Blog Posts

The Importance of Differentiation  "If children feel safe, they can take risks, ask questions, make mistakes, learn to trust, share their feelings, and grow." ~ Alfie Kohn   Introduction No two days are ever the same for a teacher. Interruptions and disruptions occur...

"A spirited, unruly student is preferable. It’s much easier to direct passion than to try and inspire it." ~ Joan Desmond   Introduction COVID-19 is shining a harsh spotlight on just how essential child care and early learning is. The pandemic has shown that we need...

"Every day in a hundred small ways our children ask: ‘Do you see me? Do you hear me? Do I matter?’ Their behaviour often reflects our response." ~ L.R. Knost (The Gentle Parent)   Introduction We have written a few times on future trends in ECD, and about what we may...

"This will not be the last annus horribilis. The challenge for leaders is to step up now to be better prepared for the next one." ~ Eric J. McNulty   Introduction This blog is not about preschool education per se. It is about leadership. And learning lessons. Mainly...

What children learn is very important and we often ask ourselves this question. However, how children learn is the key to what children learn. We need to understand and provide learning opportunities that are child centered and basic. No need to dress up and impress...

Setting the Scene for a New Normal "A child can teach an adult three things: to be happy for no reason, to always be busy with something, and to know how to demand with all his might that which he desires."   ~ Paulo Coelho"   Introduction We have written...

"A first-class system of early childhood education is the hallmark of a caring and civilized society." ~ Andy Hargreaves  Introduction We are all aware of our emotions, but how do you describe your emotions?  How can we box emotions into “happy”, “sad”, “angry” etc.? ...

Early Childhood Development and Learning were featured in the SONA 2018 and 2019, among many other important public forums over the last couple of years.  It is important to understand the policies and the framework that govern this sector.  Understanding the policies...