In Scéalta this week, Early Childhood Ireland member Dairíona Ní Mhuirí outlines how children use real tools in her setting in Co Wexford. She tells us how participation in the Nature Pedagogy programme with Early Childhood Ireland reignited her passion for outdoor play and learning.
In our Scéalta blog post this week, Dr Sharon Skehill, from the Early Childhood and Primary team at NCCA discusses the role of the educator in the proposed Updated Aistear. She reminds us that the current consultation is ending on Tuesday, November 14 and encourages educators to submit their comments and feedback soon.
In our Scéalta blog this week, educator Sarah O’Leary, from Cheeky Cherubs in Cork, takes us through how their approach to and understanding of pedagogical documentation has evolved in her setting Cheeky Cherubs over the years. She says, ‘It has enhanced our practice, our professionalism, and our relationships, which in turn has enhanced the quality of our provision’.
In Scéalta this week, Dr Christina Egan Marnell, from Early Childhood Ireland, describes her approach to pedagogical documentation and gives tips from her experience working in New Zealand.
In our Scéalta blog post this week, as we launch the OWL Provocation Pack, Early Childhood Ireland’s Máire Corbett reminds us of the Scéalta series on Heritage languages we featured last year. She outlines each of the blog posts with the key message from each.
Early Childhood Ireland’s vision sees every child thriving and learning. Achieving this means that child safeguarding is a significant priority across all aspects of our work, internally as well as externally. Is this Scéalta blog post, Early Childhood Ireland’s Lauraine Giacovazzi writes about why this is a key priority for all those who work with or have any interaction with children.
Early Childhood Ireland member, the Mercy Family Centre in Dublin, were delighted to recently take part in the RTÉ This is Art project. In this Scéalta post, Our Land of Creativity, they describe the collaborative process through which they developed their project, involving parents and families as well as the School Age Care children in their setting.
In Scéalta this week, children’s book author Anna McQuinn makes timely suggestions about what to bear in mind when choosing books for babies, toddlers and young children.
In our Scéalta blog post this week, Early Childhood Ireland’s Máire Corbett considers how to support children whose communication skills have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, as they start their ECCE years shortly.
Anne Macken, Manager of Happy Days Creche, in Co Tipperary tells of how she was inspired by her recent visit to Reggio Emilia through the Reggio Children Project, funded by National Pyjama Day. She discusses the importance of respect for children, educators and their environments and the importance of joy in our work with children and their families.
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Registered Charity No: 20078904
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