10 Simple Sensory Play Ideas Using Loose Parts
Encourage curiosity, language and problem-solving through hands-on exploration.
Ideas, insight and practical thinking for early childhood educators.
Encourage curiosity, language and problem-solving through hands-on exploration.
Practical ideas and reflections to embed belonging, respect and voice in everyday practice.
Move beyond laminated cards to explore lighting, acoustic control, and minimalist design for neuro-affirming kinder rooms.
Why the developing preschool brain craves open-ended loose parts play, and how tactile exploration builds neural pathways.
Tips for gathering meaningful evidence and reflecting with families.
Thoughtful and easy crafts to celebrate dads, grandpas and special people.
A practical guide for busy ECTs on using Claire Warden Floorbooks to capture children's voices, track inquiry webs, and co-create documentation.
How curiosity-led inquiry empowers children to ask big questions, make discoveries and build deep understanding.
How loose parts support creativity, problem solving and collaboration.
Linking children's interests to learning outcomes and the EYLF.
Move beyond rote counting during mat time with an engaging 1-hour interactive numeracy station rotation model.
Practical ways to nurture emotional awareness and expression in early childhood settings.
Understand amygdala hijack and borrow calm: practical, brain-informed co-regulation strategies for dysregulated young children.
Why outdoor play is essential for healthy development and how to make the most of it.
Bridge the gap between educational neuroscience and daily documentation to write richer, process-focused EYLF observations.
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