Nelson Mandela showed that it is possible to make a difference in our world. I've had two encounters recently that caused me to reflect on the history of apartheid in South Africa. The first was that I felt moved by the content in some letters I found in my father's memorabilia. He was a Jazz … [Read more...]
Democracy and freedom work together in pre-school.
Empowering children to express themselves: to understand what equality and inclusiveness mean and to learn about the use of power and being part of a community in the widest sense, is essential for the well-being of our global community. I've enjoyed many visits to pre-schools where these values … [Read more...]
Cuddling questioned in early years settings and schools!
Some years ago I read a post on a social networking site, from an Independent Early Years Consultant and Tutor, Chelmsford, in the UK. “I have been teaching a regular class of pre-school practitioners today who are nearing the end of their L3 Diploma. In a classroom debate, a student raised the … [Read more...]
I’m only two- Tracy Seed
I love to run around and around, and climb inside cupboards, too, To tip every thing out of boxes and put things down the loo I love to put things around my neck and to be swaddled in a blanket by you. I need your help when I’m upset because I don’t know what to do. My emotions wash all … [Read more...]
Why is it important to say goodbye?
“ Is it best to say goodbye to our child, instead of sneaking away when he plays happily in his childcare setting?" This is the question that one mother posted in an online discussion. "When we say goodbye he gets very upset and it takes him 5 or 10 minutes to settle. Whereas, when we sneak out … [Read more...]