InspirED ECE

May be helpful in further supporting the articulation of why we do what we do in our play based curriculum.

Look at the differences between a typical preschool child’s hand (left) and a typical 7 year old hand (right). Want to know why a preschool aged child isn’t able to write yet? This is why! Their hands are still developing and are not fully formed. So what should they be doing to support this? PLAY!! Playdough, colouring, cutting, gluing, playing outside, digging in dirt, sensory play, dress up play, science experiments, beading, puzzles, throwing balls, etc. All of these things help their hands develop. When they are physically ready to write, they will! No need to rush them, they will show you when they are ready!
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Beautifully written 🖊 by Mindful Moments Child Enrichment.

I recently presented as part of the University of Auckland's ECE seminar series, drawing on aspects of my doctoral research into induction and mentoring programmes. If you are interested in how the nature of relationships between mentors and their PCTs impacts on the success (or otherwise) of I&M programmes you can access the presentation here:

Barbara Watson - The impact of social exchanges on mentor/PCT relationships: Five vignettes All provisionally certificated teachers in New Zealand are required to take part in an induction and mentoring programmes that support their progress towards...