G'day, So here is any interesting question worth sitting with: can children learn to stick with something hard in a room led by educators and teachers who are understaffed and increasingly walking away? The honest answer, backed by decades of developmental research, is that persistence is not a personality trait some children happen to have. It is built moment by moment, in how an adult responds when a child hits the wall, and that response depends entirely on how much capacity that adult has...
about 2 months ago • 3 min read
Hi there and good morning to you, Did you know, only twenty-three per cent of Australian children aged five to fourteen meet the recommended sixty minutes of physical activity a day, and fewer than half of primary-aged children can competently perform the basic movement patterns we tend to assume come naturally: running, hopping, catching, throwing. These are not fringe statistics. They describe a generation of children arriving in early childhood rooms with less foundational movement...
2 months ago • 3 min read
Problem-Solving is a Learnable Skill Problem-solving is not only a cognitive process but also a social, emotional, and behavioural challenge. It requires persistence, perspective, and planning. With intentional scaffolding, we can help children develop this critical lifelong capability. For Ages 0–3: Young children encounter simple problems daily, how to reach a toy, how to express a need. As we support problem-solving by pausing, modelling, and allowing time for children to try before...
12 months ago • 1 min read
Prioritising Your Wellbeing as You Build a Culture of Wellbeing for Children In early childhood education, you’re more than a teacher—you’re a source of support, encouragement, and inspiration. But as you pour energy into nurturing the wellbeing of the children you care for, it’s essential to remember that your own wellbeing matters just as much. Taking steps to care for yourself helps you bring the best version of yourself to the classroom, which in turn enhances your ability to build a...
almost 2 years ago • 2 min read
