I’m finding it hard to engage educators in the programming and planning cycle.
It’s especially hard to engage those educators who work part-time or casually. Any tips? Answer: Involve all educators from the start, and support, assist and mentor them along the way. […]
How do I keep programs vibrant and exciting?
As a single-educator OSHC coordinator with limited time and a small group of children, how can I keep programs vibrant and responsive with fewer children’s interests to springboard from, and […]
In the afternoons at OSHC, the room always feels much louder than it should.
Managing noise in OSHC can be difficult, especially after school when children need an outlet for their energy. Strategies to improve the environment could make a real difference. Try these […]
What do your transitions from before school care to school look like in the mornings?
Bright vests, transport logs, strong teacher relationships and wet weather plans! At Indigo North Health Rutherglen OSHC, we have children from three local primary schools and one kindergarten. Children who […]
As we get further along in the year, the older children in my room seem to be getting bored. How can I keep them engaged?
Focus on autonomy and give children choices, particularly with projects based on their personal interests. As children grow, they develop a greater need for autonomy, engage in more complex problem-solving […]
My colleague wants to change the theme in my room every week, which I find very stressful. How can I approach this?
Challenge your colleague to think about whether themes are truly serving the children’s learning and development needs. First of all, while changing up our programs based on evaluation and reflection […]