Quality early childhood education videos, articles, conferences, courses and more!
Toni’s hour-long keynote draws on neuroscientific concepts and research to explain how young infants form connections with others, the importance of those connections, and how we can facilitate them. Toni also discusses how we can use intentional teaching and intentional language to promote our profession.
https://vimeo.com/542970696
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In this hour-long keynote, Robin discusses how loose parts and risky play can facilitate the development of resilience in children of all ages, backed up by research and our national curriculum, Te Whariki. He also includes some practical ideas and solutions for implementing this in your own centre.
https://vimeo.com/543881598
In this 45-minute keynote, Ali shares her experiences of taking forest walks with the toddlers at her centre, demonstrating how we so often underestimate their physical capabilities. It includes some of the benefits of such programmes for children’s learning outcomes, as well as some practical tips for implementation.
https://vimeo.com/544423850
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In this half-hour keynote, Robin shares how he makes early childhood environments feel homely and inviting for children and families through practical ideas and photographs.
https://vimeo.com/543816297
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In this short keynote, based off the well-loved full day course, Toni discusses some of the most important factors in great leadership. Offering broad concepts and specific, practical advice, this keynote covers all the basics from creating a positive team culture and giving feedback to gratitude and self-care.
https://vimeo.com/553571949
In this video, Toni gives an overview of the ‘Key Teaching’ system used at Childspace and its benefits to the learning outcomes of children.
https://vimeo.com/545764164
Leading on from Toni’s talk, Bridget discusses the settling process and establishing key teaching systems.
https://vimeo.com/546699812
Following on from Toni and Bridget’s talks, Ali gives an overview of ‘continuity of care’, including its benefits and logistics.
https://vimeo.com/546692392
In this quick 25-minute video, Toni discusses neuroscientific understandings of the ways that children form attachments to others, and why this is so important. She also mentions the importance of self-regulation for teachers and offers practical advice on the kind of toys appropriate for young children.
https://vimeo.com/546746819
In this 25-minute, research driven presentation, Robin discusses some of the psychology behind playful aggression in children as well as some practical advice for facilitating appropriate outlets for playful aggression in ways that are adult-supported and empowering for the children.
https://vimeo.com/547801049
Michele A’Court
When my daughter, Holly, was little I took her with me on political protests. There are people who disapprove of that sort
Maggie Dent
One of the most significant shifts in understanding the human brain, especially the developing child’s brain is that the brain loves predictability.From birth,
Inspirational Curriculum – Memory Lyon
In this keynote from the Kaiako at Play conference, principal of Mangaweka Primary School Memory Lyon talks about inspirational curriculum.
Josh Allen and Becky Gray
In this presentation, kaiako Josh Allen and Becky Gray share some wisdom about creating meaningful rituals in your centre. Providing
Why is my child biting?
I thought I would take the time to share some whakaaro and understanding about these natural developmental behaviours. I will
In the final keynote from Yeah Baby! Christchurch 2022, Dr. Bob (close colleague of Robin Christie) shares exciting, practical, and eco/budget-friendly experiments to introduce
