Curriculum Practice
Curriculum Practice Insights provide a deep understanding of the principles, methods, and innovations shaping effective teaching and learning. They explore essential areas such as curriculum design, instructional strategies, assessment methods, educational technology, and inclusive learning environments. Gaining these insights helps educators develop relevant and engaging programs that meet diverse learner needs, align with academic standards, and prepare students for real-world challenges. Staying informed about emerging pedagogical trends, policy developments, and evidence-based practices is crucial, as education continually evolves to foster critical thinking, creativity, and lifelong learning.
Curriculum Practice
Fostering Environmental Courage: Vincent LaFontan and Flanders Nature Center’s Approach to Climate Action and Sustainability Education
Environmental Courage: Vincent LaFontan’s Framework for Sustainability Education Guiding principles such as effective leadership, shared vision, and a receptive community shape the sustainability practices needed for meaningful environmental change. Vincent LaFontan, Executive Director of the Flanders Nature Center & Land Trust, brings these elements together through his concept of Environmental Courage—a mindset designed to help […]
Read the article →Tops Day Nurseries & Shoots: Leading the Way in Sustainability, Education, and Community Impact
Tops Day Nurseries is a group of 34 day nurseries across the South coast of England, providing early education and care for children of pre-school age. Tops started in 1990…
Education for Sustainable Development in Early Childhood: Bridging Global Goals and Local Needs
This paper argues that Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) provides a strong framework for addressing contemporary challenges in early childhood education (ECE). While globalisation has spread predominantly European-American models of…
Curriculum PracticeProtecting Your Little One’s Eyes In A Tech-Driven World
In an era where children and technology are virtually inseparable, the ubiquity of digital devices has become a common aspect of modern childhood. From educational endeavours to recreational activities, children…
Curriculum PracticeThe Reading Shed: Fostering a Love for Books in Our Community
In the spirit of National Reading Week, Jack & Jill Nursery embarked on an initiative aimed at nurturing the joy of reading among young minds. The brainchild of our endeavour…
Curriculum Practice, ResourcesWhy is Reading with Children so Important?
Studies have shown that children that are read to on a regular basis have a broader range of vocabulary, increased general knowledge and a better level of development when starting school. What Difference can I make as a Parent? You can make a huge difference! Parents are the most important…
Curriculum PracticeUnveiling the Magic of National Storytelling Week!
Step into the magical world of tales and adventures as we dive into National Storytelling Week. National Storytelling Week is a time to honour the art of storytelling and it’s impact on language development, creativity, and empathy. It encourages the sharing of stories across generations, fostering a love for literature…
Curriculum Practice, Natural World Sustainability, ResourcesCertain indoor air pollutants can be absorbed through the skin – here’s what you need to know
Even though most of us will spend most of our lives indoors, that doesn’t mean we aren’t still exposed to air pollution. Indoor air contains a wide array of pollutants including chemicals found in many common household items, building materials and cleaning products. These chemicals (known as volatile organic compounds) can…
