One of the perks of being an educator in a country like Australia is having the privilege of learning from the diversity in our classrooms. After all, it is estimated that one in five Australians speak a language other than English at home. Our students have a wide range of cultural and linguistic backgrounds and … Read more
In our relationships, there is one fundamental factor that drives motivation: trust. It helps us to take risks and strive for challenging goals, fostering a sense of safety that encourages open communication and collaboration. Author Stephen R. Covey states: “Trust is the highest form of human motivation. It brings out the very best in people. … Read more
I fondly remember the chaos of my days in Early Childhood, where every day brought a whirlwind of laughter and learning. One of our challenges as educators was gently stopping our younger children from wanting to share food. While it was a wonderful act of kindness, the children didn’t understand allergies and anaphylaxis. Their tiny … Read more
Initiate critical and innovative thinking in your students with these Earth Day classroom activities! Download our free ‘How to plant a seed’ worksheet here: Let us know what your class thought of the activities in the comments section below!
