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Children’s agency is all about empowering children to make choices, express their ideas, and influence decisions that affect them. It’s not just a buzzword—it’s a cornerstone of respectful, rights-based early childhood education. The following article provides information on Why Is…

Helping toddlers and preschoolers build emotional vocabulary is like giving them a toolbox for life—they learn to name what they feel, which helps them express themselves, regulate emotions, and connect with others. Here are some engaging, developmentally appropriate strategies and…

An Individual Learning Plan (ILP) in early childhood is a tailored document that outlines specific goals, strategies, and supports for a child, particularly one with a disability, developmental delay, or unique learning needs. The following article provides information on What…

Here’s a thoughtful set of critical reflection questions you can use to evaluate and enrich cultural displays in your service.

A “feelings toolbox” is a collection of strategies, visuals, and resources that help children recognize, express, and regulate their emotions. The following article provides information on What Is A Feeling Toolbox?, Benefits Of A Feeling Toolbox, Feeling Toolbox Tools For…

Language and literacy experiences for preschoolers aged 3 to 5 are all about sparking curiosity, building confidence, and laying the foundation for lifelong communication. Here’s a mix of engaging, developmentally appropriate ideas you can weave into your program.

Here are some thoughtfully framed critical reflection questions you can use with your team or in professional discussions to unpack the AEDC 2024 findings.

Self-talk is a powerful tool for helping children manage their emotions and behaviors. When used intentionally, it can guide children through tricky moments by giving them the language to pause, reflect, and choose a response. The following article provides information…

Based on the AEDC 2024 findings, here are 5 targeted strategies services can implement to respond thoughtfully and effectively to rising developmental vulnerabilities.

Supporting a toddler through moments of heightened emotion requires patience and thoughtful strategies. Here are some effective de-escalation techniques you can try. The following article provides information on De-escalation Strategies During A Tantrum, De-escalation Strategies During Separation Anxiety, De-escalation Strategies…

The following provides practical examples of critical reflections in early childhood education, drawn from real-world scenarios.

The following provides a playful mix of language and literacy experiences perfect for toddlers (around 2–3 years), designed to build vocabulary, listening, and early communication skills through everyday fun.