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Books for sets and sorting:

Exactly the Opposite by Tana Hoban

Opuestos/Opposites by Cynthia Weill

Five Creatures by Emily Jenkins

Is it Red?, Is it Yellow? Is it Blue? by Tana Hoban

Books that Inspire Algebraic Thinking in Young Children

Roosters Off to See the World by Eric Carl

The Napping House by Audrey Wood

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Our training programs and workshops can help broaden your toolbox when it comes to supporting the learning needs of children with autism.

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Photo by Kenny Eliason on Unsplash

This free webinar organised by EduTribe is on Critical Reflection For Early Childhood Educators. Topics covered include the difference between critical reflection and reflective practice, documenting critical reflection, how often should you be reflecting and more.

In education and care services, critical reflection means 'Closely examining all aspects of events and experiences from different perspectives. This webinar will help educators to be more innovative in their style to handle children.

Presented by Elsa Norvill who is a Learning and Development Specialist at One Tree Community Services will be presenting this webinar and will be discussing the following:

What is the difference between Critical Reflection and Reflective Practice?

How often should we be reflecting?

How should we document Critical Reflection?

How do we use Critical Reflection in our programming?

How can we embed Critical Reflection as an exceeding theme in our QIP?

How to encourage Critical Reflection without always a negative spin?

Should we have a bank of questions?

How do you use communication with families & feedback as part of our Reflective Practice?

What cycle is best used when critical reflecting?

Duration: 35 min

Price: Free

Certificate Of Participation: Available

To watch the webinar: Critical Reflection

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critical reflection in early childhood questions

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explain the effects of meaningful critical reflection

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Free Webinar On Critical Reflection For Early Childhood Educators - Aussie Childcare Network

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This free webinar for Educators. Topics covered - the difference between critical reflection and reflective practice, documenting critical reflection and more.

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Robyn Papworth on Understanding Proprioception.

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Strategies for Early Childhood Educators and Teachers to Reduce Children Climbing Furniture and Pushing Others
As a Developmental Educator I’ve had the opportunity to coach educators worldwide. Time and again, I’ve encountered a common challenge: children climbing furniture, pushing, shoving, and engaging in other disruptive behaviours in an attempt to seek proprioceptive input.
These experiences led me to create this video to address the crucial role of proprioception in the classroom and offer practical strategies for teachers to create a more sensory-friendly learning environment. Proprioception, one of our eight senses, refers to our body’s ability to sense its position and movement in space, and it’s far more important to classroom dynamics than many realise. Understanding Proprioception
In my work, I’ve seen firsthand how proprioception plays a crucial role in a child’s ability to feel safe, secure, and connected in their environment. It helps children understand: Where their body is in relation to itself (e.g., how far their finger is from their nose)
Where they are in relation to their surroundings (e.g., distance from furniture or other people) When children struggle with proprioception, it can manifest in various behaviours that may be disruptive in a classroom setting. As an educator myself, I’ve observed behaviours such as: Fidgeting or rocking in chairs
Falling off chairs
Bumping into other children
In extreme cases: hitting, kicking, biting, or turning over furniture The Importance of Sensory-Friendly Classrooms
Through my years of coaching and observation, I’ve come to emphasise that these behaviours are not intentionally disruptive. Rather, they’re a child’s attempt to meet an unmet sensory need. By creating a proprioception-friendly classroom, we as educators can help children feel more grounded and focused, potentially reducing these challenging behaviours. Strategies for a Proprioception-Friendly Classroom Alternative Seating Options Washing baskets
Bilbo chairs
Bean bags
Therabands wrapped around chair legs
Fitballs or wobble chairs Regular Movement Breaks Implement breaks every 30-40 minutes
Use active learning games (e.g., throwing bean bags at answers, stomping on maths equations)
Incorporate tug-of-war or parachute play Classroom