Ensuring compliance, building confidence! Meeting compliance standards is more than just ticking boxes – it's a commitment to enriching learning experiences and holistic development for the whole team and nurturing the minds of the most vulnerable. It's about transparency and accountability to parents, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment for their children. At SET, we go beyond the minimum level, empowering ECEC services to exceed national quality standards. We're dedicated to promoting inclusivity, forward-thinking vision, and a safety mindset. Book a strategy call with our leading consultant today! Send us an email at [email protected] to get started or simply DM 'connect'! #ECEC #Compliance #QualityEducation #Innovation #SETConsulting #SETsystem
Self-care is essential for those who care for others! . . . . . #earlylearning #earlychildhood #earlychildhoodeducation #ece #ecec #eylf #selfcare
Experience life at Goodstart Early Learning Queens Park 🌟 Our center boasts a diverse team of educators dedicated to fostering cultural awareness and a bias-free environment for children. We prioritise fun, safety, and supervision to facilitate friendships and enjoyable experiences. Emphasizing play and everyday interactions, we tailor care and educational approaches to each child's needs, nurturing their development and progress. Enquire Now at https://www.goodstart.org.au/.../all-centres/wa/queens-park #DreamTeam #PassionForEarlyLearning #nurseryteam #goodstartearlylearningcentre #goodstartearlylearningqueenspark #ECEC #ECECARES #earlychildhoodeducator #educatorlife #childcare #childcarecenter #vacanciesavailable #EnrollNow #birthto5yearsold #ECT #teacherlife #NurseryDreamTeam #TinyMiracles #LoveAndLearning
Last week ECEC & Pokhara Metropolitan City had done meeting under INTENT. Meeting was done in the presence of ECEC team and Education officers from the department of Education, secretary of Mayor and members of Education committee #intent #ecec #pokharametropolitancity
At Rise Orange, we've appointed three senior educators as "Hub Leaders" to support our senior leadership team, our service, and fellow educators. These Hub Leaders meet with rooms, provide support and guidance throughout the day, and assist the Senior Leadership Team. This approach works smoothly for our large service with 9 classrooms! ✨ Kaley is our wonderful Hub Leader for the Nursery Hub, where she supports the educators and children across the two nursery rooms each day. Kaley holds her Certificate III in Early Education. Since becoming our Hub Leader at the beginning of 2024, she has grown significantly in her new leadership role. Kaley brings a loving and nurturing personality to the space each day. 🥰 #riseearlylearningorange #educators #hubleader #ECEC
Check out all the deadly fan mail Shirley Pearl has been receiving from children all over Australia who are receiving her monthly letters! Are you subscribed to Shirley Pearl & Her Bush Friends? Join now and ensure you don't miss out on any adventure by clicking the link in our bio! #KooriCurriculum #IndigenousEducation #CulturalInclusion #AboriginalCulture #IndigenousPerspectives #CulturallyResponsiveTeaching #Reconciliation #IndigenousIdentity #aboriginaleducationresources #educationwebinar #readindigenous #indigenouslearning #indigenouseducators #aboriginalperspectives #indigenousteachings #aboriginalartgallery #cultureislife #indigenouschildren #educationresources #shopindigenous #ecec #indigenousyouth #indigenouslanguages #indigenoushistory #toddleractivites #teacherssupportingteachers #teachersdownunder #earlychildhoodeducator #indigenouspeople #teachertalk
🐦⬛ Are your children taking part in National Simultaneous Storytime on 22 May? This annual event held by the Australian Library and Information Association will see children reading the same book simultaneously across Australia. This year's book is “Bowerbird Blues” by Aura Parker, a beautifully written and illustrated Australian story about a bird collecting blue items. While Simultaneous Storytime is designed to promote literacy, “Bowerbird Blues” provides an opportunity to embed STEM into your practice, underpinning children’s language development. 🔗 Read more early STEM provocations for “Bowerbird Blues”: link in bio. @alianational @auraparker #LittleScientists #LittleScientistsAustralia #STEMEducation #EarlyChildhoodEducation #EducationActivities #InquiryLearning #ECEC #EarlyLearning #EarlyLearningIdeas #EarlyLearningActivities #STEMForKids #BookRecommendation #ALIA #NationalSimultaneousStorytime #NSS #cbca #BowerbirdBlues #LibraryStorytime #Bookstagram @scholastic_au
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🌟 Introducing Play Active Move it Monday! 🌟 Move it Monday will be a weekly series of physical activity and energetic play ideas that you can use to keep up the fun and energy with children at your service or at home! To kick off your first Move it Monday, let’s make and complete an OBSTACLE COURSE 🛝⚽️🪑 Obstacle courses are a great way to get children active and creative either indoors or outdoors while developing gross motor skills (eg. Walking, jumping, running, crawling, balancing) and the ability to problem solve. Find some time today or this week to do an obstacle course with your little ones! We’d love to see the fun you’re all having, so make sure to tag us in your Move it Monday photos too 📸 For more ideas on boosting children’s energetic play, get access to the Play Active Resource Guide by becoming a member at playactive.org.au #PlayActive #MoveItMonday #energeticplay #energeticplayideas #activeplay #activeplayideas #burstsenergeticplay #huffandpuff #ECEC #childcare #daycare #educator #directors #physicalactivity #physicalactivityideas #earlychildhoodeducation #earlychildhoodeducationandcare #active #happy #healthy #perth #perthisok
Roslyn sent me this statement in response to an article I wrote about the issues with food bans in early education settings. (check blog articles on our website). Their preschool is a lovely case of how uncomplicated allergies & intolerances can be. Roslyn and her team are quite happy to follow evidence-based advice. And that's what Eat Play Lear Nutrition is all about. This Wednesday, I'll be presenting another webinar on Managing Allergies & Intolerances in the ECEC Setting for educators as well as for cooks. Follow the link in bio to secure your spot. Note: recording will be sent to registrants who can't make it to the live session. #childrensnutrition #kidsnutrition #childrensallergies #glutenfree #dairyfree #lactoseintolerance #milkallergy #dairyallergy #coeliac #coeliacdisease #coeliacfriendly #childcareprofessional #earlychildhoodeducators #earlychildhoodteacher #earlychildhoodeducation #ecec #earlychildhoodlearning #earlylearning #childcaretraining #continuingprofessionaldevelopment
World Bee Day is fast approaching! 🐝 Here are 18 ideas to inspire playful learning! 🌻 Did you know you can sign up for 30 days free! - visit our bio to find out more and download some wonderful visuals to support play and playful activities for hands on learning! Huge, thanks to @r@reception_eyfs_teacher @miniexplorersoutdoorplaygroup @ecocraftkids for allowing us to share these great ideas!! @ey #stem #aistearidentityandbelonging #áistear #aistearideas #aistearthemes #earlyyearslearning #ECEC #aistearplay #worldbeedayplay #WorldBeeDay #worldbeeday #WorldBeeDay2024 #worldbeeday🐝 #preschool #preschooler #preschoolers #preschoolart #preschoolplay #preschoolteacher #preschoollearning #preschoolactivities
Co-regulation is a daily practice for early childhood educators… . . . . . #eylf #ecec #earlychildhood #earlychildhoodeducation #earlylearning #selfregulation
As early childhood educators, we deserve more. We are not just "babysitting", it’s time to recognize our impact and demand fair compensation✊ #ECEC #earlychildhoodeducation #earlychildhoodaustralia #ececpayrise #educatorsunion #joinyourunion #unionist #work #actu #politicians #MP #wewon #wageincrease #2024 #federalbudget
Let’s face it, when kids refuse to pick up their toys, a whirlwind of thoughts can race through an adult’s mind. Frustration often tops the list, accompanied by annoyance at the mess and perhaps a dash of exhaustion at the thought of yet another battle over tidying up. Adults may also worry about teaching responsibility and setting a good example for their children, as well as concerns about safety if toys are left spread all over the floor. However, approaching the situation positively can fosters a respectful environment and even better results. I dare you to try these gentle phrases and make the pack up time more enjoyable for everyone. Providing clear instructions and breaking the task into smaller, manageable steps can also make it less overwhelming. #packuptime #tidyup #routines #childcaredirector #childdevelopment #childcareconsultant #childcarecoach #childcareprofessional #ecec #nqf #eylf #tipsandtricks #trainertips
Are you a Family Day Care Educator seeking ways to meaningfully embed an Aboriginal perspective in your program? The Koori Curriculum has developed a ten-day challenge to help lay a strong foundation and get you off and running: Our ten-step challenge: • Supports educators to unpack why embedding Aboriginal perspectives is important • Assists educators to create a meaningful Acknowledgement of Country • Demonstrates how Aboriginal perspectives can be embedded within children’s interests • Tips for creating a bush tucker garden • Provides prompts and templates that can be used for reflection such as the Koori Curriculum Resource Audit • Support in goal setting and writing a Reconciliation Statement And much more! Our Ten-Day Family Dare Care Challenge is a combination of guides, resources and videos developed by Director of the Koori Curriculum Jessica Staines specifically for Family Dare Care Educators. This program is being run exclusively in Facebook where educators will gain LIFETIME ACCESS to the content and community all for the cost of only $10. The content is available for self-paced learning. Educators may wish to complete the ten steps in ten days or in a time frame that is better suited to them. Find out more about out Family Day Care 10-Day Challenge, via the link in our bio! #KooriCurriculum #IndigenousEducation #CulturalInclusion #AboriginalCulture #IndigenousPerspectives #CulturallyResponsiveTeaching #Reconciliation #IndigenousIdentity #aboriginaleducationresources #educationwebinar #readindigenous #indigenouslearning #indigenouseducators #aboriginalperspectives #indigenousteachings #aboriginalartgallery #cultureislife #indigenouschildren #educationresources #shopindigenous #ecec #indigenousyouth #indigenouslanguages #indigenoushistory #toddleractivites #teacherssupportingteachers #teachersdownunder #earlychildhoodeducator #indigenouspeople #teachertalk
Boost your day with a dose of positivity! There's nothing like the buzz of receiving some awesome feedback about our Early Childhood Education Services and the amazing staff who are employed at our Campbell Cottage. ❤️🥺 #Earlychildhood #Educators #ECEC #parent #canberramum #canberradad
Pathways into Early Childhood Education and Care vary, Tam found her way into the sector as she prepared to have her first child - growing deeply interested in how children develop and learn, particularly how crucial the first five years are for their lifelong growth. This realisation propelled Tam to pursue a Graduate Diploma of Early Childhood which lead her to Discovery. Discovery is fortunate to have Tam on the team, her pursuit for knowledge and the desire to positively impact the children in her care have not only benefited the children themselves, but also her fellow educators - as she has moved into leadership positions that have given her the space to empower those around her to implement high-quality educational practices. This is amongst Tam proudest career accomplishment: "my ability to create and implement a high-quality curriculum that significantly benefits the children's early learning stages. Additionally, mentoring educators from diverse cultural backgrounds and helping them achieve their best in this field has been exceptionally rewarding. Seeing both children and educators grow under my guidance reaffirms the importance of quality early education and the positive impact it has on the community."❤ Tam is an integral member in our team, we are so proud of her achievements and in awe of her abilities and knowledge. Tam is a beautiful person, welcoming, kind and giving, she has embraced her role as Assistant Director and we are confident that professionally she will only continue to empower all those around her. Her advice for all those aspiring ECEC professionals? Tam says: "Advocate vigorously for the importance of early education; if we don't champion the developmental needs of young children, who will? Stay updated with the latest research, participate in workshops, and seize every opportunity to enhance your skills. This commitment not only enriches your professional journey but also profoundly impacts the lives of the children you educate." ❤❤❤ Thank you Tam! #discoveryearlylearning #earlylearningmatters #qualityearlylearning #leadership #career #ecec
Sustainable Development Goals: A blueprint to achieve a more sustainable future. Our challenge is to integrate these into early childhood settings. 🌿We’d love to hear from you - use the hashtag #ARUSustainability to share your ideas keep in touch and join the conversation 🪴 #sustainability #earlychildhoodeducation #childcare #childminder #childminding #eyfs #ecec
𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐁𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐥𝐞 -Your Key to NQS Excellence! 🏆 ✅ For Your Service: MOCK Assessment Sets (ECEC & School-Aged Care) Exceeding Themes Mock Assessment Set Mock Assessment for Family Day Care ✅ Involve Families: Q.I.P Display & Family Feedback Set Ready-to-Use Signs Family Questionnaires Feedback Forms Collaboration Tree Our Journey So Far ✅ For Educators: Educators Self-Assessment Set Activities & Feedback Forms ✅ For Educational Leaders: Educational Leader Binder Outdoor Educational Binder ✅ Critical Reflection Journals (5 Copies): New and updated- Reflection & Learning Insights ✅ For Directors: 2024 A3 Desk Planner Q.I.P Notes & Progress Compliance & More ✅ Centre Reflection Journal: Service-Wide Contributions & Messages View this massive offer here ►https://www.educatorsdomain.com.au/product-page/2024-assessment-and-rating-bundle-offer #ECEC #AssessmentAndRating #NQSExceeding #QualityEducation #AussieEducators #ProfessionalDevelopment #Childcare #2024Pack #educatorsdomain
RAP Action: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People in the Classroom. Having Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander voices in learning environments is vital when teaching about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories and cultures. This is especially meaningful when learning about your local area. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander voices can be present in the learning environment in person or in many innovative ways, including stories or articles written by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Using First Nation Children’s books is one way you can bring Fist Nation voices into your daily program without having someone physically present. Access the “2023 KC Book Summit Sessions” and hear directly from 14 storytellers and authors on how you can meaningfully use their books to authentically include an Aboriginal perspective in your curriculum. For further insight into Reconciliation Action Plans and how you can use them effectively at your school or early learning service reach out to our team to book in a mentoring session at [email protected] #KooriCurriculum #IndigenousEducation #CulturalInclusion #AboriginalCulture #IndigenousPerspectives #CulturallyResponsiveTeaching #Reconciliation #IndigenousIdentity #aboriginaleducationresources #educationwebinar #readindigenous #indigenouslearning #indigenouseducators #aboriginalperspectives #indigenousteachings #aboriginalartgallery #cultureislife #indigenouschildren #educationresources #shopindigenous #ecec #indigenousyouth #indigenouslanguages #indigenoushistory #toddleractivites #teacherssupportingteachers #teachersdownunder #earlychildhoodeducator #indigenouspeople #teachertalk
Imaginative play isn’t just fun for your infant, it is crucial for their development! This is where they build creativity, and cognitive capacities of making observations, experimenting with trial and error and developing strategies to solve problems so they can feel a sense of success and accomplishment 👏 Children at this age learn from others, so next time your little one wants to make a play dough birthday cake with candles, join in on the fun 🎂 #littlepines #earlychildhoodaustralia #elc #earlychildhoodeducation #ecec #ece #earlylearning #innerwestchildcare
It’s Cooking with Tracy Friday! This morning our Toddler children made their own cupcakes and this afternoon got to choose a colour and a topping. Which colour to choose? Mixing, mixing…… Add our topping And then the best part…… Eating it for afternoon tea! #goodstartearlylearning #goodstartearlylearningbusselton #busselton #ecec #eylf #educatorsofinstagram #teachersofinstagram #playbasedlearning #learningthroughplay #cookingwithkids
Play Active is all about supporting ECEC educators in providing children with short bursts of energetic play, throughout the day, every day 🌟 Energetic play is fun, healthy, and good for children’s development. It’s also an easy way for children to incorporate regular physical activity into their daily lives. To learn more about energetic play and how you can get children at your service huffing and puffing, hop, skip, and jump to playactive.org.au and become a member today! #PlayActive #energeticplay #activeplay #burstsenergeticplay #huffandpuff #ECEC #childcare #daycare #educator #directors #physicalactivity #earlychildhoodeducation #earlychildhoodeducationandcare #active #happy #healthy #perth #perthisok
This webinar aims to give you, fellow educator and cook in early education, the confidence to feed well while keeping all on site safe, children and adults. During this 1.5h long and interactive webinar, we discuss: 🥚 Allergies and Intolerances basics: for background and context 🥚 Differences and Definitions 🥚 Dairy and Gluten: importance to a child’s nutrition, and alternatives 🥚 Practical suggestions Secure your spot via link in bio. #childrensnutrition #kidsnutrition #childrensallergies #glutenfree #dairyfree #lactoseintolerance #milkallergy #dairyallergy #coeliac #coeliacdisease #coeliacfriendly #childcareprofessional #earlychildhoodeducators #earlychildhoodteacher #earlychildhoodeducation #ecec #earlychildhoodlearning #earlylearning #childcaretraining #continuingprofessionaldevelopment
Our year 5 students took us back to the 80's with an incredible musical and dance show competition 🎤🕺💃 Their talent and dedication truly shone through as they brought the era of neon colors and big hair back to life on stage. It was a nostalgic and entertaining trip down memory lane, and we couldn't be more proud of the hard work and creativity shown by our young performers. *Full album on our FB. #ECEC #FinnishEducation #80sFlashback #MusicalTalent #DanceCompetition #students #amman #schools #jordan #learning #teaching #nesamman #britisheducation #AHSD
Union Educators like Rebecca are celebrating yesterday's pay rise funding announcement. It's a significant step towards winning the full 25% pay rise educators deserve! If you haven't yet added your name to our pay rise demand, do it here: uwu.org.au/25 #ECEC #earlychildhoodeducation #earlychildhoodaustralia #ececpayrise #educatorsunion #joinyourunion #unionist #work #actu #politicians #MP #wewon #wageincrease #2024 #federalbudget
The 27th of May to the 3rd of June is Reconciliation Week and the theme for 2024 is “Now More Than Ever”. We invite you to make a submission showcasing how you've interpreted this year’s theme and are teaching children about Reconciliation in your school or early learning service. The top 10 play experiences with the highest votes will go in the draw to win: 1. 1st prize: A $300 resource pack from the Koori Curriculum Store 2. 2nd prize: a 12-month subscription to “Shirley Pearl & Her Bush Friends” 3. 3rd prize: A live webinar of your choosing How to enter: • Write a blurb of up to 300 words or more outlining how you have created a play experience based on your interpretation of this year’s theme, “Now More Than Ever”. • Include an image of your play experience. The competition will be open from the 29th of April to the 10th of June for entries. Voting will close on the 23rd of June. The winner will be announced on the 27th of June via our newsletter, Facebook and on our Instagram. Enter the competition via the link in bio #KooriCurriculum #IndigenousEducation #CulturalInclusion #AboriginalCulture #IndigenousPerspectives #CulturallyResponsiveTeaching #Reconciliation #IndigenousIdentity #aboriginaleducationresources #educationwebinar #readindigenous #indigenouslearning #indigenouseducators #aboriginalperspectives #indigenousteachings #aboriginalartgallery #cultureislife #indigenouschildren #educationresources #shopindigenous #ecec #indigenousyouth #indigenouslanguages #indigenoushistory #toddleractivites #teacherssupportingteachers #teachersdownunder #earlychildhoodeducator #indigenouspeople #teachertalk
🎊 Celebrating community early education and care in Parliament! 🎊 CELA and Community Child Care Association hosted our first post-budget breakfast to celebrate the incredible outcomes for early educators and teachers announced on Tuesday night. We were joined by community and small providers participating in the multi-employer bargaining process as well as parliamentarians and leaders from across our sector. This budget takes the first step towards universal #ECEC by investing in the educators and teachers at the heart of our sector. This is the investment that CELA has long been advocating for on behalf of community and small providers. We were so grateful to be joined by some of the many tireless advocates within Federal Parliament who understand the value of early education and care, and the important role of community providers. It’s been our pleasure to work alongside Minister @anne.aly who truly understands the transformational value of high quality education and care. You can read her remarks from our event here: https://ministers.education.gov.au/aly/community-child-care-association-and-community-early-learning-australia-post-budget-breakfast We know there is much more work to do, but it was important to celebrate how far we have come. Our focus is now to help finalise the multi-employer agreement as soon as possible so educators and teachers can receive the professional pay they deserve.
Today we welcomed Penny from Busselton Library to our centre for Storytime. Storytelling is a big part of our day and we treasure the value that books bring to our imaginations. #goodstartearlylearning #goodstartearlylearningbusselton #busselton #eylf #ecec #educatorsofinstagram #teachersofinstagram #literacy #playbasedlearning #education
A big congratulations to our partner Goodstart Early Learning 🎉 The Early Childhood Learning and Development Sector Awards recognise and celebrate the contributions of outstanding people and organisations in the early childhood sector. This year, the WA Goodstart team won not one, but TWO incredible awards, with Goodstart Early Learning Warnbro winning the Excellence in Supporting Child Development Award and Goodstart Early Learning Parmelia winning the Outstanding Commitment to Reconciliation and Cultural Responsiveness Award! Not to mention six other Goodstart centres placing as finalists 🌟 What incredible achievements! @goodstartmoments_ @gswarnbro @goodstartparmelia #PlayActive #energeticplay #activeplay #burstsenergeticplay #huffandpuff #ECEC #childcare #daycare #educator #directors #physicalactivity #earlychildhoodeducation #earlychildhoodeducationandcare #active #happy #healthy #perth #perthisok
Getting down to a child's level is an effective teaching strategy that enhances positive relationships, communication and engagement. When you physically lower yourself to the child's eye level, it creates a more inviting and cooperative environment. This approach signals to the child that you are engaged and interested in what they say, making them more likely to participate in the conversation. #SpecialEducation #EffectiveTeachingStrategy #ECEC #PositiveTeacherChildRelationships
The government’s official funding announcement for a wage increase is monumental. Let’s celebrate—we’re making history, paving the way for future generations. But our fight isn’t over; it’s just beginning as we won't stop short of winning 25%! #ECEC #earlychildhoodeducation #earlychildhoodaustralia #ececpayrise #educatorsunion #joinyourunion #unionist #work #actu #politicians #MP
Kara began her career in Early Childhood Education and Care in 2009 and has been a valued team member within Discovery ever since. Over the years Kara has built many wonderful relationships with families and children, ones that she says she will cherish for a lifetime. Kara never imagined she would be a leader within the sector, but says "if you have the right mentor and someone who believes in you, you can achieve just about anything." She goes on to say that Discovery takes a chance on people and sets them up for success, helping them every step of the way, "if you're unsure of something there are an ample amount of professionals there to guide you." Discovery didn't take a chance on Kara though, she proved herself as an excellent educator, nurturing children's thirst for knowledge, then as an emerging leader, nurturing her fellow educators as a mentor, Room Leader and then Educational Leader - guiding her team in their planning, setting environments and their practice. Kara has continued to grow as a professional, taking on her Diploma studies and studies in Leadership and Management, growing in confidence and capability to leading a team of over 60 staff members as Co-Director. When reflecting on her career over the years Kara says "you build such strong connections with those that cross your path" and that it's a career that makes her feel "fulfilled and loved". Kara is most definitely loved, she has had a positive effect on the lives of so many - children, family and team members. Kara - your steadfast commitment in shaping the future of children is inspiring and empowers others to do the same. Thank you for letting your strength shine stronger than your fear, we will continue to support you as you take on more in your role as a leader in the ECEC sector ❤ #discoveryearlylearning #ecec #qualityearlylearning #earlylearningmatters #leadership #career #leaders
The government's commitment to fund an increase in educators' wages after a decade-long campaign is powerful. It’s recognition of the hard work and dedication of educators who have fought tirelessly for this 💙 #ECEC #earlychildhoodeducation #earlychildhoodaustralia #ececpayrise #educatorsunion #joinyourunion #unionist #work #actu #politicians #MP #wewon #wageincrease #2024 #federalbudget #power #winning
PART 2- Let’s dive in ↙️ After a recent poll on group times and a super reflective conversation with another industry professional, I decided to share my thoughts. Now, whilst one Insta post will not come close to covering it, I offer an ECE workshop that unpacks the topic in loads of detail, and like always, DMS are open if you want to unpack it with me further. (I’d love this) Group times, in my opinion, are another childcare practice where we can get caught up in the concept rather than the pedagogical thinking behind it. We should ask reflective questions before any practice, routine or planned activity. Your why always matters! Plus an assessor will ask! 1. What is the purpose? 2. What is the child’s role? 3. Are we respecting children's choices? 4. How is this linked to learning outcomes/skills and interests? 5. Are the children engaged? 6. Is this Age/ stage appropriate? 7. Who is this for, and is it inclusive? 8. Is it fun, or is it boring? 9. Is there a reason that the whole class need to participate? 10. Does it need to happen at the same time every day? So, do I like group times? Yeah, sure! However, I'll cry if I see another group time where children are “required” to attend and are begrudgingly “learning” days of the week or the weather like robots. If children want to move, dance. If children have questions, answer them. If children are bored, take it on. If children want to walk away, let them! If Jonny wants to play trucks, either unpack all things trucks or leave him be. I know this is controversial; it has been for years. Formal group times aren’t the only time we “teach” and can be so much more than a gap filler before lunch. #grouptime #grouptimes #pedagogy #eylf #ecec #childdevelopment #childcare #childcaredirector #childcareconsultant #trainertips #workshops #shepparton #albury #alburywodongasurrounds #yarrawonga #nqs #qualityarea5 #relflection
🇫🇮Finnish ECEC PTC - Parents Teacher Conference from our primary and early years was an excellent opportunity for Finnish ECEC parents to engage with educators and discuss their child's progress. It's always amazing to see parents actively involved in their child's education and working with teachers to support their learning journey. 🌟 #ParentalInvolvement #EducationPartnership #SupportingChildren #LearningJourney 📚👩🏫👨👧👦 #students #amman #schools #jordan #learning #teaching #nesamman #ECEC #finnisheducation
Our Yonga Room have started to receive some of their new educational resources. We love the concentration exploring our new toys! #goodstartearlylearning #goodstartearlylearningbusselton #busselton #ecec #eylf #educatorsofinstagram #teachersofinstagram #playbasedlearning #learningthroughplay
Last week the @citybusselton rubbish truck visited our centre and this week we have continued our learning with our own rubbish and bins. We can explore what rubbish to put in which bin through role play and sharing our knowledge with each other. #goodstartearlylearning #goodstartearlylearningbusselton #busselton #ecec #eylf #recycling #sustainability #educatorsofinstagram #teachersofinstagram #playbasedlearning #learningthroughplay
Families of Carlton Learning Precinct (CLP) came together for a Special Persons Day morning tea, which coincides with National Families Week - a week that celebrates the vital role that families play in Australian society, with this year’s theme of ‘Celebrating Family Diversity & Connections.’ Here's what some of our families have to say about what Special Persons Day means to them. #GowrieVictoria #NationalFamiliesWeek #SpecialPersonsDay #family #diversityandinclusion #ecec #earlychildhoodlearning #education
Play Active supports thousands of children in Early Childhood Education and Care services across Australia to move more every day so that all young Australian children can have an active and healthy start to life. Read on to learn more about the new national program and head to playactive.org.au to become a Play Active member today. #PlayActive #energeticplay #activeplay #burstsenergeticplay #huffandpuff #ECEC #childcare #daycare #educator #directors #physicalactivity #earlychildhoodeducation #earlychildhoodeducationandcare #active #happy #healthy #childhealth #childdevelopment #activechildren #perth #perthisok
𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐁𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐥𝐞 -Your Key to NQS Excellence! 🏆 ✅ For Your Service: MOCK Assessment Sets (ECEC & School-Aged Care) Exceeding Themes Mock Assessment Set Mock Assessment for Family Day Care ✅ Involve Families: Q.I.P Display & Family Feedback Set Ready-to-Use Signs Family Questionnaires Feedback Forms Collaboration Tree Our Journey So Far ✅ For Educators: Educators Self-Assessment Set Activities & Feedback Forms ✅ For Educational Leaders: Educational Leader Binder Outdoor Educational Binder ✅ Critical Reflection Journals (5 Copies): New and updated- Reflection & Learning Insights ✅ For Directors: 2024 A3 Desk Planner Q.I.P Notes & Progress Compliance & More ✅ Centre Reflection Journal: Service-Wide Contributions & Messages View this massive offer here ►https://www.educatorsdomain.com.au/product-page/2024-assessment-and-rating-bundle-offer #ECEC #AssessmentAndRating #NQSExceeding #QualityEducation #AussieEducators #ProfessionalDevelopment #Childcare #2024Pack #educatorsdomain
Their ancient, stealthy, and enough to make you check twice any water in Australia, on the 17th of June celebrate our ‘dinosaur’ native animal on World Croc Day! Check out our ‘deadly’ croc resources: • Cranky Croc Large • Cranky Croc Small • "Loongie the Greedy Crocodile" By Lucy & Kiefer Dann. Illustrated by Bronwyn Houston • Australian Crocodile Finger Puppet • Puppet Crocodile • "Kangaroo and Crocodile: My big book of animals" By Bronwyn Bancroft • Australian Animals C - Finger Puppet Set • Australian Finger Puppets - Set of 25 Explore our "deadly croc collection" through the link in our bio! #KooriCurriculum #IndigenousEducation #CulturalInclusion #AboriginalCulture #IndigenousPerspectives #CulturallyResponsiveTeaching #Reconciliation #IndigenousIdentity #aboriginaleducationresources #educationwebinar #readindigenous #indigenouslearning #indigenouseducators #aboriginalperspectives #indigenousteachings #aboriginalartgallery #cultureislife #indigenouschildren #educationresources #shopindigenous #ecec #indigenousyouth #indigenouslanguages #indigenoushistory #toddleractivites #teacherssupportingteachers #teachersdownunder #earlychildhoodeducator #indigenouspeople #teachertalk
Today marks another milestone for Sandi at Enrolment Hub! 🎉 Thank you for being an invaluable part of our team and for your unwavering commitment to excellence. Here's to many more successful years ahead! #ChildcareServices #EarlyLearning #ChildcareSupport #ECEC #ChildcareManagement #EnrolmentSolutions #ChildcareEnrolments #EducationAndCare #ChildcareConsultants #EnrolmentAssistance #ChildcareProviders #EducationIndustry #ChildcareAustralia #CentreManagement #EnrolmentManagement #ChildcareProfessionals #ECECCommunity
Attention Arizona parents and guardians, the Arizona Early Childhood Education Association (AZECA) in collaboration with the Early Care and Education Consortium need your help in an advocacy effort to secure funding to support the crisis that our Arizona child care system is in. The goal is to send 1,000 electronically email generated letters to Arizona Legislators by the end of day tomorrow, Wednesday, May 15th. In order to support Arizona families who depend on reliable childcare services, an additional $100M in state funding is needed after July 1st to maintain childcare subsidy at the level it is right now. Visit https://ececonsortium.quorum.us/campaign/AZ/ today to show your support! ✨ You can also find the link in our Instagram story! #AECEA #azeca #ecec #azaeyc #dwocc24 #arizonachildcare #childcarecrisis #arizonaparents #childcare #advocate
Thank you, Assemblyman Paul Kanitra, for visiting our school and reading a story. #TheGoddardSchool #PaulKanitra #NJAssemblyPerson #ECEA #ECEC
Federal Minister for Early Childhood Education Anne Aly, a steadfast ally, has stood with us throughout the Big Step campaign. Our union members, unwavering in their fight for change, have raised their voices—and finally, those voices have been heard 🗣️🙌💃 #ECEC #earlychildhoodeducation #earlychildhoodaustralia #ececpayrise #educatorsunion #joinyourunion #unionist #work #actu #politicians #MP #wewon #wageincrease #2024 #federalbudget
The Albanese Government has taken a significant step by allocating funding for a wage increase in early childhood education. But our work doesn’t end here! We’re determined to fight for 25%‼‼ #ECEC #earlychildhoodeducation #earlychildhoodaustralia #ececpayrise #educatorsunion #joinyourunion #unionist #work #actu #politicians #MP #wewon #wageincrease #2024 #federalbudget
BREAKING! The government has just committed to funding a pay rise for early educators! In three weeks' time, we will find out exactly how much the wage increase is going to be. We are not sure yet how much it is going to be, but union educators won’t stop campaigning until we get a 25% wage increase! We can’t do it on our own though and need everyone behind us! If you want to be part of the 25%, the first step is joining today! https://mlink.unitedworkers.org.au/join.aspx #ECEC #earlychildhoodeducation #earlychildhoodaustralia #ececpayrise #educatorsunion #joinyourunion #unionist #work #actu #politicians #MP #wewon #wageincrease #2024 #federalbudget
WE WON! The Federal Government has just committed to funding an increase in educators’ wages! This is a huge union win and comes of the back of decades of campaigning by union educators! 🌟🎉🎊 #ECEC #earlychildhoodeducation #earlychildhoodaustralia #ececpayrise #educatorsunion #joinyourunion #unionist #work #actu #politicians #MP #wewon #wageincrease #2024 #federalbudget
𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐁𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐥𝐞 -Your Key to NQS Excellence! 🏆 ✅ For Your Service: MOCK Assessment Sets (ECEC & School-Aged Care) Exceeding Themes Mock Assessment Set Mock Assessment for Family Day Care ✅ Involve Families: Q.I.P Display & Family Feedback Set Ready-to-Use Signs Family Questionnaires Feedback Forms Collaboration Tree Our Journey So Far ✅ For Educators: Educators Self-Assessment Set Activities & Feedback Forms ✅ For Educational Leaders: Educational Leader Binder Outdoor Educational Binder ✅ Critical Reflection Journals (5 Copies): New and updated- Reflection & Learning Insights ✅ For Directors: 2024 A3 Desk Planner Q.I.P Notes & Progress Compliance & More ✅ Centre Reflection Journal: Service-Wide Contributions & Messages View this massive offer here ►https://www.educatorsdomain.com.au/product-page/2024-assessment-and-rating-bundle-offer #ECEC #AssessmentAndRating #NQSExceeding #QualityEducation #AussieEducators #ProfessionalDevelopment #Childcare #2024Pack #educatorsdomain
What a beautiful afternoon to be enjoying afternoon outside in our playground with eachother. #goodstartearlylearning #goodstartearlylearningbusselton #ecec #eylf #educatorsofinstagram #teachersofinstagram #playbasedlearning #learningthroughplay
Minister Anne Aly met with some of our Early Educators, she passed on over 5000 postcards that were sent in from Educators across Australia💌‼️ She passed on some encouraging words and is championing along side us💪 Champion with us! add your name! 👉 uwu.org.au/25 #ECEC #earlychildhoodeducation #earlychildhoodaustralia #ececpayrise #educatorsunion #joinyourunion #unionist #work #actu #politicians #MP
If this type of statements bother you as much as it bothers me, a fellow early childhood educator and cook, you may want to have a look at the upcoming webinar that focus on giving you more confidence to keep most foods on the menu in a safe way. Evidence-based. No guesses, no opinions here. 😘 Check it up via link in bio. #childrensnutrition #kidsnutrition #childrensallergies #glutenfree #dairyfree #lactoseintolerance #milkallergy #dairyallergy #coeliac #coeliacdisease #coeliacfriendly #childcareprofessional #earlychildhoodeducators #earlychildhoodteacher #earlychildhoodeducation #ecec #earlychildhoodlearning #earlylearning #childcaretraining #continuingprofessionaldevelopment
"I feel a lot more confident embedding Indigenous culture into my curriculum now and I am particularly looking forward to telling stories outdoors using marks, rather than relying on the actual book. The children will gain so much from these experiences." - Catherine Turbill Have you attended our live webinars? Learn more and pick up a ticket through the link in our bio! #KooriCurriculum #IndigenousEducation #CulturalInclusion #AboriginalCulture #IndigenousPerspectives #CulturallyResponsiveTeaching #Reconciliation #IndigenousIdentity #aboriginaleducationresources #educationwebinar #readindigenous #indigenouslearning #indigenouseducators #aboriginalperspectives #indigenousteachings #aboriginalartgallery #cultureislife #indigenouschildren #educationresources #shopindigenous #ecec #indigenousyouth #indigenouslanguages #indigenoushistory #toddleractivites #teacherssupportingteachers #teachersdownunder #earlychildhoodeducator #indigenouspeople #teachertalk
This impressive group of Early Childhood Educators showcased their final year projects on Friday, marking the last day of their degree at NCI! The projects were fascinating to hear about with topics including digital technologies, supporting children with additional needs and introducing the Irish language into ECEC settings. If studying this field is of interest to you, there are options to study both in the evening or full-time during the day. Why not join our Online Open Event this week to learn more (link in bio)! #NCI #NCIRL #MyNCI #NationalCollegeofIreland #EarlyChildhoodEducation #ECCE #ECEC #Classof2024 #StudentLife
“There are many understandings of children and childhood, which can be traced through historical literature and changing societal beliefs. From a personal perspective as adults, we have all been children and can hopefully remember some of our childhood experiences. These experiences of childhood together with the historical, social, cultural, and ideological views of childhood have and continue to influence our beliefs about children and childhood. These beliefs can be either consciously or subconsciously created. However, if we want to understand how we have formed our own image of the child, it might be useful to reflect on the various discourses of childhood available to us through historical literature and memories of our own and others childhood experiences.” As part of Childhood Services Week, the Museum of Childhood Ireland’s Education team member Rita Melia writes about the educator’s image of the child as a learner. Rita expertise is in #ECEC 👉 https://museumofchildhood.ie/the-educators-image-of-the-child-as-a-learner/ #museumofchildhoodireland #músaemóigenahéireann #childhoodservicesweek #childhoodservicesweek2024 #earlychildhoodeducation #earlychildhood #education #ireland @nationalchildhoodnetwork @fulbrightrita
Today is a fun kind of day! 🤩 Today is the day I start writing the third article for my PhD thesis. This time, children’s social capital is in focus. Social capital is considered a set of shared values/resources that allows individuals to work together in a group to achieve a common purpose. Bourdieu, distinguishes between three forms of capital that can determine peoples’ social position: economic, social and cultural capital. When discussing social capital in children and childhood in a Swedish preschool perspective, it’s important to consider who provides it and how it is developed, protected and sustained. 🤩 #phd #phdstudent #ecec #socialcapital #bordieu
GREELCO is an online community that connects ECEC professionals and practitioners, and offers them the opportunity to enhance their digital competencies, share their expertise and reflect on their practice. Made by kindergarten professionals for their peers with the aim to exchange experiences, reflect and improve their practice. By joining the GREELCO community you will - Get access to resources and materials developed by kindergarten peers - Get access to international exchanges with the help of virtual study visits to eight kindergartens from eight European countries. - Connect and share experiences with your peers to reflect on your practice - Get access to videos with free training for your professional development. Link GREELCO Hashtags #GREELCO #kindergarten #ECEC Facebook handles @korakzakorakom, @eapuni, @ISSAECD, @elmervzw, @Mateřská škola Šestajovice, @Tartu Lasteaed Pääsupesa, @BP18ovoda, @Gradinka-Negotino, @ Grădinița cu Program Prelungit Nr. 22, Botoșani, @PU Cukarica, @Vrtec Bled
Children's interpretation of land through paint and colour 🧡🍃🍁 #children #play #inquiry #acknowledgment #land #ecec #kindergarten #earlychildhood #teacher
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🗣 Union members have been fighting for this for a really long time 🗣 The government has made a big announcement on early educators' wages on the weekend‼️ #ECEC #earlychildhoodeducation #earlychildhoodaustralia #ececpayrise #educatorsunion #joinyourunion #unionist #work #actu #politicians #MP
MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS WEEK Self-care techniques and general lifestyle changes can help manage the symptoms of many mental health struggles. They may also help prevent some problems from developing or getting worse. Take time for you, and talk to others about your situation. For Australian support, visit https://www.healthdirect.gov.au . #MentalHealthAwareness #SelfCare #YouAreNotAlone #ECEC #FDC #ReconnectiveHealing 🌿The Organised Educator
ADVANCE NOTICE Two very special gigs are coming your way later in 2024. A day-time (10am-2pm) gig with Marc and Christopher Phoenix all about philosophy in relation to children and their play. Did you know that all children are philosophers because all children play? This gig will explore this by looking at one particular philosophical concept that fascinated the classical philosophers AND still fascinates today’s children. -x- And, a two-day/split-day (12 noon to 12 noon) residential gig in a nice location with great food, with Marc and Kylie Keane. This one is all about how and why we should be looking at incorporating a Playwork Approach in ECE - the history, the research, the policy and frameworks links. This is much more than applying a play-based or play-friendly approach to the earlier - it's about the research base around Playwork as a style of working with children and young people. -x- I'm seriously looking forward to these two gigs - they are new, they are different, and I'm hoping you like the idea as much as I do. #play #playing #playwork #PlayCycle #PlayworkPrinciples #playtheory #playpractice #philosophy #ECE #ECEC #residential
ADVANCE NOTICE Two very special gigs are coming your way later in 2024. A day-time (10am-2pm) gig with Marc and Christopher Phoenix all about philosophy in relation to children and their play. Did you know that all children are philosophers because all children play? This gig will explore this by looking at one particular philosophical concept that fascinated the classical philosophers AND still fascinates today’s children. -x- And, a two-day/split-day (12 noon to 12 noon) residential gig in a nice location with great food, with Marc and Kylie Keane. This one is all about how and why we should be looking at incorporating a Playwork Approach in ECE - the history, the research, the policy and frameworks links. This is much more than applying a play-based or play-friendly approach to the earlier - it's about the research base around Playwork as a style of working with children and young people. -x- I'm seriously looking forward to these two gigs - they are new, they are different, and I'm hoping you like the idea as much as I do. #play #playing #playwork #PlayCycle #PlayworkPrinciples #playtheory #playpractice #philosophy #ECE #ECEC #residential
🌟 Parents, your support is the cornerstone of quality education! Let’s celebrate the partnership between families and educators, shaping bright futures together. 👩🏫👨👧👦🌼 Sign if you agree 👉 uwu.org.au/25 #ECEC #earlychildhoodeducation #earlychildhoodaustralia #ececpayrise #educatorsunion #joinyourunion #unionist #work #actu #politicians #MP