The case for using stories to document a child’s learning journey Learning stories are documentation “for,” not documentation “of.” Dr. Annie White Traditional assessment is documentation “of” — reflections on a child in checkpoint format. By contrast, learning stories are … Read More
Innovative Intermediate – The Fergusson Philosophy
A Culture of Inclusion and Rising to the Challenge Interviewed: Simon Kenny (Principal) and Andrew de Wit (Teacher). Our curriculum is based around our “rise” values – we expect all our kids to rise to the challenge. Those values are … Read More
Making Everyday ECE Routines Into Extraordinary Rituals
Everyday early childhood routines are a gold mine for finding rituals. That allows you and your staff to make a “psychological shift that impacts your attitudes and reactions.” Toni Christie Early childhood expert, Toni Christie, Childspace Early Childhood Institute based … Read More
Tips For Using Video in Your Early Learning Service
Ideas for using produced videos This year, about 80% of content people view online will be video, says the authoritative US Inc magazine. You are probably using videos in your learning stories or in your communications with parents as way … Read More
Tom Drummond on Connecting to Children in ECE
An Amazing Trove Of Materials To Support Improved Teaching Practice The course material is there. Just take it. Let’s make the world a better place. Tom Drummond Tom Drummond is an emeritus professor in early education, based in Seattle. We … Read More
Using Images For Authentic Assessment In Stories
Using Images For Authentic Assessment Photographs as well as learning stories that capture learning through photographs or video recordings are ‘authentic assessment’. – Marilyn Rice As an early childhood educator, do you occasionally wonder if the images you share are … Read More
Announcing Our New Online Form Builder
Less Paper, More Collaboration, Efficiency & Sharing of Best Practice While Educa is a robust documentation platform, we know there’s still a lot of paper at your centre. Our just-released, multi-faceted Forms builder addresses this need. It aims to significantly … Read More
Making Your ECE Service Philosophy Authentic and Real
Bringing Your Guiding Principles To Life “A statement that connects for your team requires conversation, collaboration and critical reflection.” Kelly Goodsir Your service philosophy is on the wall in the entrance foyer, it’s in the newsletter, on the website, and … Read More
Is Food Play OK in Early Learning Services?
The Fight Over Food Play “Mei did not understand why the children were playing with rice. At home, her mom cooks rice for meals. She refused to play with these children because they were playing with rice. She knew that … Read More
Teaching as Inquiry in ECE – What, Why and How To
Benefits, Method and Tips – Jane Warnock Explains “Teaching as Inquiry ultimately benefits self and puts you in the forefront in ‘what you do’ that benefits the children. It should be part of your day, not an addition to what … Read More