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The day we met Jet Pack Man; A story about fun cup filling

Phoenix Support For Educators, Sandi Phoenix

The day we met Jet Pack Man; A story about fun cup filling

Transitions were not Jaxon’s favourite thing. In fact, he would resist every one of them. Time to go inside? Nope. Time to wash our hands? I don’t think so. Group time? Not happening. Jaxon taught his...

Child engagement Creative play Early childhood education Educational strategies Emotional well-being Flow state in children Fun Cup Fun Cup filling Phoenix Cups Phoenix Cups Framework Positive behavior support Reflective teaching practices

29 Oct 2021

Angry about 'under the roof ratio'? You're doing it wrong

Phoenix Support For Educators, Sandi Phoenix

Angry about 'under the roof ratio'? You're doing it wrong

If you cringe when the words 'Under the roof' are uttered, then chances are you’re doing it wrong. The Australian National Quality Framework (NQF) brought with it ratios intended to improve outcomes f...

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31 Aug 2021

Taking the ego out of teaching

Taking the ego out of teaching

DOWNLOAD PDF PRINTABLE HERE >>> As we continue to evolve in our understandings of early childhood research and theory, in particular in the area of neuroscience, we are moving in directions that are i...

Child autonomy in learning Child-led learning Classroom management strategies Early childhood education Educational neuroscience Play-based Learning Professional integrity in teaching Reflective teaching practices Teacher ego Values-based education

24 Jun 2021

“I’m into risky play...BUT”

“I’m into risky play...BUT”

DOWNLOAD PDF PRINTABLE HERE >>> ” The new “I’m not racist...BUT” of early childhood. It’s too conclusive to argue with - the research is out, nearly every professional development, conference, blog po...

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24 Jun 2021

Nature Play QLD - Peter Gray Forum Videos

Phoenix Support For Educators

Nature Play QLD - Peter Gray Forum Videos

This professional learning seminar has been provided for free by Nature Play QLD Peter Gray is an American psychologist and research professor in the Department of Psychology at Boston College. He is ...

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31 May 2021 Resources

Helen E. Buckley

"The little boy" poem

I am posting this powerful poem for critical thinking about teacher-led art experiences. The reason is two-fold; 1) I can't find a nice post of it on the internet; 2) I have found two versions of the ...

Art in education Child autonomy in learning Childhood Children's behaviour Classroom dynamics Creative expression Developmental psychology Early childhood education Education philosophy Individual creativity Student-teacher relationship Teacher-led activities poem teacher

31 Oct 2020

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

I need an extension - on extending children's interests

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...

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17 May 2018