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First Door

Locality: Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Phone: +61 7 3204 4336

Address: North Lakes Hotel Conference & Function Centre 4509 Brisbane, QLD, Australia

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25.01.2022 Thinking of all the amazing Early Childhood educators we know, and wanted to put a big shout out there for the incredible work you do each day. Thank you for celebrating and nurturing all the important qualities in children and our future adults. Three cheers to all Early Childhood educators, and to your mighty role in society. Wednesday 2nd September is Early Childhood Educators Day - let the love, respect and celebrations of you begin!

25.01.2022 Whatever your leadership role, focusing on strengths is one of the greatest differences you can make to get the best from people and organisations. Everyone has strengths and the potential to develop them to become more satisfied, engaged, fulfilled and effective at work. Learn more about how to Flourish in Leadership here: https://uc90k4sz.pages.infusionsoft.net

25.01.2022 THIS is early childhood at its best! We love your work Pelican Waters Golden Beach Kindergarten and Childcare.

25.01.2022 Like all things in nature, children's developmental learning has a natural unfolding, and each stage is important for the next stage. Providing the environment for babies and children to have freedom of movement, with unrushed time to explore and master movement, is part of building a strong foundation for EVERY baby and child. Part of the joy of being an educator is noticing what the child can do independently, and recognising each child's progress in their own learning jou...rney. Mastery of each stage of movement supports the child's sensory integration, physical coordination, self-confidence, competence and eventually independence. Part 1 of our online course, 'Transforming Pedagogy for authentic learning' explores the ingredients for children's authentic learning, and the key requirements to support developmental learning. See details here: https://firstdoor.thinkific.com/courses/authentic-learning

24.01.2022 When commitment, persistence and dedication all come together, into this moment of sweet success! Congratulations Jodie for successfully completing your Diploma of Leadership and Management qualification. Three cheers to your success as a Service Manager at Sesame Lane Kippa Ring - Anzac Avenue, and to your employer, Sesame Lane Childcare and Kindergarten for supporting your professional learning journey with First Door.

24.01.2022 Peek-a-boo faces is a playful and great resource to help children make sense of people wearing face masks. Download your free copy to share here. Big shout out of thanks to Australian Childhood Foundation for producing this resource.... https://www.childhood.org.au//uplo/2020/08/masks_young.pdf

24.01.2022 Do you feel pressured and uncertain about your priorities for the educational program and practice - to best support childrens learning and wellbeing? Imagine how it would feel if you had purpose and clarity in your practice, so that you could: take away the stress and hectic pace of churning out activities to tick off childrens learning. value and prioritise SLOWING DOWN to really see and listen to each child. ... Because thats exactly what needs to happen - to nourish childrens belonging and wellbeing for learning (and your own wellbeing too!). Weve created an online course for you! Connect with purpose, priorities and inspired practice to see the joy and rewards of supporting real and meaningful learning for children. See the online course details: https://firstdoor.thinkific.com/courses/authentic-learning

24.01.2022 Do you seize opportunities (like our heavy rain today) for 'BEING'? Find out more about 'BEING' and the fabulous practice at Bribie Island Community Kindergarten here: https://firstdoor.thinkific.com/courses/authentic-learning BEING: "Childhood is a time to be, to seek and make meaning of the world."... "Being recognises the significance of the here and now in children's lives. It is about the present and them knowing themselves, building and maintaining relationships with others, engaging with life's joys and complexities, and meeting challenges in everyday life. The early childhood years are not solely preparation for the future but also about the present." (The EYLF for Australia, 2009, p.7) See: www.firstdoor.com.au

23.01.2022 The brillant Nathan Wallis sharing crucial understandings for a childs first three years, when brains are being wired for life through relationship and environment. Weird isnt it, that we think children get set up for their life with what they achieve at school... but really so much is predetermined by their experience in their preschool years. The most important learning years in a lifetime. Its reassuring to see more Early Childhood services moving to primary care, with careful rostering to ensure consistency in relationship and interactions. Hes right, educators come into this career to establish rewarding relationships and to make a huge contribution to each childs wellbeing, learning and development.

22.01.2022 It was a complete joy to spend another day at Bush Kindy, with the team and children of Bribie Island Community Kindergarten, and to film another important professional conversation with Narelle! Enjoy this little peek inside Excellence in Early Childhood Education and Care.

22.01.2022 It was fabulous to spend last Saturday with 22 fab team members at Chatterbox Early Learning & Child Care. Our team workshop explored creating an active learning environment, with a hands-on experience to see and feel the difference between being an active or passive learner! One group experienced uninterrupted 'child-led', play-based learning using loose parts, and the other group experienced a teacher-led 'group time'. WOW! The difference between the two groups blew our m...inds! Guess which group enjoyed a blissful experience with a quiet, engaged hum of participation... and which group experienced boredom, frustration and 'tantrums'?! This workshop was based on Chapter 3 of our online course: Transforming Pedagogy for authentic learning. See: https://firstdoor.thinkific.com/courses/authentic-learning

22.01.2022 Child-led with a purpose = self-motivation and authentic learning. Can you imagine all the experimentation, trial and error, peer scaffolding and contribution that happened to create an operating Zip Line?! To learn more about supporting authentic learning see: https://firstdoor.thinkific.com/courses/authentic-learning... We love your work Bribie Island Community Kindergarten.

21.01.2022 Being a successful Early Childhood service leader or Director/Manager takes a whole lot of heart and talent. Most of us step up into leadership roles from being qualified as an educator and find ourselves learning the ‘hard way’ about what it takes to be a successful leader. Our ‘Flourish in Leadership’ course has been designed for Early Childhood Leaders to step up in: developing emotional intelligence personally and within your team leading and managing effective workpl...ace relationships leading and managing team effectiveness developing a workplace learning environment Work at your own pace through this eLearning course to complete four units from the Diploma of Leadership and Management, Nationally recognised qualification. You’ll receive up to twelve months access to course resources, with: conversations and support with a personal mentor for each of the four units resources and video tutorials relating to NQS QA 4 and 7 workplace projects to support you and your team to thrive, working together as a growth-focused team and Early Childhood service See full details and enrol here: https://uc90k4sz.pages.infusionsoft.net/ *** You can enrol from any location in Australia. RTO code 40782. Learn more about how to Flourish in Leadership here: https://uc90k4sz.pages.infusionsoft.net

21.01.2022 Love this - can anyone relate to this? The art of NOT overreacting, interferring, and interrupting a child’s engagement and learning! https://www.instagram.com/reel/CL37w07htLK/

20.01.2022 Were all adapting from the sudden loss of life as we knew it, including the important Three Rs: Routines, Rituals And Rhythm. The Three Rs give us a sense of predictability of what happens next, and when each day. This supports and stimulates childrens (and our own) security, self-regulation, wellbeing, and ability to adapt. So weve created a daily planner tool to help bring back the three Rs, so you can cultivate new daily predictable rhythms and routines. It encour...ages you to think about and discuss the things you can do, to bring a healthy balance for wellbeing in your daily routine: Connection - Being helpful - Brain food - Feel good - Nature or garden - Active - Screen free - Healthy eating - Fun. Download your free daily Three Rs planner here: https://firstdoor.com.au/about-/early-childhood-specialists

20.01.2022 HOORAY! Following 6 months of course creation, its exciting to officially launch Transforming Pedagogy for Early Childhood educators and teams. This professional learning journey transforms your purpose and practice to nurture real and meaningful learning in early childhood. Shift your priorities from the hectic pace and pressure of churning out activities to tick off learning, and instead see the rewards of nourishing Belonging, Being & Becoming. Find out how your prof...essional growth is supported in this online course. See: https://firstdoor.thinkific.com/courses/authentic-learning See more

19.01.2022 The joy of being back in workshops at last, with this team of 18 dedicated educators at Olsen Avenue Community Childrens Centre, on Saturday morning. . This team development workshop focused on team identity, connection, wellbeing and communication. In just two hours we collaborated to draft a shared team purpose/mission statement together, figured out the stages of team development and ways to keep moving forward, discovered personal strengths within the team, AND explore...d communication for a culture of enquiry! . It was such a pleasure to work with you all... in person! Cheers to your ongoing discovery and professional learning. See more

19.01.2022 Were sad to need to postpone our graduation celebration this month, so please join with us in celebrating the success of these two, First Door qualified educators. Stacy, one of our fabulous apprentice students from Sesame Lane Care & Kindergarten received her Diploma qualification in March. Stacy has shown dedication in both completing this qualification and in putting her learning into practice. This is reflected in the wonderful environments Stacy is creating for the chi...ldren in the nursery. Congratulations Stacy, from Jodie and the team at First Door. Huge congratulations also go to Jemma. Its a massive achievement to juggle senior school with the workload in this Certificate lll qualification, and it is wonderful to see Jemmas success in completing her school based traineeship. Special thanks to the fab team at Northpine Christian College Childcare and Early Learning Centre for all you do to support our students success. We wish both Stacy and Jemma a wonderful career in Early Childhood Education and Care.

18.01.2022 Surround yourself with people that support you to be your best, and cherish them. Last night was a special and fun celebration for our fab team. Im totally blessed to have these three, Justine, Jodie and Shirley by my side to create and share First Doors professional learning experience.

18.01.2022 PLAY is still widely misunderstood for its massive role in learning, development and wellbeing. . Despite the research, educators feel pressured to prematurely teach young children, rather than promoting the vital role of PLAY in Early Childhood - 7 years. P - Promotes problem solving, imagination, creativity and agency.... . L - Leads exploration, discovery and development of new skills. . A - Always is led by the child, and belongs to the child. . Y- Yields the highest form of learning, with involved and active learners. Young children need educators that deeply respect the value of PLAY; and, advocate for childrens right and need to PLAY.

17.01.2022 Imagine how much better the world would be, if every child was given the opportunity to flourish! YOU can help, and it starts with a single step in your professional learning to rethink behaviour! Behaviour Rethink for educators is an eLearning course designed to inspire you in your role, to support each childs wellbeing and self-regulation skills. See all the details and register here:... https://1nhdggoa.pages.infusionsoft.net Heres what educators tell us that they wanted and GAINED from this course: 1. Understand behaviour and learn new ways to support children 2. Use better strategies to guide children 3. Feel more confident in my approach 4. Rethink, improve and change my/teams approach

17.01.2022 In this beautiful audio story, Little Possum learns the joy of slowing down and staying home. Encourage children to listen to this story with their eyes closed. This helps blank the canvas to support focus, listening, and their imagination. Little Possum Stays Home, by Wild Hearts Play.

17.01.2022 Quality Early Childhood education embraces the legacy of Sir Ken Robinsons work, seeing creativity as a disposition for learning and a quality to nurture in children, rather than to stifle. Its sad to learn of the passing of Sir Ken Robinson on 21st August. Lets continue his mission to protect childrens creativity and to advocate for change in the education system.

17.01.2022 Congratulations Amber! You did it!! Well done on the fabulous achievement of obtaining your Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care. We have enjoyed watching you flourish! Have fun celebrating all of your hard work. Well done from us all at First Door.

16.01.2022 Do you know someone that could become an incredible Early Childhood educator? Please pass on this news to them! - We have many wonderful Early Childhood services that are ASKING for First Door students to work there, right now.... - Once enrolled to start your nationally recognised qualification, then you are able to be employed as an educator and work as you study (to date ALL of our students have gained employment while studying with First Door) - Our profession is GROWING, so Early Childhood educators are in demand. Job security feels great! - First Door is a Skills Assure provider, so Queensland Government is able to subsidise your course fees providing you are eligible (most of our students pay up to $25 per unit or $0 fees) - Early Childhood employers are looking to take on trainees or apprentices and support their on-the-job training as there is a 50% wage subsidy. - When Educators feel valued and confident, with the workplace skills and knowledge that come while studying with First Door, then the rewards of our profession are HUGE. - The Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care qualification opens up career pathways. Pass on the great news! Send us a message below or phone: 07 3204 4336 to find out more See: www.firstdoor.com.au

15.01.2022 Term 4 already! A time to reflect on each child's learning and development, and about our practice as educators over the year. It's easy to get caught up in pressure, overload or uncertainty in our mighty role to support each child’s learning and wellbeing. We've got the game changer for you. See: https://firstdoor.thinkific.com/courses/authentic-learning Gain lifetime access to all the tools you need - transform your purpose and practice to nurture real and meaningful learning in early childhood.

15.01.2022 Loving the simplicity in these homelike, inviting spaces with real and upcycled materials for children. Its fascinating to notice the change in the childrens interactions and care when they are in authentic learning environments. Are you working on reducing the catalogue puchased "learning resources" and streamlining your environment for more simple, "real" and beautiful spaces? Wed love you to share your photos and stories of progress with us.

15.01.2022 Super special moment right here! Seeing Joys long awaited goal of becoming a Diploma qualified Early Childhood educator come true. . Being a part of professional growth, personal victory and kicking goals is the best! . Congratulations on your dedication and fabulous achievement Joy.... . You are a tribute to never giving up on your dreams and working hard to get there. www.firstdoor.com.au #earlychildhoodeducation #earlychildhoodeducator #earlychildhooddiploma #joyinthejourney #youdidit

13.01.2022 Brighten up a childs day - think about how you show up, light up, build up and never give up - in your mighty role as an Early Childhood educator. Your positive, supportive presence is one of the most significant influences on a students day. You are the strategy. - Susan Hopkins. This great visual resource and many others are able to be downloaded at: northstarpaths.com

13.01.2022 Heres a feel good project for you and your children. Get creative with messages / art to spread love to the elderly. Please take a photo of your creations and add to the comments below. Wed love to see the love that youre spreading! See details at: https://postcodelove.wixsite.com/spreadlove

12.01.2022 Have you heard the news?! Following rave reviews... we are providing LIFETIME ACCESS to our new online course, 'Transforming Pedagogy for authentic learning'. See details and get started here: https://firstdoor.thinkific.com/courses/authentic-learning Now you can have unlimited access to your own treasure of professional wisdom, resources and inspiration in this professional learning journey. It's yours to refer to whenever you want/need, and as much as you like!

12.01.2022 Wow, such a great reminder and lesson for educators and parents! Each child's competence is influenced by our beliefs and the experiences we expose them to.

11.01.2022 Cheers to joy, through finding new ways in our new world. This is me with our First Door team, having Friday night drinks together... over zoom! . Our success in adjusting to our new world will show in how we can adapt and focus on new ways of belonging, being and becoming. . Special thanks to my dear hubby who loves catching golden moments.

11.01.2022 Its too easy to think of the child, their parent/s, other people... as the PROBLEM. Then its about them, and THEIR challenging behaviour, that is making our life difficult. The trouble is that kind of blame game doesnt help us to support the child, and can take our focus away from finding ways to part of the solution. . But worse, this thinking spreads and gets stuck. It can lead to the child being labelled as difficult, and this label becoming accepted by others. The ...tragic part is, this label becomes accepted by the child themselves and they start to live within that box of unhelpful expectations. This child is led by our thinking/approach to have poor self-esteem, and unhealthy development of behaviour and learning. . Do you feel trapped and unsupported through lack of knowledge/skills to understand behaviour, or in ways to support childrens wellbeing and healthy learning and development? . Behaviour Rethink guides educators to understand behaviour with strategies to support each child to flourish, by changing OUR approach and environment. . See the details here: https://1nhdggoa.pages.infusionsoft.net www.firstdoor.com.au #supportforeducators #earlychildhoodtraining #challengingbehaviour #behaviour #childdevelopment #earlychildhood #wellbeing #child #educators #children #learninganddevelopment #eylf

11.01.2022 The Wiggles have created this helpful and catchy little song. Social distancing.

11.01.2022 Here's your opportunity to join our First Door team! Are you a thought leader dedicated to making great things happen in the Early Childhood profession? First Door is looking for the right person to help us on our shared mission.... See all the details here: https://ary2skq1.pages.infusionsoft.net

10.01.2022 HUGE Congratulations to Narelle and the fab team at Bribie Island Community Kindergarten, for being awarded the highest possible quality rating of Excellence by ACECQA... for the third time! Thank you for sharing your work to inspire others in this mighty profession. Narelle Dawson from Bribie Island Community Kindergarten and Andrea Isitt from First Door are passionate advocates for child-centred practice. In this professional conversation, they share the need for educators to use reflection towards improved practices to: meet childrens needs, promote agency, have agreements instead of too many rules; and to observe, interact and respect each child as capable learners. From: Behaviour Rethink for Educators eLearning course. See details at: https://firstdoor.thinkific.com//behaviour-rethink-for-edu

10.01.2022 When we accelerate children's development ahead of their own readiness, it's like moving furniture into a house that has not yet been built. Childhood is THE precious time to build each person’s strong foundations for life. Young children need unrushed, play-based learning with lots of time for exploration, discovery, and mastery at each stage of their own developmental pathway. This process brings the child joy and competence, which supports their healthy self-esteem. Succ...ess builds success. Educators, teachers and parents need to stop treating childhood as if it is a race or a test of abilities. This means speaking up about the pressure and the implications of early/premature development, e.g. rushing a child to sit, walk, read, write, count and their early "preparation for school". Let's protect joyful childhoods, and see each child flourish with strong foundations for life. Learn more: https://firstdoor.thinkific.com/courses/authentic-learning

10.01.2022 How do we open up thinking, move knowledge 'to our bones', and change habits of practice? Explore how to build a professional learning community within Early Childhood teams. Get to know 'the gem' in each team member, and the role they play in the team.... Be strengths-focused to build capacity Use effective reflective processes and have courageous conversations Meeting rethink: share information effectively to meet learning styles, considering barriers Role model learning dispositions and be an ongoing learner Provide processes and opportunities to share knowledge, and to use new knowledge Recognise knowledge sharing effort! Learn more about how to Flourish in Leadership here: https://uc90k4sz.pages.infusionsoft.net

09.01.2022 Theres never been a better time to switch to a career filled with purpose, reward and opportunities. Completing an Early Childhood qualification with First Door means you are able to make a significant positive impact in peoples lives... AND there are lots of Government funding options to support you financially! . Find out if you can study for free, or for $10, or $25 per unit in the Certificate lll or Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care course. . If you are ...a job seeker with other qualifications, and want to reskill to become an Early Childhood educator, you may be eligible for BOOST funding under the Back to Work Program - for Government funded course fees. . With First Door, eligible people are able to be paid fortnightly Student Payments while they study 20 hours/week towards their CHC30113 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care, AND receive Government funded course fees! . We partner with our students to see YOU, and the children in your care, flourish. - Find out more on our Government funded fee options here: https://firstdoor.com.au/career-qualific/government-funding - Learn more about Student Payments: https://firstdoor.com.au/career-qualificati/student-payment RTO #40782

09.01.2022 Slowly and steadily, lets work together to ditch the phrase and routine of "Clean up time" . For children to engage in deep, play-based learning they need to have the time and space with unrushed and unpressured use of open-ended materials. We are supporting learning when children feel their play is valued and respected. . For this "respectful play environment" to exist; when children are finished playing, they need to put things back, ready for the next child to use. So ins...tead of "Clean up time", its about changing to using and understanding "Returning things where they BELONG." . When supported, expected and familiar, "returning things where they belong" becomes the norm. If not, then its part of our role to encourage and guide children to do this. . By teaching children and educators that childrens play is highly valued, and that all items have a home, children FEEL respected and they LEARN about care and respect. This is all part of authentic learning about fairness, rights of others, belonging, and becoming socially and environmentally responsible. . Learn more about authentic learning in our online course Transforming pedagogy for authentic learning See: https://firstdoor.thinkific.com/courses/authentic-learning #montessori #steiner #playbasedlearning #eylf #earlychildhoodeducationandcare #earlychildhoodeducation #earlychildhoodeducator #educators #earlychildhoodaustralia

08.01.2022 First Door is proud to be a Skills Assure provider, for nationally recognised training that is subsidised by the Queensland Government. . This means by choosing First Door as a Skills Assure provider, you will gain skills that are valued by the Early Childhood profession. . To date, all of our students are successful in being employed while they are actively completing their career qualification with First Door.... . Ask us about our subsidised courses and how you can enrol. firstdoor.com.au RTO code: 40782 #earlychildhoodeducator #earlychildhoodcareer #earlychildhoodaustralia #eylf #earlychildhoodprofessional

08.01.2022 Huge shout out to Tash, our First Door students, and our dedicated Early Childhood community for the extra hours you put in - to be and to give your best. The Early Childhood profession is able to make a huge positive difference both now and in the future for children, families AND society because of your commitment to professional growth and best practice. Three cheers to you.

07.01.2022 Traditional Belonging, Being and Becoming and cultural wisdom for children.

07.01.2022 Such an amazing moment to hand Rianna her Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care this morning. Rianna completed her Certifcate III studies while at school and through relentlessly battling a significant illness. Rianna, your professionalism and maturity in your studies and your practice is beyond your years. You truly are a natural early childhood professional. We are all so very proud of you.

07.01.2022 It was wonderful to be reunited with Traci and her team at the newly renovated Rothwell Kids ELC. I was in my happy place seeing the combination of these beautiful Reggio-inspired environments with their shared team pedagogy focused on the competent child and promoting agency, providing choice, freedom and space for being. The result is stunning; with children able to explore, discover, interact, and be where they need to be in their centre. We hope you are inspired by thi...s centre and team that is operating outside the four walls. Their approach is to see the centre as a whole, and more like a home, with different rooms and spaces for childrens belonging, being and becoming. This video is the newest addition to our nine videos showcasing excellence to support you to lead inspired curriculum and pedgogy, in our eLearning course: Flourish as an Educational Leader. See the course details here: https://9zxnfv3r.pages.infusionsoft.net PS. Sadly our videographer wasnt with me, so I pulled my camera out on the spot to capture and share this fabulous makeover in environment and practice with you.

06.01.2022 Here’s the toolkit to inspire your head, heart and practice as an Early Childhood educator.

06.01.2022 Huge congratulations to you Brittany, for achieving your Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care. It's been wonderful to see your professional growth, and to share this moment of joy - relief - accomplishment - reward and success! It's exciting to know you're moving on to your next goal to complete your Bachelor of Education. Three cheers to you and to all the opportunities ahead of you in your Early Childhood career!

06.01.2022 Another proud moment watching one of our beautiful students achieve their Diploma qualification. Congratulations Ute on your huge effort!! Your continuous drive and passion has been so amazing to watch and is such an inspiration to others. It was a pleasure to hand-deliver this today...in a socially distant way of course!

05.01.2022 Congratulations Jackie! How wonderful to share your success, and to see you holding your well-deserved Diploma of Leadership and Management qualification. You are a fabulous example of the satisfaction achieved from conquering barriers; and, that there is always so much to learn - no matter how long our experience in leadership roles. It is wonderful to know you are implementing your leadership and management professional learning with your team, in a beautiful new Early Learning Centre.

05.01.2022 Heres a great breathing strategy to use, and role model with children - that helps us all to recalibrate from overload/stress. Take ten uses deep inhalations and exhalations as you move through your ten fingers. This simple strategy supports us to slow down and calm ourselves creating a focus to help build resilience.

03.01.2022 Have you watched children with the ongoing urge to move objects from place to place... in their hands, pockets, buckets, baskets, bags, backpacks or anything else? This is known as TRANSPORTATION schema. This play urge helps children to explore and learn about quantity, volume, weight, distance and journeys. Through TRANSPORTATION schema the child is constantly exploring and discovering - what works and what doesn’t work, and this self-motivated exploration develops skills li...ke problem solving, persistence and resilience. As with all schematic play, these repeated play urges help the child to predict, investigate, test and experiment to reach new understandings. All of this work enables the child to construct knowledge and to establish cognitive structures (schemas) in the brain. When we understand the value of schematic play, we can begin to appreciate and value the child authentic learning experience. See the online course: Transforming pedagogy for authentic learning www.firstdoor.com.au #earlychildhoodeducation #earlychildhoodteacher #earlychildhoodeducator #authenticlearning #learningdispositions #letthembelittle #letthemplay #playbasedlearning #schematicplay

03.01.2022 "Are they ready for school next year?" is a question currently being asked about children as young as 4 years of age In Queensland. Andrea Isitt, Director of First Door Early Childhood Professional Learning and Andrew Oberthur, School Principal and author of Are You Ready for Primary School This Year? discuss the big questions about: - when to start a child (with options for enrolment age variations), and - how best to support children to be ready for school.... We encourage early childhood educators, parents and primary school teachers to work together in understanding each child, and towards five outcomes to develop in children to build strong foundations for success in school and life. This video is from the online course for educators, Transforming pedagogy for authentic learning. See: https://firstdoor.thinkific.com/courses/authentic-learning www.firstdoor.com.au

03.01.2022 Today I missed my morning walk, then missed my shower and stayed in my walking clothes ALL day! Were all adapting from the sudden loss of life as we knew it, including the important Three Rs: Routines, Rituals And Rhythm. The Three Rs give us a sense of predictability of what happens next, and when, each day. This supports and stimulates childrens (and our own) security, self-regulation, wellbeing, and ability to adapt.... So weve created a daily planner tool to help bring back the three Rs. It encourages us to think about and discuss the things we CAN do in our daily routine, towards a healthy balance for wellbeing. Lets cultivate new predictable rhythms and routines, with: Connection - Being helpful - Brain food - Feel good - Nature or garden - Active - Screen free - Healthy eating - Fun. Download your daily Three Rs planner here: https://firstdoor.com.au/about-/early-childhood-specialists #earlychildhood #playbasedlearning #educator #earlychildhoodeducator #parenting #naturetherapy #homeschool #play #screentime #earlyyears #families #families #eylf #corona #covid19 #kindergarten #routines #wellbeing #planner #preschools #wellnessjourney

03.01.2022 When we slow down to observe, we see the competence in each child and the authentic learning that comes from child-directed play.

02.01.2022 I had the absolute pleasure of delivering Nicole her hard-earned Diploma today. You should be so proud of your achievement Nicole. We are!!! This Diploma certificate is testament to your hard work and dedication. Congratulations

02.01.2022 Such wisdom here for both educators and parents in this conversation with two outstanding educators, Janet Lansbury and Teacher Tom. "Its about listening, not just with your ears but with your whole soul, your whole being. Because, first of all, you demonstrate to the child youre connected to them, that youre there for them and you give them that sense of security. But the other piece, too, is thats the only way youre really, really, really going to learn about them, rather than just fall back on your preconceived notions." Teacher Tom

02.01.2022 Wishing every educator and parent the liberty to SLOW DOWN. When we're constantly rushing we miss out on being present, enthusiastic, curious and connected to others. Slowing down means we can see more, listen more and APPRECIATE more! We become calmer with the space to be intentional, responding thoughtfully instead of reacting... creating a sense of calm around us.... Being caught in the busy trap and being rushed reduces joy, connectedness and wellbeing - not just for us but for the children/adults around us. Transforming Pedagogy supports educators to SLOW down in their practice. See: https://firstdoor.thinkific.com/courses/authentic-learning

02.01.2022 Last week Justine had the absolute pleasure of handing Rabina her well-earned Diploma Certificate. Rabina has shown continuous passion and dedication. Well done, Rabina you should be very proud of your achievement. Best of luck on your next adventure!

01.01.2022 <3 this idea... Families recording daily scenes and creating their own stay home diary, by video. Have you checked out iMovie yet?

01.01.2022 The art of combining social distancing with the joy of handing over a well-deserved Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care qualification. Huge congratulations to you Nicole. Its not easy to become a mother of two, and combine working and studying into that mix! Three cheers to your success and to your commitment to achieving this goal. You did it!

01.01.2022 How do rainy days make you feel? Cosy? Fun? Frustrated? Shut in? Agitated? Annoyed to be missing out on your outdoor plan? Rainy days open up fresh and exciting ways to play and learn.... Here’s a rainy day ritual that sparks so much authentic learning at Our Place Play School. We’re seeing children developing learning dispositions while they are actively engaging in child-led learning, about: - environmental responsibility - volume and measurement - transportation schema - time and change - observation and weather - connectedness and contribution - autonomy and agency Wishing you happy rain days!