General
July 23, 2021
Why do some children love to draw? Why do others avoid it at all cost? I believe the answer to both questions is a combination of […]
July 16, 2021
Don’t you just love this! If we could re-frame FAIL to First Attempt In Learning in children’s (and adults) thinking, I truly believe we could transform […]
June 2, 2021
Maths is everywhere. Maths is all about thinking, noticing, problem-solving, having-a-go, being curious and persevering. It would be hard to have a conversation with children without […]
May 14, 2021
Tantrums! Big emotions! Sticking with saying ‘No’! In the thick of a difficult interaction, it’s hard to stick with the original decision. Every parent has had […]
February 26, 2021
Having agency means “being able to make choices and decisions to influence events and to have an impact on one’s world.” (Early Years Learning Framework, p. 45). It feels […]
December 11, 2020
(Adapted from Gowrie Connections Newsletter Issue 36 December 2020) On this last day of 2020, I’m not sure I’m able to think and write any useful […]
November 27, 2020
I believe this has been the year when we, as adults, have gained a greater understanding of the impact of big emotions. Fear, worry and uncertainty […]
October 23, 2020
Patience is an essential disposition when developing projects for not-for-profit organisations. The Unit 2/3 playground re-development began its life a number of years ago, after extensive […]
October 9, 2020
The long awaited unit 2/3 playground re-construction is well underway. It’s a mess! It’s noisy! It’s dusty! There’s less outdoor playing space! BUT… oh how exciting! […]