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ECE Learning Unlimited provides professional learning opportunities for early years educators and leaders, supporting quality best practices and outcomes for children.
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Send us a text This podcast session brought to you by NTZC in partnership with ECE Learning Unlimited, supporting Associate Teachers in your important work with student teachers. In this episode, we sit down with the always-inspiring Kimberley Crisp for a hearty and thought-provoking conversation about one of early childhood education’s most debated practices: mat time. Should we have them, or should we let them go? Together, we explore why mat times have become such a staple in many ECE sett...
Send us a text Young children thrive on predictability, and in early childhood education (ECE), routines are the key to creating a secure and supportive environment. In this episode of Creatures of Habit: How Routines Help Children Thrive in ECE, we explore why consistent daily rhythms are essential for emotional well-being, learning, and smooth transitions—especially during the settling-in period. Educators play a crucial role in shaping these routines, but parents are just as important in r...
Send us a text Ever wondered what the world looks like through the eyes of a young child? In this episode, we dive into groundbreaking research with Dr. Chloe Keegan, who handed GoPro cameras to young children in their early childhood centers, capturing their experiences firsthand. What she uncovered about children’s rights to power and participation will challenge everything you thought you knew.
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Send us a text In this episode, we dive into the heart of what every child needs most: secure attachment. Alex shares practical insights and strategies to help educators foster these essential bonds in ECE settings, creating environments where children can thrive emotionally, socially, and academically. Whether you're a teacher, caregiver, or parent, this conversation is packed with wisdom you can use right away to support the little ones in your care.
Send us a text Join us for an inspiring conversation with Dr. Kath Cooper as we explore the essence of intentional leadership in early childhood education. Dr. Cooper shares her journey as a leader, her passion for supporting Rainbow Families, and her expertise as a Gallup Strengths Coach. This episode dives into the power of understanding individual strengths, fostering inclusive environments, and leading with purpose and authenticity. Whether you're an ECE leader, educator, or advocate for ...
Send us a text The Documentation Dilemma: Are Learning Stories Still Worth It? In this episode, we’re diving headfirst into a topic that might ruffle a few feathers—documentation in early childhood education. Grab a coffee and brace yourself as we unpack the good, the bad, and the downright chaotic world of learning stories, portfolios, and documentation overload. Once the gold standard, learning stories replaced dry, clinical records with meaningful narratives that celebrated the magic of ch...
Send us a text One of the most common questions we are asked at ECE Learning Unlimited is "How can I engage my team in professional learning to improve practice?" In this short lunch bite episode, we bring you five strategies you can implement to increase the engagement of your educators in professional learning that leads to improved outcomes in teaching and learning.
Send us a text Science in the early years curriculum is often underrated and overlooked. We may have a nature area, do volcanoes in the sandpit and do the odd science experiment sometimes. But there is so much more that we can do with science if we only knew how. Today I am joined by the vibrant author and science teacher Rachel Rohloff to talk about her books and also how we can create exciting science learning opportunities in the early years environment.
Send us a text Most early years educators will work with children on the autism spectrum at some stage of our careers. Having an understanding of what life is like for the whole family and how we can work effectively with children and families is an important part of our role. In this episode, I speak with Jo Blair - artist, teacher, centre owner and mum to three boys one of whom has autism. Jo gives some incredibly valuable insight into her family's experience of living with an autisti...
Send us a text As ECE leaders and managers, conducting a formal investigation is one of those things we all hope we NEVER have to do. Yet, we may sadly find ourselves in this exact situation at some point in our career. And if we do, it is critical that we know what to do. In this episode I am joined by Ainsley Palairet from Fix HR, who talks us through this tricky stuff, and helps ECE managers and leaders to understand their obligations when conducting a formal investigation.
Send us a text One of the most frequently lamented issues I hear from early childhood leaders and managers is how to get their team on the same page and performing like superstar teachers. In this episode I share 10 pieces of an important puzzle that you can put together to ensure your teachers are not only meeting your expectations, but also thriving. This podcast is one of our "lunch bites" where we bring you new ECE learning, support and guidance in less than 30 minutes. This epis...
Send us a text This is one of my favourite interviews ever! In this interview I spoke with the most inspiring, passionate, knowledgeable teacher I have ever met. Adrienne Thomson has been the pedagogical leader at Magic Garden in Auckland for over 18 years. If you want to build your understanding of what underpins the Reggio approach and how this amazing early childhood centre has applied their understanding of this philosophy into their curriculum for nearly twenty years t...
Send us a text After more than thirty years in early childhood education, I speak from experience when I say that I have seen over and over again how much better it is for children and their parents when early childhood services put into place a well planned and well considered induction process for new families. In this episode I remind early childhood professionals just why induction is so important, and I give you a ten step process for creating a positive and successful induction process...
Send us a text Settling new children into ECE can be a hairy time for everyone. Some children will slip into being at your place easy peasy, and will barely wave goodbye to their parents. And some children will really struggle. But how we settle new children is incredibly critical to their wellbeing, and we HAVE to get this right! In this episode I give you ten strategies for settling new children that I know works, as I have used them myself.
Send us a text Sadly bullying is more prevalent than ever in the early childhood education work place. In this episode I am joined by Ainsley Palairet from Fix HR who breaks down what bullying is, and how leaders and managers can manage this in their ECE service.
Send us a text Resettling a child back into your early childhood service after an absence can be a challenging, emotional time for everyone involved. Especially if the child is struggling with this. As early childhood teachers we all want the best for the children in our care, but sometimes we just need some support ourselves to achieve this. In this lunch bite episode I answer a letter from a teacher who is seeking strategies as a primary caregiver for how to support a child who is st...
Send us a text If you are working in an early childhood environment, you will no doubt have heard the term "dispositions" used when talking about children's learning. When teachers assess children's learning, they will look for their dispositions. But what exactly are dispositions? And why are they so important in ECE? In this lunch bite podcast of only 10 minutes I unpack what dispositions are and explain why they are so important for early childhood teachers to recognise and respond to. ...
Send us a text Do you ever feel frustrated that your ECE teachers are just not meeting your expectations? Do you have teachers in your team whose performance could be so much better? If you are in a position of leadership in ECE, one of your primary objectives must be to lead the learning of your teachers. Because your teachers are the ones who spend the most time with children. What they say, what they do, how they go about their teaching and interacting with children and families every day...
Send us a text We all know how frustrating it can be when we really want to make some changes in our ECE environment (whether it be to routines or systems) but our manager just won't listen or let us change anything. This podcast is one of our new lunch time bites, where you can quickly listen during a break or on a walk to get some great advice for you as a teacher or leader in early childhood education. In this lunch bite episode of only 11 minutes and thirty seven seconds, I ...
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