Tag: connection based approach
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From Proof to Presence: Documenting Learning Without Compromising Privacy
How do we move beyond documentation as proof of learning, and instead honour children’s presence, while also protecting their privacy in a digital age?
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Wrapped in Warmth: How Hygge-inspired environments nurture emotional safety
When a pedagogy of care and emotional wellbeing is woven throughout our programs and practices, learning flourishes, but what if our environments could do more than that? What if they could be curated in a way that supports children to feel a strong sense of safety and belonging… What if it felt just like a…
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Bush, Blankets & Belonging: Finding Hygge in Nature
In an early childhood setting, hygge can be felt in the gentle rhythm of the day, through the soft glow of natural light, and the thoughtful inclusion of textures and objects that reflect the home and heart.
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Slow Pedagogy: The Art of ‘Being With’ Children
Children thrive not just through structured learning but through meaningful interactions, unhurried conversations, and shared experiences.
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Slow Pedagogy: Embracing a Meaningful and Unhurried Approach to Early Childhood Education
Slow pedagogy aims to offer a gentle, intentional, child-centered approach that prioritises deep learning, curiosity, and emotional well-being and encourages children to explore the world at their own pace, fostering creativity, problem-solving, independence and resilience.
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Tales of teacher anxiety and the journey towards connection.
My teacher anxiety dream goes a little something like this… There are children running around the room, throwing things, and screaming. They are not listening to anything I have to say…
The Humble Educator 