Tag: preschool
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Facing the monster: how I dealt with an impostor syndrome
I didn’t start out as a teacher. I studied political science and later switched to journalism. For years, I worked in business publications — but not covering big corporations or financial markets. I wrote about small business startups — people building something from nothing with limited resources and a lot of courage. When I moved…
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Triomino and the Power of Mathematical Thinking
“The stakes are high, the tension is rising — we have fewer and fewer tiles left. My son is beaming: ‘I won! I won!’” We are playing Triomino, which is a kind of domino — but with a twist. Instead of two sides, each piece has three, forming a triangle. The goal is to match…
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Why Educators Should Start Using AERO Learning Trajectories
Hey educators! Storykate has already talked about how to use the EYLF for writing better observations — today, it’s AERO’s Learning Trajectories’ turn. If you’ve ever felt stuck trying to figure out the next step in a child’s learning, learning trajectories are the answer. They help you connect your observations to intentional teaching more effectively.…
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A day in life of a nursery relief educator
A day in the Wattle Room is never the same—today was no exception. With 10 babies under 2 years old, the room was full of movement, sounds, and little moments of connection. I started my shift at 9:30 and spent the entire day there, witnessing everything from a new child’s orientation to a surprise lockdown…