Outside the Square
Outside the Square offers practical, tried-and-true ideas with links to both the EYLF and NQS. It includes:
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- ideas for how to plan and establish routines and use resources creatively and imaginatively \t
- suggestions for group times, ways to extend indoor and outdoor programs and building stronger relationships with children and families \t
- ‘taking it further’ suggestions to extend on learning opportunities
The book will spark enthusiasm for educators who continually strive to make a positive difference to the lives of the children they teach.
Ages: 0-5 years
About the Author
Sarah Wilson
Sarah (B.Ed, Grad Dip EC) is a passionate early childhood teacher who has worked in the early childhood (EC) sector for over 15 years. She has taught in several sessional kinder settings and early learning centres and worked in educator roles from education leader through to lunchtime cover. Part of Sarah’s teaching focus has been supporting children and families with additional needs and developing inclusive, respectful practices for all children and families. She has a passion for teaching wellbeing in EC settings with a focus on kindness, empathy and mindfulness. Sarah prefers to apply elements of emergent curriculum, the arts and bush/nature play opportunities when developing programs with children. Sarah is an enthusiastic educator, who keeps building meaningful connections with children, families and colleagues at the forefront of every interaction.
Sarah is co-author of The EYLF and NQS without Tears with Susie Rosback and author of Outside the Square: 55 practical ideas for early years educators. She is committed to continuing to contribute to the EC sector and advocating for the wellbeing of children, their family/carers and educators.