Tag: preschool
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How to write observations of child’s wellbeing (EYLF observations)
Hey educators! Want to learn to write better observations? Let’s do it together! WORKSHOP Read the following scenario and then answer the questions. Kate is an educator in a four‑year‑old kindergarten program. Over the past two weeks, she has been observing Mia, a child who recently returned after a short illness, to better understand how…
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Glenn Doman: A Reflection from once aYoung Mum and an experienced teacher
As a young mum, I was genuinely allured by Glenn Doman’s approach.It sounded scientific, ambitious, and hopeful. Who would not want to give their child every possible advantage? I tried it. I made the cards. I followed the routines. I believed I was opening doors that might otherwise stay closed. But over time, questions began…
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Behaviorism is not dead !
Quite often, behaviourism is considered to be an outdated theory. Operant conditioning is a theory that is also misunderstood. It is linked to the work of B.F. Skinner and John Watson. Unlike classical conditioning, operant conditioning is about voluntary behaviour. From a behaviourist perspective, learning is a permanent behaviour change. That is why it is…
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Mosaic Pegbord Magic: A Mathematical Treasure Trove
“This isn’t just a game—it’s a real treasure chest of geometry, combinatorics, logic, and pattern recognition tasks,” says the author of a hugely popular child development book. There are quite a few varieties of mosaics available—plastic, magnetic, ones with letters, and ones with little pegs. For mathematical purposes, a rectangular mosaic board with colourful peg…