How to make an educator portfolio
Educators make portfolios for children all the time. Have you wanted to showcase your growth, learning and career path as well?
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The Playdate Lady
- Mar 27
- 1 min
How to make a digital Library of Early Childhood Activities.
Here is a great way to store all your ECE activities so they are handy and easy to find!
The Playdate Lady
- Aug 2, 2022
- 3 min
Chicken, chicken are you listen'?
Are you looking for a playful way to gain the attention of a room full of playing children? This management tool is respectful and playful.
The Playdate Lady
- May 7, 2022
- 3 min
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?
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.
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?
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.
The Playdate Lady
- Jan 29, 2022
- 1 min
Painting Roses and Leaves Story
This learning story showcases a nature activity that took an unexpected turn. Children are amazing for developing their own activities.
The Playdate Lady
- Jan 29, 2022
- 1 min
What I learned by doing a question of the week with children
Question of the week was a huge success! Find out what we did. Children gain a seeking, caring and playful disposition as they explore.
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
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.
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.
The Playdate Lady
- Jan 4, 2022
- 1 min
'The Heart of Child Care' - Story Series by Child Care Now
Read the stories of Child Care Professionals in 2022 as they explore what it means to be an educator in today's climate.
The Playdate Lady
- Jan 2, 2022
- 3 min
Playgrounds Then and now
A fun reflection on the changes in playgrounds and play visions throughout the years. What can we learn by looking back?
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.
The Playdate Lady
- Dec 1, 2021
- 2 min
Embracing the kind of educator you naturally are
Give yourself a hug and love the educator that you are! It's easy to get discouraged and competitive. Read on for encouragement.
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.
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.
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.
The Playdate Lady
- Aug 22, 2020
- 3 min
All Holidays Week - my new favourite interest!
Celebrating the holidays out of season was oh so much fun! It brings creative thinking and family traditions into focus.
The Playdate Lady
- Aug 17, 2020
- 7 min
What to do with individual sensory bins. 12 fun ideas for preschoolers!
There are so many ways to play with individual sensory bins! Such a fun way to play. Here are 12 ideas for preschoolers.
The Playdate Lady
- Feb 16, 2020
- 3 min
Colours and Shapes Interest
Looking for some Ideas for preschoolers learning about colours and shapes? This post will get you started!
The Playdate Lady
- Feb 6, 2020
- 2 min
Healthy Teeth Interest in Preschool
Children love learning about their bodies. Healthy habits are a great topic to cover with preschoolers find some fun ideas here.
The Playdate Lady
- Oct 3, 2019
- 1 min
"Muddy" Playdough
We love sensory play! Use these instructions to make "muddy" dough to play with. Fun and squishy and oh so great!
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