The Importance of Decision-Making in Childhood

If there is one important thing we can teach our children, it is how to make decisions.Life is about decisions. We are constantly presented with opportunities to say "Yes" or "No" to whatever comes our way. Every decision either leads us towards our correct path or away from it.How we will know that we are … Continue reading The Importance of Decision-Making in Childhood →

Learning Through Consequence Rather Than Through Teaching

It is a misconception that children only learn through being taught by others, and that they do not possess the necessary skills to develop their own sense of right and wrong, or good and bad.It is also untrue that children who are unschooled and raised without limits or rules cannot have some simple, harmless rules … Continue reading Learning Through Consequence Rather Than Through Teaching →

Preparing to prepare

Image by KmBerggrenA lot of what childcare consists of is preparation and prevention. There is a constant focus on a future that does not exist and situations that have not yet occurred. When I was leading the Junior Kindy room, I was told it was my job to prepare the children for the next room … Continue reading Preparing to prepare →

Strategies for educators to turn your chaotic rooms around

As an early childhood educator, I'm sure you've felt like running from the building many times, screaming and pulling your hair out! When things get overwhelming it can be hard to find your centre again; I understand this all too well! But you need to know that it isn't your fault; the system has so … Continue reading Strategies for educators to turn your chaotic rooms around →