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In this video, Toni interviews early childhood environment design consultant and author Dr. Sandra Duncan. They discuss intentionally designing environments with Biophilic design principles and
Toni Christie reads from her best-selling Leading with Heart and Soul book about leadership in Early Childhood Education. Sometimes straying from the written text, and always fun, warm, and enlightening, this 2.5 hour audiobook is full of wit and wisdom as Toni talks us through the twelve chapters, introduction and conclusion. If you are looking for solid, […]
This is the third of three videos on the subject of creating quality learning stories for children and families. In this video, Ali covers some of the common lenses for learning used in learning stories, including play urges, schemas, learning dispositions, te whare tapa whā, and more. You can find the full Quality documentation resource, including […]
This is the second of three videos on the subject of creating quality learning stories for children and families. In this video, Ali takes you through the frameworks that we use to create quality learning stories, Journeys of discovery, and group learning documentation. You can find the full Quality documentation resource, including as an eBook, at https://childspace.nz/shop/ […]
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/ In this […]
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 […]
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.
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 theory […]
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
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. […]
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