by Claire | Mar 16, 2021 | Articles, Social Competence
What is social competence and how do we grow this? What leads children to make wise decisions and to know what to do when they donʼt know what to do? What conditions for learning will be optimal conditions for growing social competence? 
by Claire | Mar 16, 2021 | Articles, Leadership, Learning Stories
Leadership that focuses on language, culture and identity strengthens childrenʼs view of themselves as powerful life long learners. This article will explore ways to enable childrenʼs literacy and numeracy interests to flourish inside vibrant communities that keep... 
by Claire | Mar 16, 2021 | Articles, Pedagogy, Social Competence
When it comes to transitions every community will have established a routine of practice and, unfortunately, as adults we lose sight of how fundamental these moments are in a young childʼs life. To put them in perspective, perhaps we can ask ourselves some... 
by Claire | Mar 16, 2021 | Articles, Infants & Toddlers, Pedagogy, Social Competence
Do ideas tend to play around in your mind, often for long periods and then slowly get some traction? In all probability it happens as ideas filter through the experience and knowledge that comes your way over time. I think thatʼs essentially the way ʻGrowing Leaders... 
by Claire | Mar 16, 2021 | Articles, Infants & Toddlers
Adults who are engaged with infants and toddlers all have stories to tell; their ‘windows of wonder’ open for our very youngest children’s learning endeavours. These are the magic moments that keep us involved and excited, caught up in the intensity of seeing learning... 
by Claire | Mar 16, 2021 | Articles, Infants & Toddlers
Two lovely things have happened in our family. Hawaiki has started Kindergarten and Pipiana is asserting herself and imposing her wishes and desire for independence onto her family in the most effective toddler way. I think Hawaiki has been learning about ʻjogging on...