Kate Hodgekiss
Why The Increase in Children's Dysregulation: Exploring possible contributing factors (emotional development)
Why is self regulation more difficult for children in recent years? Why do challenging behaviours seem to be escalating?
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Kate Hodgekiss
Apr 18, 20233 min read
What is Scaffolding Really? Vygotsky with Bruner
In the early childhood sector, the term ‘scaffolding’, has become synonymous with the work of Lev Vygotsky. When asked what theories...
Kate Hodgekiss
Jan 21, 20205 min read
Space Design In Early Childhood - 5 things to think about...
The focus on EC environments is nothing new, but the approaches evolve as research increases. Check out 5 things to consider in your design
Kate Hodgekiss
Jun 24, 20194 min read
Strip It Back - Why I choose a calmer classroom approach
Back when I first started teaching (all those years ago!) I used to love to fill the walls of my classroom with an array of children’s...
Kate Hodgekiss
Aug 20, 20183 min read
Emotional Development - 4 Factors to Consider
With the introduction of the Early Years Learning Framework (2009) we have seen an increased emphasis on children’s emotional and social...
Kate Hodgekiss
Aug 6, 20183 min read
What's Theory Got To Do With It? EYLF Principle 5 - Ongoing Learning and Reflective Practice.
The Early Years Learning Framework (DEEWR, 2009, p. 13) sets out five principles of early education and the fifth and final one is...
Kate Hodgekiss
Jul 9, 20183 min read
What's Theory Got To Do With It? EYLF principle 4 - Respect for Diversity.
The Early Years Learning Framework (DEEWR, 2009, p. 13) sets out five principles of early education and the fourth is “Respect for...
Kate Hodgekiss
Jun 12, 20184 min read
What's Theory Got To Do With It? - EYLF principle 3 - high expectations and equity
The Early Years Learning Framework (DEEWR, 2009, p. 12) sets out five principles of early education and the second is “High Expectations...
Kate Hodgekiss
May 31, 20183 min read
What's Theory Got To Do With It? EYLF principle 2 - Partnerships.
The Early Years Learning Framework (DEEWR, 2009, p. 12) sets out five principles of early education and the second is “Partnerships”....
Kate Hodgekiss
May 26, 20183 min read
What's Theory Got To Do With It? EYLF principle 1- relationships.
The Early Years Learning Framework (DEEWR, 2009, p. 12) sets out five principles of early education and the first is “Secure, respectful...
Kate Hodgekiss
May 22, 20183 min read
Child Protection - Do we really do enough?
With possible changes to sexual consent laws in NSW, the ABC recently interviewed Deanne Carson from Body Safety Australia sparking an...
Kate Hodgekiss
Apr 23, 20183 min read
What's So Important About the Quality Improvement Process?
A strong quality improvement process is integral to achieving your vision for your service. A meaningful process involves all stakeholders i
Kate Hodgekiss
Mar 29, 20184 min read
Connecting with Animals - A Visit to Follyfoot Farm Educational Children's Service
This week I visited a service on the Central Coast of NSW called Follyfoot Farm Educational Children’s Service. As the name suggests,...
Kate Hodgekiss
Mar 26, 20183 min read
Why I Love Being an Early Childhood Teacher
Early childhood is a field which is losing educators every day. Recent studies found one in five educators plan to leave their job in the...
Kate Hodgekiss
Mar 4, 20183 min read
5 Reasons Relationships Trump Everything Else
In the early childhood sector we have seen a shift in approach, as emphasis that used to be placed on skill and ability is now placed on...
Kate Hodgekiss
Jan 17, 20186 min read
Having a Successful Assessment and Rating
So it is time for your service to go through the assessment and rating process? Try not to let the pressure get to you. Here are some...
Kate Hodgekiss
Jan 7, 20183 min read
Brain Development - How Knowledge Guides Practice
When I completed my degree, I did so without a deep understanding of children’s brain development. And, if I’m being honest, I didn’t...
Kate Hodgekiss
Dec 18, 20173 min read
Diversity in ECEC - What Happens When Parent and Educator Beliefs Differ?
There has been a huge amount of online discussion recently around gender issues in early childhood education. From complex discussion...
Kate Hodgekiss
Nov 25, 20173 min read
Educational Leadership - Mentorship in Early Childhood
As early childhood educators we work in a sector that is under appreciated and underpaid. This is why the latest studies show that 1 in 5...
Kate Hodgekiss
Oct 30, 20172 min read
Through the Eyes of the Child
There is a video on youtube (link at the bottom) which gets under my skin every time I watch it. When I do I am reminded of the awe and...
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