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Written by Birdwings Nature, Jennifer McCormack and Narell Neville All children should have the opportunity to engage with nature. Fortunately, it is not difficult to get out and about to learn outsid...

Benefits of outdoor play Bush Kinder Bush Kindy Bush kindergarten program Childhood development Early childhood development Environmental education Nature Play Nature exploration for kids Nature-based education Outdoor Play Outdoor learning early childhood education

30 Jul 2019 Blog

Birdwings Nature, Narell Neville

A butterfly, a vine and a wish

“Could it be? Could it really be?” I started to get excited. The Bush Club kids looked at me with suspicion as I leapt up and squealed. Fumbling for my phone I tried to capture what I knew was a rare ...

Bush Kindy Programs Conservation Projects for Kids Endangered Species Conservation Environmental education Greystone Farm Nature Play Habitat Restoration Healthy Land and Water Grant Native Vines Planting Nature Play Activities Richmond Birdwing Butterfly

1 Jul 2019 Blog

Hannah Powell

More than just nappy changes and sleep times

In the realm of early childhood education, much thought and focus is given to the kindergarten age group (3-5 years), however, adversely, the younger years are often overlooked or glossed over (Sumsio...

Early childhood education Early learning framework Early years stimulation Holistic infant development Infant attachment Nappy changes Neurosensory development Responsive caregiving Secure caregiver relationships Sensory exploration in infants child education infant and toddler care strategies secure attachments sleep times

30 Jun 2019 Blog

Jessica Annerley

An open letter to hardworking educators

Dear Educator, There are some things I need to tell you, I need you to understand..... When I scream and cry I need you. I need you to understand and connect with me. I need your unhurried hands and g...

Childcare challenges Early childhood education Early learning environments Educator advocacy Educator support Respectful caregiving Toddler learning child development educator wellbeing professional development

31 Dec 2018 Blog

The Phoenix Cups, Chris Phoenix

3 Steps on how to let S*^# go!

For a species that finds it hard to fulfil new year’s resolution's after only a month, you would think it would be easy for us to let go of things. They say regret is a useless emotion. It causes us p...

Control your thoughts Emotional resilience Letting go of stress Managing emotions Mindfulness for teachers Positive mindset Stress management tips Stress relief techniques Teacher self-care educator wellbeing

31 Dec 2018 Blog

Phoenix Support For Educators

I need an extension - on extending children's interests

“You don’t look like you’re enjoying your job, what are you stressed about?” “I have so much paperwork”, sighs the educator with a furrowed brow as she looks up between piles of folders, and trimmed p...

Australian Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) Child-led learning activities Early childhood education Educator stress management Enhancing child engagement Extending children's interests Meaningful learning experiences Planning cycle in education Reflective practice in education Responsive teaching strategies child education childcare early childhood education

17 May 2018 Blog

Kate Wengier

It's time to teach food to our children...

And I mean Teach (not preach) Food (not nutrition) to our children. Forget nutrition education for children (or even adults for that matter), we need to go back to basics and teach food education firs...

Children's food knowledge Educating kids about healthy food Family meal planning Food awareness in children Food education for children Fun food activities for children Healthy eating habits Introducing vegetables to kids Non-diet approach for kids Teaching kids about food

1 Jan 2017 Blog

Hush Little Baby Early Childhood Music Classes, Jen Teh

Why we must sing to our babies

Singing is an intrinsic part of raising children. When a baby cries, it feels right to hum a lullaby. We sing action songs and nursery rhymes with our toddlers and young children. I have even spoken t...

Benefits of singing to babies Importance of lullabies Infant language acquisition Language development in infants Mother-baby interaction Parent-child bonding through music Positive effects of singing on babies Singing during pregnancy Singing for child development Singing to soothe babies

1 Jan 2017 Blog

Phoenix Support For Educators, Elise Waghorn

What is technology really doing to our children?

The amount of screen time children receive is alarming. Ernest et al. (2014) report that on average, 83% of children under the age of 6 years old in the United States today use some form of screen tim...

Childhood aggression and media exposure Children's sleep patterns and technology Family dynamics and media usage Healthy technology use for children Impact of technology on children Long-term effects of screen time on kids Media devices and family interactions Screen time effects on kids Technology and childhood obesity

1 May 2016 Blog

The Phoenix Cups, Chris Phoenix

Why Wellbeing isn’t all Sunshine and Rainbows

Why Wellbeing isn’t all Sunshine and Rainbows By Christopher Phoenix DOWNLOAD PDF PRINTABLE HERE >>> My Wellbeing Workshop is not all sunshine, rainbows, and yoga. My Mindfulness Presentations are not...

Comedy in wellbeing Empowering workshops Hypnosis demonstrations Mind-blowing keynotes Mindfulness presentations Personal narratives Phoenix Cups Phoenix Cups Framework Positive mindset challenges Resilient self-image Unhelpful thinking Unhelpful thinking styles Wellbeing workshops mindfulness

31 Dec 2015 Blog

The Phoenix Cups, Chris Phoenix

Earth Child

Environmental Sustainability with Phoenix Support for Educators The earth is estimated to be 4.5 billion years old.Agricultural humans have only been on this planet for 10,000 years.In that 10,000 yea...

Climate change Environmental sustainability Future generations Greenhouse gas emissions Industrial Revolution impact Melting ice caps Natural disasters increase Population growth effects Sea level rise Sustainability education

31 Dec 2015 Blog

Phoenix Support For Educators, Sandi Phoenix

Anything is possible

This article was first published in 2015, and still relevant today. Education and care is changing. Quality education and care is no longer rigid, inflexible and bound by Kilometres of red tape. It is...

Australian education trends Child-centered education Dynamic educators Education and care innovation Educator professionalism Flexible education systems Innovative teaching practices Outside the box thinking Quality education and care Respecting children's needs

29 Sep 2015 Blog

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