Wellness in Action
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Top 10 Mood Booster Tips
Prioritising our own wellbeing means not only taking care of ourselves, but also setting a positive example for the children we nurture and guide. -
Tip 1 – Sleep
A solid sleep routine can work wonders for your mood! Get that 7-8 hours of optimal sleep. -
Tip 2 – Caffeine
A little reduction can go a long way in supporting your mood and overall wellness! -
Tip 3 – Get Active
Whether it’s dancing to your favourite tunes, going for a nature walk or practicing yoga, find activities that fill your cup whilst keeping you active. -
Tip 4 – Do something for someone
Practicing kindness and gratitude not only boosts our mood, but also sets a wonderful example for the children in your ELC or OSHC services.
Inside Out
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Top 7 Tips to Develop Children’s Emotional Intelligence
Help children manage emotions effectively, avoid being thrown into chaos by their feelings and build more positive relationships. -
Tip 1 – Modelling Behaviours
Modelling emotionally intelligent behaviours not only helps children understand and regulate their own emotions but also sets an example for how they can respond to challenges with empathy and understanding that they will need later in life.
Thought Bubbles
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Literacy
Did you know that before children are ready to learn the alphabet, they need a lot of time to play with words? -
Social Development
Did you know that our role as educators is to guide children in understanding their behaviours and emotions? -
Self-regulation
Did you know that we can influence children’s behaviour to help them gain healthy self-regulating habits as they grow older? -
Importance of Play
Did you know that play is the central activity by which children learn? -
Scaffolding
Did you know that, as educators, we can break down children’s new learning into smaller parts to make it less overwhelming? -
Smilansky’s Play Stages
Did you know that children go through different play stages?
Career Tips
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Message to those entering the ECEC Sector
“Be passionate about children.” – The biggest advice Connie, our consultant, shared for those considering to enter the early childhood sector. -
Learnings from working with children
Amanda explained that working with children is a two-way process. “We learn just as much from children, as they do from us”. -
Handling pressure
“Seek support from team, ask plenty of questions, and don’t be afraid if you don’t know anything” are just some of the tips Sasha shared when handling pressure.
