Early childhood learning

Learning Invitation Versus Learning Provocation There is a difference between a learning invitation and a learning provocation. Many people use these terms interchangeably which is totally acceptable but if you would like to learn about the theoretical differences, head over to this blog post : Wh

Early Childhood Educators TEACH and CARE Printable Poster for child care provider appreciation or to print and display in your early childhood education classroom.

When you enter into the world of Early Childhood Education it’s no doubt just about play and teaching! Educator’s alike would agree that observing and documenting children’s learn…

In my play based classroom there are 10 essential learning areas. I cannot do without them. The provocations and resources offered in these areas change throughout the year dependent on children's interests and the curriculum intent. The placement of these 10 areas within the classroom is thoughtf

From problem-solving to creativity, play allows kids to develop important skills they will continue to use throughout their life. Play varies at each age and can be broken down into these 6 stages of play. #playtime #kidsplay #playmatters #toddlers #toddlerplay #childdevelopment #toddlerdevelopment #playskills #pretendplay #playislearning #toddlerplay #childdevelopment #toddlerdevelopment #playislearning #stagesofplay #6stagesofplay Copyright © 2021 Pathways Foundation

Simple toddler activity ideas that promote learning.

If you are familiar with the Walker Learning Approach, then you are no doubt also familiar with writing a Statement of Intent. This fortnightly planning document is vital to the success of your play-based learning program. Check out this blog post to see how we write ours.

Not only are theme activities a fun way to explore new topics with kids, there are also many educational benefits. Get a free printable list of themes to plan your year, and find planning guides and theme activities for our favorite preschool and kindergarten themes to use in the classroom or at home.

According to Wikipedia, early childhood education is a branch of education theory that relates to the teaching of children (formally and informally) from birth to up to age eight. The benefits of early childhood education for children are almost countless as well as being long lasting. I have four children aged 9, 7, 5 and

Discover Reggio classroom ideas and learn about the essential principles of the Reggio philosophy. Explore the must-have elements of a Reggio-inspired classroom so you can get the environment as the third teacher working for you. This blog post will help you to inject a little Reggio inspiration in