… What is the Montessori approach and who wasthis “Reggio Emilio” guy 🙂 Let’s start exploring them ONE at a time… We…
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Creating Engaging Learning Environments: insights from the EYLF V2.0
Learning environments are one of the key pedagogical practices in the EYLF 2.0 (AGDE, 2022). Learning environments play a crucial role in shaping the educational experiences of children. According to the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) 2.0, these environments include physical, temporal, social, and intellectual elements. Welcoming, safe, and inclusive indoor and outdoor spaces not…
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Inquiry – based learning program with the focus on shells for early childhood educators
Shells are often used in early childhood education and care. Every centre I visited had shells stored somewhere or used for ocean-based play spaces. But have you ever noticed that shells have an enormous potential for inquiry-based learning (IBL)? For example, you can start an interesting inquiry about shells, using modern approaches to pedagogy, e.g.…