Kate HodgekissJun 24, 20194 minStrip It Back - Why I choose a calmer classroom approachBack 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...
Kate HodgekissJun 12, 20183 minWhat's Theory Got To Do With It? - EYLF principle 3 - high expectations and equityThe Early Years Learning Framework (DEEWR, 2009, p. 12) sets out five principles of early education and the second is “High Expectations...
Kate HodgekissMar 29, 20184 minConnecting with Animals - A Visit to Follyfoot Farm Educational Children's ServiceThis week I visited a service on the Central Coast of NSW called Follyfoot Farm Educational Children’s Service. As the name suggests,...
Kate HodgekissJan 7, 20183 minBrain Development - How Knowledge Guides PracticeWhen 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...