This week is National Family Day Care Week I love this week, it gives us the opportunity to be out in the community promoting our services in a fun purpose driven way. As well as having lot’s of fun with the children,

Creating Meaningful Observations Oh my goodness where to start This podcast came about by an educator stating to me that I was waisting my time, her reputable scheme had recently told her, she doesn’t need to worry about Observations But how do you doc...

Right before Easter Weekend, I shared a meme and live streamed encouraging you to take some time out I said – Look at your plans for the 4 days and make sure you include some time dedicated to refilling your cup Recognising the real danger of burning o...

So right at the start I need to remind you of the #Educatorscan webinar that we are sharing on a Wednesday night for the month of April. It is on the Simple Reflect face book page, Nicky Leonti and I are answering your questions and reminding you how a...

So our focus last week was ‘Have you found a way that works for you?” It’s an important question that can mean the difference between being a thriving, cruising educator or an educator that is struggling to keep up… And when I say keep up – I mean it a...

So we are on Shine as an Educator #66 And I have been asked several times this week how I keep up? How do you keep up? Well most of the time I do But this week I found this question a little ironic And definitely made me feel super guilty,

So last week I challenged you to look on your programming with fresh eyes. To look at your programming as a valuable asset in your care setting. And three key points to focus and reflect on over the week. We also visited the mindset over our programmin...

So after focusing a little on topics that were specifically FDC, I thought we might venture back to our focus topic of programming This week I have several 1:1 VIP clients that are focusing on programming and observations.

So this topic today, I am super passionate about. It might be one that surprises you. Hopefully after I have explained and shared with you my thinking – you will understand why!! Specifically for FDC educators and relates to the understanding,

Today we are moving on A solid step into our practices and looking at literacy and numeracy in your environment But first lets revisit the last few weeks. We have focused on Reflective Practice – a lot – over the last few weeks!