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It Takes A Village’s blog for early childhood and OSHC educators and leaders.

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Child playing in a fabric teepee

Is it ok to use teepees, or is this cultural appropriation?

Educator passing a child their bowl during lunch

A lot of children are refusing to eat the main meal at our service. What should we do?

Post-it notes with the words right and wrong and question marks drawn on them

Is it wrong for educators to use the word ‘kids’?

Educator with head resting in hands, looking stressed

What can I do to support a very tired team?

Child eating lunch at the table

Are progressive meal times a good idea? How do we know if it’s right for our service?

How can we ensure our QIP is a living document?

Baby sleeping in a cot

Some parents request that their babies are left to cry in the cot without comfort (cry it out).

Group of children standing in a line

Is it wrong to ask children to line up?

Educator a pencil to her mouth thoughtfully

What is the difference between critical reflection and reflective practice?

Child standing barefoot on adult's feet

Should educators go shoe-free in our babies room?

Child playing happily with bubbles

How do I highlight children’s voices authentically in my documentation?

Educator being interviewed for a role

Coordinators, what qualities are you looking for when you’re hiring?