About the series
Welcome to Thought Bubbles – a bite-sized professional learning series where we dive into the big ideas behind how children learn and develop!
Designed for educators working across ELC and OSHC settings, this series explores essential topics that influence a child’s growth, from literacy and language, to social development, self-regulation, the importance of play, scaffolding, and even Smilansky’s Play Stages!
Each episode is grounded in current research and early childhood theory, but delivered in a way that’s practical, relatable and easy to apply in your everyday practice.
Why does this matter? Because understanding how children learn helps us create more thoughtful environments, ask better questions and offer more meaningful interactions. It empowers educators to meet children where they are and guide them to where they’re going.
You’ll also discover fun facts along the way such as how children use up to 90% of their brain’s energy by age five, or how play isn’t just play… it’s one of the most powerful tools for lifelong learning.
Whether you’re brushing up on child development theory or looking for new ways to support the children in your care, Thought Bubbles will leave you inspired, informed and better equipped to support every little learner.
🌟 Watch the series and explore the thinking behind the learning.
Because sometimes, the biggest ideas start with a little thought bubble!
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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?
