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Reflective practice – The key to providing better educational experiences
Reflective practice in child care helps Educators to approach ongoing challenges, situations and ways of doing things. By engaging in critical reflection, Educators are better informed when it comes to making decisions. Naomi McLeod on [...]
Teaching Strategies: Early Childhood Contemporary Approaches
Every child has the right to quality early childhood education. When we value these rights, it compels us to provide learning in an environment based on high-quality pedagogy. Reflecting on our teaching strategies in early [...]
Encouraging Resilience in Children
How do you help your child bounce back from disappointments and life’s challenges? You may have heard about the importance of building resilience in children, but do you know what it is and how to [...]
Building Secure, Respectful and Reciprocal Relationships with Children
The relationships children build at child care are at the centre of all learning. Research shows that Educator-child relationships matter as do those with other children. "Secure, respectful and reciprocal relationships" is one of the [...]
How Pretend Play Helps Children Learn and Develop New Skills
Pretend play is an essential part of every childhood. In the past, you may have viewed imaginary games as merely a fun activity. But are you aware that playing make-believe and imaginative role play benefits [...]