The Early Years Learning Hub Podcast

In this episode we are joined by Beck Thompson who is the Founder of Trauma Informed Teachers Australia, she is also a Teacher, Speaker and Author (Chasing Normal). We explore how understanding trauma through brain science supports teachers and educators to look at children (and their behaviour) through a trauma-informed lens and how teachers make a big difference to children experiencing trauma.Trauma Informed Teachers Australia- https://www.facebook.com/groups/traumainformedteachersaustraliaChasing Normal is available at beckthompson.com.auRelated Early Years Learning Hub resources:Helping children self-regulate- https://earlyyearslearninghub.com.au/product/helping-children-to-self-regulate/ Responsive teaching and scaffolding- https://earlyyearslearninghub.com.au/product/responsive-teaching-and-scaffolding/

This week’s topic is inspired by a professional learning workshop that I facilitated for a local network all about evidence-based transition to school practices. We look at the research, the policyrequirements and the benefits of creating or joining transition networks.Related Early Years Learning Hub courses:Tranistion to school

This episode is a practice sharing with a difference and sits alongside our last practice sharing where we unpacked Speech Therapy. In this episode we talk to Lucy O'Brien who is an Occupational Therapist (OT) at Inner West Paediatrics. Lucy talks us through what OT is and how it can help children (and adults) to function better in their world. Remember all podcast listeners recieve 25% off at the checkout by entering the code 'POD25'. ⁠⁠Inner West Paediatrics⁠Related Early Years Learning Hub courses:⁠Strategies for identifying, communicating and planning for specific needs⁠⁠Supporting children with a disability and/ or additional needs⁠

This episode is one of our ‘Unpacking theory and research series” and our guest is Lisa Riegel, Ph.D, Educational Partnerships Institute and author and we will be discussing brain science and how we can use it to support children to self-regulate, develop social and coping skills and be active, engaged learners. Remember all podcast listeners recieve 25% off at the checkout by entering the code 'POD25'.Links to Lisa's author's page: NeuroWell: Applying brain science to build safe, supportive, and proactive schoolsRelated Early Years learning Hub courses:Helping children self-regulate

This week's episode focuses on the important role ethicsplays in creating child safe environments that actually keep children safe. In particular when ethics are in action as one of our practice architectures, we embed child safety in our everyday. The ECA Code of Ethics are founded in children’s right to safety and high-quality practice. Remember all podcast listeners recieve 25% off at the checkout by entering the code 'POD25'.Related Early Years Learning Hub courses:Building understanding of quality early childhood program and practice

In thie episode we speak with Catherine Lee about what she thinks makes a great early childhood teacher or educator. Catherine shares her reflections and practices that focus on kindness, viewing children as capable and competent and supporting children's agency. Remember all podcast listeners recieve 25% off at the checkout by entering the code 'POD25'.Related Early Years Learning Hub professional learning courses:Beginning teachers and educators How to teach

In this episode, we sit down with Professor Cathrine Neilsen-Hewett to unpack how we can better understand and support children’s behaviour by reframing the way we view it. With an extensive academic background in early childhood and a reputation as a leading behaviour expert, Cathrine brings rich insights from her research and practice. She shares her evidence-informed model that helps educators provide the right supports for children to regulate and thrive. Remember all podcast listeners recieve 25% off at the checkout by entering the code 'POD25'.Understanding children's behaviour bundle

Today’s topic is all about supporting your own wellbeing, avoiding burnout through maintaining a good work life balance and getting organised to make things easier. I share some tips and strategies to help bring the joy back into your work.Service communication, reflection and planning journalBlog- Getting organised to support efficient, effective practice

This week’s episode is not to be missed for anyone who has ever wondered about outdoor learning programs and nature play. We speak with Stephanie Willey about her experiences implementing a bush kinder program, including all of the bennefits, logistics and how tos!Early Childhood Outdoor Learning NetworkThe how and the why of nature programsThe legislative requirements of an in-nature progam

This episode takes a deep dive into Education for Sustainability with Stephanie Willey the Convenor of Environmental Education in Early Childhood. Stephanie takes educators through all dimensions of sustainability, going beyond the worm farms and recycling bins to using sustainability ‘lens' to inform decision making.Sustainability Alliance - Environmental Education in Early Childhood

In this episode we explore some key ideas about why transition statements are important and how they contribute to creating continuity of learning for children in one of the most significant transitions of their lives. We talk about writing for your audience, streamlining how you work and considering these statements as part of your assessment practices. Remember all podcast listeners recieve 25% off at the checkout by entering the code 'POD25'.Related Early Years Learning Hub courses:Transition to school statements supporting continuityEffective evidenced based transition practiceTranistion partnerships

This week’s ‘Practice sharing- Practical programming’ episode is focused on the mechanics of how to manage assessment and planning and program requirements in ways that reduce the administrative burden. It stes through an example of programming in ways that works smarter and harder! Remember all podcast listeners recieve 25% off at the checkout by entering the code 'POD25'.For more information go to: Cycle of planning for groups Cycle of planning for individualsInformation for families

This episode is about how children use drawing as a communication tool and how teachers and educators can use dialogic drawing to help better understand children’s learning and engagement. Today, I am joined by Dr Amelia Ruscoe, Early Childhood Studies Course Coordinator, School of Education, Edith Cowan University who shares her research and expereinces at using dialogic drawing as a tool to cature children's voices.