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Coaching vs. Mentoring Cheat Sheet for Educational Leaders

Coaching vs. Mentoring Cheat Sheet for Educational Leaders

In early childhood services, leadership is relational. Whether you're guiding a new educator or supporting a seasoned team member through change, knowing when to coach and when to mentor is essential. These approaches aren’t interchangeable; they serve different purposes, require…
Educational Leader Guide: Check-In Rituals

Educational Leader Guide: Check-In Rituals

In the fast-paced world, leadership isn’t just about compliance or curriculum; it’s about connection. One of the most powerful, yet often overlooked, tools in a leader’s toolkit is the humble check-in ritual. These moments of intentional pause can transform team…
5 Examples Of Risk Assessments For Early Childhood Services

5 Examples Of Risk Assessments For Early Childhood Services

The following article provides 5 examples of risk assessments tailored for early childhood services, including Local Park Excursion, Art & Sensory Play, Loose Parts Construction Zone Risk Assessment, Fire Drill & Emergency Evacuation, and Dramatic Play with Costumes & Props,…
Q: How Many Risk Assessments Do Services Require?

Q: How Many Risk Assessments Do Services Require?

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

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

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

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

“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

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

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

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…
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