Blogs related to early childhood education teaching and learning and development. Written by recognised author-educators and experienced staff. Each blog is tagged for easy filtering.
A practical framework to evaluate and choose online professional development for ECE leaders and educators that lifts practice, and links to the funding and quality goals you’re already working toward.
Discover why implementing change in your ECE doesn’t always lead to transformational practice or planned results. Leanne Gibbs and Mandy Cooke are here to help your team make room for the quality improvement you are trying to achieve.
Dr Claire Warden lifts the cover on her latest innovation. Leadership Floorbooks is a must-have resource for progressive educational leaders, making your pathway to improvement visible, understood and valued by every educator in your ECE.
Explore why outdoor play in early childhood is essential and discover practical strategies and trusted resources for designing safe, engaging and curriculum-aligned outdoor learning experiences. Perfect for ECE settings across New Zealand.
This article offers early childhood educators and leaders practical, research-informed ideas to gently support personal and team educator wellbeing through small, achievable actions that build resilience, connection and renewed energy.
Progress, not perfection. Fiona Boylan explores how a growth mindset benefits ECE and primary educators, helping children build resilience, confidence and a lifelong love of the learning journey.
Discover practical strategies for supporting emotional regulation in early childhood with author Niki Buchan. Help young children manage big emotions and build lifelong skills.
Discover how Abby Zhong enhanced her children’s social and emotional skills with professional learning, using real strategies to tackle challenging behaviour.
Start strong! Guide new families through their first days with care and confidence. Help every child and parent feel safe, supported and ready to belong in your ECE setting.
As Centre Director, Simone Miles leads by example, inspiring her team to embrace cultural inclusion and build genuine connections with every family.
Lay strong foundations for lifelong literacy success. Explore how to build literacy rich early learning spaces where children play, talk, read, and connect.
Create inclusive, communication-friendly ECE spaces with Anne Vize – where every child can express themselves, connect meaningfully, and thrive through purposeful planning.
Effective supervision isn’t about hovering over children – it’s about allowing risk in a safe space. Inspired EC’s Nicole Halton explores how an objective approach empowers children while ensuring service compliance.
Dive into this blog for early years educators exploring the benefits of inclusive and culturally sensitive education in early childhood education.
This blog shares practical strategies for educators to help children build emotional resilience and support their socio-emotional development.
Explore evidence-based techniques for addressing behaviour that challenges, reinforcing positive behaviour, and supporting educator wellbeing.
Anne Vize shares inclusive teaching strategies to support ADHD, dyslexia, autism and other diverse learners in early childhood or primary school settings.
Explore the wonders of science in early childhood education! Learn how to connect science with the EYLF, nurture curiosity and create inspiring environments for young learners.
Explore how reflective practice in ECE can enhance teaching strategies, critical reflection and help you to achieve outcomes aligned with the EYLF.
Dive into this blog for early years educators exploring the benefits of inclusive and culturally sensitive education in early childhood education.
This blog shares practical strategies for educators to help children build emotional resilience and support their socio-emotional development.
Discover how Essential Resources delivered the best teaching resources, championing teacher wellbeing, inclusive education and creative arts across New Zealand.
Explore the multitude of benefits creative arts can have for early learners. Find out how storytelling, dance and drama all nurture creativity, boost communication and build vocabulary. Plus, enjoy perusing a selection of expertly designed creative arts activities for kids that support language development in early childhood.
Anne Vize is a specialist and inclusive educator in the early childhood sector. She has written several books on inclusive education strategies, including her latest release – Partnerships with Families of Children with Additional Needs. Here, Anne discusses the importance of collaborating with families of children with additional needs.
Expert author Jo Maloney explores building resilience in education and shares protective factors and practical resilience strategies for educators in early childhood.
Developing a growth mindset in early childhood sets the stage for lifelong learning and success. Fiona Boylan explores what a growth mindset looks like, its benefits in early childhood, and how to foster growth mindsets in early learning environments.
Discover how early childhood interactions with caregivers and teachers can influence a child’s social and emotional wellbeing in later life.
Create a more harmonious early years setting with tips on managing challenging behaviour from expert guest author Niki Buchan. Find out what lies behind challenging behaviour patterns and how to inspire positive change.
Help children reach key learning outcomes by giving them opportunities to challenge their existing knowledge and investigate new ideas. Author Kay Margetts explains the value of active learning and shares tips for planning activities that inspire growth.
Inspire children in your early childhood setting to become active citizens with these sustainability activities with values emphasised in Te Whāriki.
Explore the essential role of educational leaders in early childhood education and uncover valuable tips for selecting the right candidate and excelling in this position.
Explore the benefits of play-based learning and incorporate children’s interests into activities with these tips and tricks from experienced early childhood educators.
Intentional teaching for early childhood education is deliberate and dynamic. When intentional teaching practices are adopted though, they create meaningful learning experiences that extend children’s thinking and development.
Renowned author and researcher Andrea Nolan describes how early childhood theories provide a lens for how we see children and childhood that shape our practices.
The early years curriculum requires us to incorporate sustainability into early childhood education. Authors Sally Sneddon and Anne Pettit show how this role is a natural and valuable fit in early childhood settings, with benefits all round.
Early childhood learning environments in New Zealand should reflect the diverse abilities of our children. Let’s explore the considerations for creating an inclusive learning environment.