So our focus last week was ‘Have you found a way that works for you?” It’s an important question that can mean the difference between being a thriving, cruising educator or an educator that is struggling to keep up… And when I say keep up – I mean it as a REAL statement – not … Continue reading #67 Shine as an Educator – #educatorscan

So we are on Shine as an Educator #66 And I have been asked several times this week how I keep up? How do you keep up? Well most of the time I do But this week I found this question a little ironic And definitely made me feel super guilty, after last week I … Continue reading #66 Shine as an Educator – Does this work for ME?

So last week I challenged you to look on your programming with fresh eyes. To look at your programming as a valuable asset in your care setting. And three key points to focus and reflect on over the week. We also visited the mindset over our programming, I strongly encouraged you to explore and recognise … Continue reading #65 Shine as an Educator – A programming mission…

So after focusing a little on topics that were specifically FDC, I thought we might venture back to our focus topic of programming This week I have several 1:1 VIP clients that are focusing on programming and observations. Improving the connection between the two and the conversation when conveying and sharing with parents. So two … Continue reading #64 Shine as an Educator – What does your programming mean to you?

So this topic today, I am super passionate about. It might be one that surprises you. Hopefully after I have explained and shared with you my thinking – you will understand why!! Specifically for FDC educators and relates to the understanding, determination and continuation of running a profitable FDC. Yes today I am talking about … Continue reading #63 Shine as an Educator – Making your FDC PAY!!

Today we are moving on A solid step into our practices and looking at literacy and numeracy in your environment But first lets revisit the last few weeks. We have focused on Reflective Practice – a lot – over the last few weeks! I hope you now have a better understanding of just how important … Continue reading #62 Shine as an Educator – Literacy and numeracy in your environment.

Today we finished our 4 week Shine as an Educator challenge A Reflective Practice challenge that focused on where to start when establishing an ongoing, thoughtful and valuable practice of critical reflection. Where to start, what ah ha moments we had and where to go from here!! 4 weeks have come and gone, and there … Continue reading #61 Shine as an Educator – Challenge then Celebrate!

I put a meme up this week reading “What level of support do you need? AND I have titled our number 60 podcast it too. A couple of things happened this week that I will share with you, that made me realise, personally reflect on and share this important question!! I got stuck I really … Continue reading #60 Shine as an Educator – What level of support do YOU need?

Today I propped myself on a log to take some personal time and I will tell you about that in a moment but This week I was reflecting on Australia Day and I asked this very important question, WHAT MAKES YOU A UNIQUE AUSTRALIAN EDUCATOR? AND out of this question came private messages, comments and … Continue reading #59 Shine as an Educator – Do you know yourself?

Now this has come up a bit this week and I am going to chat to you about it not just in a podcast but watch for the blog as well. I think it’s something that early childhood definitely struggle with I know I do and will going forward and when we are in the … Continue reading #58 Shine as an Educator – When days turn to $&@-!!