Responsive language: Alternative language with real life situations 
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by ECA Administrator
2d ago
The words we use daily with children matter. How we communicate and the words we use with children has a great effect on the relationships we build with them. UNICEF (n.d.) explains that ‘Every interaction you have with your child is a form of communication. It’s not just about the words you say: The tone […] The post Responsive language: Alternative language with real life situations  appeared first on The Spoke – Early Childhood Australia's Blog ..read more
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Why I will always choose to teach in early childhood
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by Kate Redward
1w ago
Recently I was asked to speak at a career expo for pre-service early childhood teachers preparing to transition to the field. I guess the universe heard me loud and clear when I said I was ready to say ‘yes’ to new challenges and things that terrify me (like public speaking and playing team sports) in […] The post Why I will always choose to teach in early childhood appeared first on The Spoke – Early Childhood Australia's Blog ..read more
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Digital Child Ethics Toolkit: Considerations for research
Early Childhood Australia's Blog
by ECA Administrator
1M ago
It is naive to think our young children are growing up in the same way that adults did. Young children today are growing up in a digital world, and a vast range of digital technologies are shaping young people’s lives, learning and wellbeing. More research is needed into how digital technologies have affected child health, […] The post Digital Child Ethics Toolkit: Considerations for research appeared first on The Spoke – Early Childhood Australia's Blog ..read more
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A time to educate, not celebrate: 26 January  
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by Jessica Staines
1M ago
The date 26 January holds a complex place in Australia’s history. While some celebrate it as Australia Day, this date also marks a day of mourning for First Nations people as the date the first British colonies landed, starting centuries of mistreatment and displacement for Aboriginal people.   In early childhood education this day presents an […] The post A time to educate, not celebrate: 26 January   appeared first on The Spoke – Early Childhood Australia's Blog ..read more
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Graduation practice isn’t in the EYLF. 
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by Tanya Burr
2M ago
It was early December 2023, and I was talking with a colleague, a Tertiary Supervisor visiting student pre-service teachers on their first ECEC placement. The student she had visited that day was experiencing a challenge.   As with most practicums, the student was required to observe and document play and learning and then develop and evaluate […] The post Graduation practice isn’t in the EYLF.  appeared first on The Spoke – Early Childhood Australia's Blog ..read more
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Understanding the connection between mind and body: Why is movement important for the developing child?
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by Emma Clavell
2M ago
An internationally recognised stereotype of modern Australia is that of athletes, weekend sports and physically active citizens enjoying the sun outdoors. However, when we begin to delve deep into the research and studies in relation to physical literacy, we realise that Australia is a nation in crisis within all stages of childhood. For example, Australia’s […] The post Understanding the connection between mind and body: Why is movement important for the developing child? appeared first on The Spoke – Early Childhood Australia's Blog ..read more
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Supporting transition to school
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by Early Childhood Australia
4M ago
As the end of the year approaches, one of your priorities as an educator will be supporting children as they begin their transition from early childhood settings to primary school. In preparing for this milestone while, navigating the complexities this year has brought, there are many effective tools to help you provide the best support […] The post Supporting transition to school appeared first on The Spoke – Early Childhood Australia's Blog ..read more
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The Leap
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by Hakea Hustler
4M ago
Imagine traveling 2 plane flights and over 8 hours to your first teaching job- with little people who spoke a different language and who were from a different cultural background to you.  You might be forgiven for thinking that the scenario I am creating was set in Asia or Eastern Europe. But this adventure takes place […] The post The Leap appeared first on The Spoke – Early Childhood Australia's Blog ..read more
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Rethinking ‘School Readiness’: It’s Time for Schools to Be Ready
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by Michelle Marais
4M ago
‘School readiness’ programs are advertised across the nation, with some early learning services and preschools promising to provide children with literacy and numeracy skills for a head start in school. On social media, parents frantically seek recommendations on where to send their children to ‘get ready’ for school. Educators arm themselves with worksheets and a […] The post Rethinking ‘School Readiness’: It’s Time for Schools to Be Ready appeared first on The Spoke – Early Childhood Australia's Blog ..read more
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Early Childhood Learning Trajectories: What, why, how? 
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by Caroline Cohrssen
5M ago
ACECQA data show us that the most challenging quality area for ECEC services to meet is QA1: Educational Program and Practice. Within QA1, Element 1.3.1, Assessment and Planning Cycle is the most likely element to be awarded a ‘not met’ rating[1]. In Australia, educators and teachers are required to implement the principles of curriculum planning […] The post <strong>Early Childhood Learning Trajectories: What, why, how? </strong> appeared first on The Spoke – Early Childhood Australia's Blog ..read more
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