Teaching, Not Training “Cui bono? Who benefits? is always a useful question to ask about a deeply entrenched and widely accepted practice. In this case, it is not merely the individual rewarder who comes out ahead; it is th... Behaviour charts Behaviour guidance Behaviour management Behaviourism Children's autonomy Children's behaviour Connection Cup® Connection Seeking Freedom Cup® Fun Cup® Intrinsic motivation Mastery Cup® Needs literacy Safety Cup® The Phoenix Cups® Framework Will to fill™ punishment rewards 14 Jul 2025 Blog
NAIDOC Week 2025 2025 NAIDOC Week Theme: The next generation: Strength, Vision & Legacy Held in the first week of July each year, from Sunday to SundayisNational NAIDOC Week.This year marks 50 years of celebrating NAI... Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Culture Aboriginal perspectives Cultural inclusion Educator resources NAIDOC Week Pedagogy Recommended resources early childhood 8 Jul 2025 Resources
The Day Taylor Swift Came To Kinder It was book week. Sophie enters the room in super star style, sprouting her bedazzling sparkly dress, her sequined handbag, tiara and… plastic pink heels. “ Hi everyone! Sophie is not here today, I’m ... Book week Child-led learning Children's autonomy Connection Cup® Experiential learning Freedom Cup® Fun Cup® Interaction ratio Mastery Cup® Positive interactions Risk assessment Safety Cup® The Phoenix Cups® Framework 14 Jun 2025 Blog
A Journey of Growth and Transformation at Nido Early School Trafalgar As education coaches and mentors, we get to witness some incredible transformations in early years services across Australia. But every now and then, a service embeds itself in our hearts. We don’t ju... Childhood advocacy Coaching & mentoring Educational Leader Mastery Cup® Risky play School readiness The Phoenix Cups® Framework 28 May 2025 Blog
Fostering children's wellbeing Download this Article Please subscribe below to download a printable copy of this article: Full Name * Email * Mobile * Campaign Blog Articles Referring Article * Fostering Children's Wellbeing Submit... Childhood advocacy Children's wellbeing Connection Cup® Freedom Cup® Fun Cup® Mastery Cup® Music in early years Risky play Safety Cup® Self-worth and belonging Skill to fill™ The Phoenix Cups® Framework 16 Apr 2025 Blog
Flow Pedagogy Download this Article Please subscribe below to download a printable copy of this article: Full Name * Email * Mobile * Campaign Blog Articles Referring Article * Flow Pedagogy Submit Thank You For su... Connection Cup® Flow in early years Freedom Cup® Fun Cup® Imaginative play Mastery Cup® Neuroscience Pedagogy Positive psychology Safety Cup® The Phoenix Cups® Framework 8 Apr 2025 Blog
Connection Seeking: Reframing Attention Seeking Download this Article Please subscribe below to download a printable copy of this article: Full Name * Email * Mobile * Campaign Blog Articles Referring Article * Connection Seeking: Reframing Attenti... Basic human needs Behaviour guidance Behaviour management Behaviourism Children's wellbeing Connection Cup® Connection Plan Connection Seeking Interaction ratio Intrinsic motivation Self-worth and belonging The Phoenix Cups® Framework attention seeking 25 Feb 2025 Blog
Creating a Culture of Wellbeing Download this Article Please subscribe below to download a printable copy of this article: Full Name * Email * Mobile * Campaign Blog Articles Referring Article * Creating a Culture of Wellbeing Submi... Connection Cup® Educator ethics Educator wellbeing Emotional resilience in children Freedom Cup® Fun Cup® Mastery Cup® Safety Cup® Self-worth and belonging The Phoenix Cups® Framework 24 Feb 2025 Blog
Are We Supervising Children? Or Are We Looking at Them? Disclaimer: This is Part 2 of this series! If you'd like to read part one, click here . Supervision in early years education extends far beyond simple head counts or rigid supervision plans. It is a d... Active Supervision Active supervision Child protection Child safety Child supervision guidelines Compliance Flow in early years National Quality Framework (NQF) National Quality Standard (NQS) Risk assessment Trauma informed practice Trauma-Informed Care 26 Jan 2025 Blog
Throwing Away the Supervision Plan – Finding Effective Supervision Strategies That Work Ensuring the safety and well-being of children is at the heart of every early learning service. Active supervision stands as a fundamental strategy in this effort, going beyond simply being present an... Active Supervision Active supervision Child protection Child safety Child supervision guidelines Compliance Flow in early years Planning & programming Risk assessment The Phoenix Cups® Framework 19 Jan 2025 Blog
Crafting a culture of wellbeing as an Educational Leader As 2025 roars into full swing, one voice from the sector is echoing loud and clear…BURN OUT! Lets not dilly dally around this point – rather face it head on and begin to employ our collective thought ... Connection Cup® Critical reflection Educational Leader Educator wellbeing Fun Cup® Mastery Cup® National Quality Framework (NQF) National Quality Standard (NQS) Neuroscience Pedagogy Safety Cup® The Phoenix Cups® Framework 29 Dec 2024 Blog
The Neurological Impact of Trauma: Strategies for Supporting Children in Early Education Trauma can have profound and lasting effects on children’s neurological, emotional, and social development. For educators, understanding these impacts is vital for creating environments where children... Behaviour guidance Behaviour management Child safety Children's wellbeing Emotional regulation in children Emotional resilience in children Social and emotional learning Trauma informed practice Trauma-Informed Care 27 Nov 2024 Blog