Are we seeing children for problems or perceived problems
What can children do? Who decides? Do we see children for perceived problems or actual problems? How do we give children agency and goals?
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The Playdate Lady
- Apr 9, 2022
- 2 min
Making our voices heard - Listening Lenny
This social emotional tool lets children feel heard, respected and included. How do you give them attention when you are busy? Read on see.
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The Playdate Lady
- Mar 13, 2022
- 1 min
Mini World Building - A Learning Story
A Learning Story about a small moment that led to a big reflection. How do we demonstrate learning witnessed in play?
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The Playdate Lady
- Jan 31, 2022
- 3 min
From Theme Planning to Think Pad - create a database of ideas
Use your theme based resources to create a play-based database! This paper version appeals to educators who still want a bookshelf of plans.
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The Playdate Lady
- Jan 22, 2022
- 3 min
What's the difference between a Provocation and an Invitation?
What is the difference between a provocation and invitation? Some great examples on how these tools can help you explore children's interest
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The Playdate Lady
- Jan 12, 2022
- 4 min
What is a Child-Led Planning Web?
Looking for a way to plan your time with children that reflects your goals and their interests? Use emergent planning in an easy way.
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The Playdate Lady
- Jan 9, 2022
- 2 min
Holistic Play-Based Goals help us see the learning in the play
How play-based goals help us see the learning. These quick looks showcase the thought behind each goal.
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The Playdate Lady
- Dec 21, 2021
- 3 min
What Process Art looks like in Out Of School Care
How do you approach process art in OSC? Often we think of messy finger paint but process art is so much more than that.
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The Playdate Lady
- Nov 21, 2021
- 5 min
What is a Responsive Environment?
We talk a lot about the role of environment in early childhood. Let's explore the concept of responsive environments and what that means.
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The Playdate Lady
- Oct 15, 2021
- 6 min
Why I choose to explore Emergent Curriculum with Flight.
Flight is a curriculum framework that teaches us how we work with children rather than what we do. Read about my inspiration.
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The Playdate Lady
- Aug 21, 2021
- 2 min
Reggio Inspired Nature Activity
Nature speaks loudly to children. We aim to find creative ways to bring nature into the early childhood program.
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The Playdate Lady
- Aug 21, 2021
- 4 min
How to get started with FLIGHT - Early Learning and Care Framework
Where do you start? Read about ways I chose to start my exploration of fight in my preschool room. Simple steps in an ongoing journey.
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