Tag: preschool
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Ma-ma or about importance of learning child’s first language key words.
We sit at tiny tables in the toddler group—children aged two to three. It’s lunchtime. Spoons clink. Educators serve plates. But this little girl doesn’t eat.She sits there, tense, as if she doesn’t understand what’s happening.“Who is she?” I ask. “Where is her family from? What language does she speak?” Seems like Russian,” the Australian…
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When circle time is not a failure…
When I was a new teacher, I struggled with Circle Time. I had a plan, I had stories, but without storytelling props, the children… well, they had other ideas. Every time I sat down for Circle Time, it was chaos. Kids would climb on top of me, roll around, poke each other, or just wander…
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Postmodernism decoded for early childhood educators
Hey educators! Have you ever wondered what on earth is postmodernism? Don’t worry! I have been there too – confused, feeling lost and unsure how this was applicable to my practices with children. Postmodernism offers a fresh way of thinking about early childhood education. It challenges traditional approaches by rejecting the idea that there’s only…
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A Story About Meeting Them Where They Are
Being an early childhood educator has taught me that some of the most profound lessons don’t come from textbooks or training sessions—they come from the children themselves. Let me tell you about a little boy who changed the way I think about teaching and truly meeting kids where they are. This little boy wasn’t like…
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“Are We Overcomplicating Observations in Early Childhood Education? 🤔”
Hey educators? I have been thinking a lot about observations, documentation and planning in the context of early childhood education and care. Writing observations in childcare is essential, but are we making it harder than it needs to be? Should we focus less on writing and more on learning moments? Let’s break it down 🧵👇…