Does early learning matter enough in Australia? Well, it definitely matters for children who thrive when they can learn through play. It matters to families who value the benefits for their children, as well as it because it enables them to work. It matters for our amazing early childhood educators, who’ve been at the frontline…
Industry … it is a word I have heard spoken in and about early childhood education and care (ECEC) since I first began working in ECEC centres 20 years ago. I have never liked it (to the point of visibly cringing mid-way through a conversation if I hear it). Back then, I couldn’t explain why.…
If you’re dedicating some of your teacher summer to getting ready for next school year, you’re in good company. As much as we’d like to put our feet up and eat bon bons, the truth is summer break is full of planning for most teachers. But that means we have some time to breathe and…
School libraries are some of the most magical places in the school building (hey, you don’t have to be a school librarian to admit it), and library activities are some of the most memorable from elementary school. When I was in elementary school, library days were my favorite days of the week. I loved walking…
Whether you’re teaching summer school or just looking for something to do with your own kids for the Fourth of July, now’s the time to grab the red, white, and blue crayons because we have some seriously creative 4th of July crafts the kids will love. Memorial Day may get the summer vibes going, but…
It’s holiday time, teachers! And, with holidays comes a whole lot of well-deserved spare time. But, what will you fill that precious time with? Will each and every day be organised to the brim with social events, or are you going to hibernate and spend the holidays binging Netflix shows? In this blog, we have a…
Ah, the dreaded teacher interview. When you’re looking for your first teaching job or seeking a new teaching position, an interview is part of the process that you just can’t avoid. The good news? You scored an interview! That means your teaching resume caught someone’s eye, and you’ve got a chance to get the gig!…
Let’s face it — not every student is going to be a bookworm, and that’s OK. But when it comes to motivating readers, that means meeting your students halfway. If you have students in your class who are reluctant readers or — shudder — tell you that they “hate reading,” finding books that will excite…
Tell us if this sounds familiar: You’ve gotten a call from the principal’s office, and after years of teaching one grade, you’re suddenly going to have to pack up your classroom to teach another grade level entirely. You aren’t alone. As much as a quarter of American teachers switch grades in any given year. That’s…
Governments across Australia have engaged Macquarie University, Queensland University of Technology and Edith Cowan University to lead the 2021 National Quality Framework Approved Learning Frameworks Update project. The aim is to ensure the ongoing currency and relevance of the two Approved Learning Frameworks (ALFs): Belonging, Being and Becoming: The Early Years Learning Framework for Australia…