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Creating a sense of “Belonging” BUT does it have to be a Tree?

February 2, 2016 By Kirsty Fantini Leave a Comment

I am going to play Devil’s Advocate. The reason being is that so often I see and hear educators talk about or request photos and information on “Belonging Trees”. While these can look quite beautiful and effective I question why? With the many changes occurring in early childhood education over the last decade include the Scrapbooking fad, … [Read more...]

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Superhero Play- Creative or Chaotic?

December 3, 2015 By Kirsty Fantini Leave a Comment

We often tell families about the importance and outcomes of play. However we often think negatively about Superhero play, we re-direct and ask children, in so many words, to engage in “real” play. But have you ever seriously considered and reflected on the importance and significance of children’s Superhero play? I have fond memories of taking … [Read more...]

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Supporting Literacy Development in Children

May 5, 2015 By Kirsty Fantini Leave a Comment

From birth children are developing the knowledge and skills that are important foundations for later literacy development, even though it may be some time before they will develop the skills to read, write and verbally communicate in the conventional way. As educators we need to support the development of children’s emerging literacy skills … [Read more...]

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