For activities that your children will love (and learn from), check out Red Ted Art on Facebook. If you’d like to win a copy of Maggy Woodley’s Red Ted Art Book, check out this link. For ideas on thematic activities, check out my ebook Our Learning Journey. If you’re ready to deconstruct your assumptions on […]

Look who’s here for an interview!!!!!! Yup, that’s right! The founder of Red Ted Art, Maggy Woodley has appeared on the Parenting On Cue Podcast and it was such fun to chat with her and to learn about what her aspirations are, how Red Ted Art was conceptualised and how she manages to balance everything […]

If you want to prevent burnout during your journey as an early childhood educator, here are three things to remember:- 1. plan and pace out, 2. set aside some time for yourself, and 3. engage in professional development I’ve just created a teacher’s video training series and it will be sent out free of charge. […]

I strongly believe that there is a place for written homework and standardized testing and that place is not in preschool or kindergarten. But I also understand when sometimes there isn’t much of a choice, so if you find yourself in a position where you are unable to change your circumstances, here are three tips […]

If you want a quality ECE program for your child, survey a few pre-schools in your area and look out for the:- 1.  teaching/learning approach, 2.  ask about the student-teacher ratio (and not the adult to child ratio) and 3.  find out how well the pre-school retains their teachers. Check out my book ‘Cool Stuff […]

David tells us about how his experience of reading the same book repeatedly to his son inspired his endeavour to write and publish personalised childrens books that are entertaining both to children and parents. Check out his website and books at www.lostmy.name

Here’s how I bring back laughter into the classroom …   1) Pick out books with a funny story line. 2) Choose songs that are funny. 3) Tell jokes or riddles   If you’d like to receive free training videos for preschool teachers, please click here.

Here’s what you need to prepare a sensory tub. 1. You will need a tub. 2. Put everything together 3. Enjoy and take pictures

Growing up is difficult. Laughter makes it easier. It brings out our most natural self, lets our guard down. Laughter also re-sets your day. So be sure to laugh with your children everyday!   If you’d like to have a chat with me on parenting, I will be hosting a free webinar this Saturday, Oct […]

Today’s podcast is about art and craft activities and we’ll discuss whether they are absolutely necessary or optional, and three ways in which you can increase learning opportunities via art and craft activities.