So. I love coffee, like most of us and while I usually buy this from my local cafe each morning I may also make one at home with my coffee pod machine....but did you know that each little coffee pod takes 500 years or more to break down? To be sustainable and make conscious choices, I do chose biodegradable pods and I also try to re-use these … [Read more...]
Sustainability Day 6 – Pollinators!
Following on from yesterday's "Loving Nature"... part of this is also awareness and appreciation of what nature does... more specifically what "pollinators" do! Do you know what role bees and butterflies play? Did you know certain species of bee are on endangered list? Did you know that 1 in every 3 bites of food relies on honey bee … [Read more...]
A qualification is important… BUT being “employable” is MORE important!
Educators can have a long and lasting effect on a young child’s life and ideally we want these early impressions to inspire, challenge and foster a positive well-being for these young children. While there are abundant training providers and programs available for prospective and experienced educators the quality of the education and training … [Read more...]
Attachment, Security & Well-Being
It is troubling to constantly hear educators share their concerns about children's behaviour, separation anxieties and lack of confidence to take risks or engage with others in play. When these concerns are explored further it becomes evident that children are experiencing various levels of anxiety and it appears to be increasing. There are many … [Read more...]