Supervision is often one of those topics always on the "team meeting agenda" or an issue with casuals or new educators. So here is my Supervision Top Tips - a list of items expected to ensure ACTIVE Supervision. You can download the word doc and make it relevant to your service: Supervision top tips These are the types of … [Read more...]
Self-Assessment Reflection Tool
There is much to consider, discuss and reflect on in our role as educators... whether it be the NQS, our Philosophy, Ethical Practices, current research, our QIP goals just to name a few.... So, this template will hopefully support authentic discussions and reflections and get you thinking about your service and practices and how they influence, … [Read more...]
Monthly Musings – May
By Kirsty Fantini, Early Years Training & Consultancy Welcome to my May Edition of "Monthly Musings"! I hope you enjoy these monthly blog posts! Feel free to share with your team and even request topics to be explored! Educator Well-Being So fo those of you who are taking up the "Educator … [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...]
“Being” Outside…. so much more that outdoor play!
It was only just yesterday my daughter and I quietly sat outside in the afternoon sun and watched fine cobwebs sway in the breeze and small insects buzz about us. We had just finished throwing the ball for our dog and picked new lemons off the lemon tree. As we sat I made the comment "I love this time of day" and my daughter responded "i just love … [Read more...]
Educating Families about the Importance of Play
We often have families request more "educational" type experiences such as rote learning number, writing and stencil work in early childhood settings as these are believed to prepare their child for school. We may also hear comments such as "they are just playing..." "they just run around"... While as educators we can be left feeling frustrated … [Read more...]
What Messages do your Meal Times send to Children?
Picture this... Sophie is 4 years old. She is asked to sit at the table for lunch… it is tuna bake today. Sophie really dislikes tuna and they never eat it at home… as Dad dislikes it too! Sophie is best friends with Ava and they love to chat over lunch, however they are always placed at different tables because they talk too much. Sophie … [Read more...]