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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, […]
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. […]
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 wellbeing […]
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 the […]
In this video, Toni talks with neuroscience educator Nathan Wallis about everything from emerging literacy and key teaching through to trauma and mental health, all through a neuroscientific lens. Nathan has lectured and taken professional development exploring how neuroscience can inform our interactions with young people in everyday life to create positive outcomes.You can see […]
Dr. Andi Salamon is an award-winning educator and scholar with 20 years of experience in the field. She is currently a lecturer and researcher in the School of Teacher Education at Charles Sturt University, and a long time advocate for quality early education and the rights of children and infants. In this interview with Toni […]
Caring for ourselves is not an option or a luxury. If we aspire to live a healthy and happy life, then attending to our own wellbeing is of paramount importance. This presentation, full of practical ideas, is based on cards developed as a tool to help anyone balancing professional demands with the need for personal […]
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