Strip It Back - Why I choose a calmer classroom approach
Back when I first started teaching (all those years ago!) I used to love to fill the walls of my classroom with an array of children’s...
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Kate Hodgekiss
- Aug 20, 2018
- 3 min
Emotional Development - 4 Factors to Consider
With the introduction of the Early Years Learning Framework (2009) we have seen an increased emphasis on children’s emotional and social...
Kate Hodgekiss
- Jun 12, 2018
- 4 min
What's Theory Got To Do With It? - EYLF principle 3 - high expectations and equity
The Early Years Learning Framework (DEEWR, 2009, p. 12) sets out five principles of early education and the second is “High Expectations...
Kate Hodgekiss
- May 31, 2018
- 3 min
What's Theory Got To Do With It? EYLF principle 2 - Partnerships.
The Early Years Learning Framework (DEEWR, 2009, p. 12) sets out five principles of early education and the second is “Partnerships”....
Kate Hodgekiss
- May 26, 2018
- 3 min
What's Theory Got To Do With It? EYLF principle 1- relationships.
The Early Years Learning Framework (DEEWR, 2009, p. 12) sets out five principles of early education and the first is “Secure, respectful...
Kate Hodgekiss
- Mar 4, 2018
- 3 min
5 Reasons Relationships Trump Everything Else
In the early childhood sector we have seen a shift in approach, as emphasis that used to be placed on skill and ability is now placed on...
Kate Hodgekiss
- Jan 7, 2018
- 3 min
Brain Development - How Knowledge Guides Practice
When I completed my degree, I did so without a deep understanding of children’s brain development. And, if I’m being honest, I didn’t...
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