Quality early childhood education videos, articles, conferences, courses and more!
This is the first of three videos on the subject of creating quality learning stories for children and families. In this video, Ali covers what makes a quality learning story, from the key elements to include to identifying meaningful learning. You can find the full Quality documentation resource, including as an eBook, at https://childspace.nz/shop/&nb
In this video, Bobbi-Jo takes a close look at the concept of ‘mat time’- What do we want children to gain from the experience? How can we make sure that these times are meaningful, intentional, and enjoyable for everyone involved? As a lover of storytelling, Bobbi-Jo offers inspiration for new and engaging ways of telling stories alongside children as well a
In this video, centre manager Bobbi-jo provides a condensed version of her full-day course for leaders about creating a cohesive team. Using Te Whāriki as a lens, she provides practical advice for introducing new team members, building relationships within your teams, mindful language use and more based on first-hand experience.
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Rituals are a powerful way of using gestures, actions, and behaviours to bring positive energy and intention to our daily interactions, environments, and relationships in Early Childhood. In this video, Toni discusses the differences between ‘routines’ and ‘rituals’ and the links that rituals can have to the development of self-regulation skills. All of this
In this interview, Toni and Dr. Kathryn Murray discuss the Brain-SET formula for early childhood design, covering how we can design our ECE environments to promote children’s learning. After teaching for 25 years, Kathryn is now a consultant for parents and teachers, and you can find her work at: https://futurestrongeducation.com
https://vimeo.com/637278
In this interview, Toni dives deep with neuroscience communicator Kathryn Berkett. They discuss all things brain-related, from the importance of building strong relationships to the neuroscience of trauma. Kathryn Berkett is an expert in the area, as she has her Masters in Educational Psychology and trained under Dr. Bruce Perry at the Child Trauma Academy.
In this keynote, filmed at the 2021 Yeah Baby! conference in Christchurch, Robin Christie brings his thirty years of experience designing playscapes to the audience. Learning from his own mistakes and noticing large shifts in mindset, Robin gives an up-to-date, research-based rundown of creating respectful spaces for infants and toddlers.
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In this keynote, filmed at the 2021 Yeah Baby! conference in Christchurch, Toni Christie talks about how we can create respectful relationships with young infants, all underpinned by easy to understand neuroscientific concepts. Through the lens of brain development, Toni explains the importance of key teaching and continuity of care for the learning and well
In this keynote, filmed at the 2021 Yeah Baby! conference in Christchurch, Ali explores all things related to toddler behaviours – what is normal behaviour, why it is occurring, and how we can best support the child in different situations to ensure their emotional wellbeing and development. Ali covers holding space for big emotions, conflict, co-regulation,
In this hour long session, Toni Christie unpacks a subject she is incredibly passionate about: our revolutionary curriculum framework, Te Whariki. You could ask 100 people about their interpretation of Te Whariki, and you would get 100 different answers. Toni takes you through her interpretation of the document, from the aspirational statement through all th
Bamboo Living Walls: Robin Christie
Aotearoa has an amazing variety of bamboo species growing the length and breadth of the country, each with its own
Toni Christie
A common misconception about key teaching is that it involves an exclusive relationship between adult and child. Another is that key teaching somehow
An Introduction to Orientation – Ali Porteous
In this video, designed for an Australian audience, Ali Porteous shares an introduction to orientation. She explores why
Reesh Lyon
After about 8 years of intermittent stay-at-home/playand-roam Dad status, suddenly both my children were school age, and I was still at home— and
Jojo Huang
I am a newly graduated teacher and I only started teaching at Childspace Northland in January as my first full-time qualified teaching experience.
Fay Clarke
We work in diverse early childhood education settings where the barriers, boundaries, and safety nets we encounter are likely to be slightly different.
