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Q: How Many Risk Assessments Do Services Require?

Q: How Many Risk Assessments Do Services Require? New!

A: Under Regulations 101–102D, approved providers and educators must conduct risk assessments for activities that may pose risks to children’s health, safety, or well-being.
Connection Over Control: Gentle Strategies for Supporting Toddlers and Preschoolers

Connection Over Control: Gentle Strategies for Supporting Toddlers and Preschoolers New!

In the rhythm of early childhood, emotional storms are natural. Toddlers and preschoolers are still learning to navigate big feelings, and their expressions, whether tears, tantrums, or withdrawal, are often calls for connection, not correction. As educators, our role is…
National Children’s Week: Listening to the Wisdom of Children

National Children’s Week: Listening to the Wisdom of Children New!

National Children’s Week (18th - 26th October) is more than a calendar event—it’s a call to action. A reminder to pause, reflect, and truly listen to the voices of children. In early childhood settings, where play, learning, and relationships intertwine,…
Engaging Games for Preschoolers Aged 3–5

Engaging Games for Preschoolers Aged 3–5 New!

Play isn’t just fun—it’s foundational. For children aged 3 to 5, games offer rich opportunities to build social skills, emotional regulation, motor coordination, and early literacy and numeracy. Whether you're refreshing your weekly program or designing a themed experience, here…
Why I Stay: Meet Aisha, Early Childhood Educator, 12 Years in Practice

Why I Stay: Meet Aisha, Early Childhood Educator, 12 Years in Practice New!

“Every time a child runs into my arms like I’m their whole world—that’s when I know I’m exactly where I’m meant to be.”
Designing Exceeding Programs

Designing Exceeding Programs New!

In the rhythm of early childhood education, weekly programs often become the heartbeat of practice—a steady pulse of planned experiences, observations, and reflections. But what transforms a weekly plan from “meeting expectations” to “exceeding standards”? The answer lies not in…
Team Empowerment in Early Childhood

Team Empowerment in Early Childhood New!

In early childhood education, empowered teams are the heartbeat of quality practice. When educators feel valued, heard, and supported, they don’t just comply—they co-create. Team empowerment isn’t a management strategy; it’s a relational commitment to emotional safety, shared purpose, and…
Emotional Intelligence as Pedagogy

Emotional Intelligence as Pedagogy New!

In early childhood education, the most powerful tools aren’t found in policy binders or compliance checklists—they’re embedded in the emotional fabric of our relationships. Emotional intelligence isn’t a soft skill; it’s a pedagogical framework. It shapes how we teach, how…
Celebrating Diwali – Photos of Activities and Learning Spaces

Celebrating Diwali – Photos of Activities and Learning Spaces

The following setups and experiences are designed to foster fine motor skills, pattern recognition, and joyful engagement with the traditions of the Festival of Lights. Each activity offers opportunities for children to express themselves, explore symbolism, and co-create meaning in…
Supervision Zones

Supervision Zones

The concept of supervision zones is a practical strategy to enhance child safety and educator accountability where educators are assigned to actively supervise and engage with children.
5 Diwali Rhymes and Songs For Young Children

5 Diwali Rhymes and Songs For Young Children

Diwali is a time when families light lamps, share sweets, wear bright clothes, and say kind words to each other. It’s all about light, love, and joy. Here are 5 joyful, easy-to-sing Diwali songs for preschoolers—each with a familiar tune…
Trusting Professional Judgement When Documenting

Trusting Professional Judgement When Documenting

Documentation is more than a compliance task; it’s a powerful tool for reflection, connection, and responsive programming. Yet with the increasing demands on educators’ time, it’s vital to reaffirm a core principle: educators are trusted professionals, capable of discerning which…

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