https://www.inspiredec.com/blogs/the-inspired-ec-blog/what-do-uninterrupted-blocks-of-time-for-play-look-like-and-why-are-they-important 2021-06-01T14:12:02+10:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0288/3295/6521/articles/nyISpZJ2TkejK5HQQ9PF_Copy_of_Blog_Image_2.png?v=1622520430 What do "uninterrupted blocks of time for play" look like, and why are they important? https://www.inspiredec.com/blogs/the-inspired-ec-blog/the-importance-of-writing-for-a-purpose 2021-07-07T10:00:43+10:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0288/3295/6521/articles/Copy_of_Blog_Image_3.png?v=1625601684 The Importance of Writing for a Purpose https://www.inspiredec.com/blogs/the-inspired-ec-blog/5-simple-ways-to-support-heavy-work 2021-07-15T06:00:57+10:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0288/3295/6521/articles/Copy_of_Blog_Image_4.png?v=1626291612 5 Simple Ways to Support "Heavy Work" https://www.inspiredec.com/blogs/the-inspired-ec-blog/slides-are-for-going-down-not-up-really 2022-09-13T05:27:04+10:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0288/3295/6521/articles/Copy_of_Blog_Image.png?v=1626399603 "Slides are for going down, not up!" REALLY? https://www.inspiredec.com/blogs/the-inspired-ec-blog/does-being-a-parent-really-make-for-a-better-educator 2023-01-17T21:37:26+11:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0288/3295/6521/articles/Blog_Image_1080_x_700_px_28.png?v=1673951846 Does being a parent really make for a better educator? https://www.inspiredec.com/blogs/the-inspired-ec-blog/creating-calm-in-the-busy-season 2022-11-23T05:37:39+11:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0288/3295/6521/articles/Blog_Image_1080_x_700_px_23.png?v=1669142244 Creating calm in the "Busy" season https://www.inspiredec.com/blogs/the-inspired-ec-blog/stop-looking-for-the-short-cut 2023-06-28T14:43:25+10:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0288/3295/6521/articles/Blog_Image_1080_x_700_px_5_4afae0e6-5d7d-4548-9743-4ea2681c99f6.png?v=1687927405 Should we stop looking for the short cut? https://www.inspiredec.com/blogs/the-inspired-ec-blog/the-value-of-imaginative-play-outdoors-for-school-aged-children 2021-08-30T05:28:23+10:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0288/3295/6521/articles/Copy_of_Blog_Image_a918f13f-f446-4138-b3cb-a2f9ccf239c8.png?v=1630265295 From Gaming to Games: 4 Ways to Spark Imaginative Play for School Aged Children https://www.inspiredec.com/blogs/the-inspired-ec-blog/can-1-1-time-combat-challending-behaviour 2021-09-29T05:00:49+10:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0288/3295/6521/articles/Blog_Image_1080_x_700_px.png?v=1632855556 Can 1:1 time combat "Challenging behaviour"? https://www.inspiredec.com/blogs/the-inspired-ec-blog/whats-the-deal-with-the-birthday-wall 2021-08-12T06:00:01+10:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0288/3295/6521/articles/Copy_of_Blog_Image_5.png?v=1626403885 What's the deal with the birthday wall? https://www.inspiredec.com/blogs/the-inspired-ec-blog/3-tips-for-the-child-who-doesnt-want-to-share 2021-10-22T05:59:52+11:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0288/3295/6521/articles/Blog_Image_1080_x_700_px_38c49ad0-ad1b-4726-aafc-8070c460ace5.png?v=1634842749 3 Tips for the child who doesn't want to share https://www.inspiredec.com/blogs/the-inspired-ec-blog/3-questions-not-to-ask-children-as-play 2021-07-30T05:00:00+10:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0288/3295/6521/articles/Copy_of_Blog_Image_7.png?v=1626405185 3 Questions not to ask children at play https://www.inspiredec.com/blogs/the-inspired-ec-blog/and-then-they-grew-up 2023-07-13T05:54:21+10:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0288/3295/6521/articles/Copy_of_Blog_Image_10.png?v=1626407138 And then they grew up... https://www.inspiredec.com/blogs/the-inspired-ec-blog/i-can-do-it 2021-11-05T05:29:35+11:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0288/3295/6521/articles/Copy_of_Blog_Image_12.png?v=1626408178 I can do it! https://www.inspiredec.com/blogs/the-inspired-ec-blog/dealing-with-death 2021-07-28T05:35:29+10:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0288/3295/6521/articles/Copy_of_Blog_Image_5_f5b0741d-0de7-4706-b07b-213d04aa2127.png?v=1627414389 Dealing with Death https://www.inspiredec.com/blogs/the-inspired-ec-blog/mentorship-matters 2021-08-10T05:30:03+10:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0288/3295/6521/articles/Copy_of_Blog_Image_6_ac084b17-4f41-4710-9481-db8786c99740.png?v=1628020460 Mentorship Matters https://www.inspiredec.com/blogs/the-inspired-ec-blog/lessons-in-nature 2021-08-11T05:15:11+10:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0288/3295/6521/articles/Copy_of_Blog_Image_4972679e-75b8-4b84-be40-997e36a551ce.png?v=1628622850 Lessons In Nature https://www.inspiredec.com/blogs/the-inspired-ec-blog/why-we-need-to-stop-hikjacking-childrens-play-under-the-guise-of-interest-based-learning 2021-08-11T14:48:36+10:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0288/3295/6521/articles/Copy_of_Blog_Image_78378bd7-d2a7-4740-83b6-9f2a1ef4f887.png?v=1628657264 Why we need to stop Hikjacking Children's Play Under the Guise of "Interest Based Learning" https://www.inspiredec.com/blogs/the-inspired-ec-blog/why-being-held-back-from-starting-school-is-a-gift 2021-09-14T05:55:19+10:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0288/3295/6521/articles/Copy_of_Blog_Image_1_f1210e58-3730-4e23-81c4-9a93b413aaf8.png?v=1631559170 Why being "held back" from starting school is a gift. https://www.inspiredec.com/blogs/the-inspired-ec-blog/youre-okay-and-other-lies-we-tell-children 2021-10-08T08:57:42+11:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0288/3295/6521/articles/Blog_Image_1080_x_700_px_1.png?v=1633641609 "You're Okay" and Other Lies We Tell Children https://www.inspiredec.com/blogs/the-inspired-ec-blog/how-has-covid-19-impacted-an-already-struggling-sector 2021-10-25T05:09:14+11:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0288/3295/6521/articles/Blog_Image_1080_x_700_px_1_c8f054ad-7a43-4310-98ea-6f75357225b1.png?v=1635098954 How has COVID-19 impacted an already struggling sector? https://www.inspiredec.com/blogs/the-inspired-ec-blog/4-ways-to-support-barefoot-play 2021-10-29T05:28:58+11:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0288/3295/6521/articles/Blog_Image_1080_x_700_px_2.png?v=1635445738 4 Ways to Support Barefoot Play https://www.inspiredec.com/blogs/the-inspired-ec-blog/5-myths-about-infant-outdoor-environments 2021-11-12T09:49:11+11:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0288/3295/6521/articles/Blog_Image_1080_x_700_px_3.png?v=1636670880 5 Myths About Infant Outdoor Environments https://www.inspiredec.com/blogs/the-inspired-ec-blog/should-we-put-a-stop-to-end-of-year-gifting 2021-11-19T06:31:35+11:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0288/3295/6521/articles/Blog_Image_1080_x_700_px_5.png?v=1637263865 Should we put a stop to end of year gifting? https://www.inspiredec.com/blogs/the-inspired-ec-blog/making-the-most-of-team-meetings 2022-01-20T10:00:53+11:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0288/3295/6521/articles/Blog_Image_1080_x_700_px_1_a0f625f1-6ad9-4051-8797-0da32b3faae6.png?v=1642631368 Making the Most of Team Meetings https://www.inspiredec.com/blogs/the-inspired-ec-blog/return-and-return-again-how-revisiting-natural-spaces-benefits-children 2022-02-18T05:08:07+11:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0288/3295/6521/articles/Blog_Image_1080_x_700_px_2_426e0a63-7594-4452-94fa-83160d57c7ee.png?v=1645121191 Return, and Return Again: How Revisiting Natural Spaces Benefits Children https://www.inspiredec.com/blogs/the-inspired-ec-blog/embracing-infectious-joy 2022-03-23T08:37:42+11:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0288/3295/6521/articles/Blog_Image_1080_x_700_px_5_9e8b8c02-716f-4c14-80af-1c2f6973534f.png?v=1647985062 Embracing Infectious Joy https://www.inspiredec.com/blogs/the-inspired-ec-blog/5-practical-ways-to-support-mud-play 2022-05-02T09:04:02+10:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0288/3295/6521/articles/Blog_Image_1080_x_700_px_7.png?v=1651187469 5 Practical Ways to Support Mud Play https://www.inspiredec.com/blogs/the-inspired-ec-blog/the-ultimate-trust-the-ultimate-privilege-the-ultimate-responsibility 2022-05-09T06:10:50+10:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0288/3295/6521/articles/Blog_Image_1080_x_700_px_8.png?v=1652040650 The Ultimate Trust. The Ultimate Privilege. The Ultimate Responsibility. https://www.inspiredec.com/blogs/the-inspired-ec-blog/how-to-embrace-rainy-day-play 2022-05-24T09:48:04+10:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0288/3295/6521/articles/Blog_Image_1080_x_700_px_9.png?v=1653349150 How to Embrace Rainy Day Play https://www.inspiredec.com/blogs/the-inspired-ec-blog/birth-zero-nought-does-it-matter-what-we-call-our-littlest-ones 2022-06-01T12:29:55+10:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0288/3295/6521/articles/Blog_Image_1080_x_700_px_11.png?v=1654050595 Birth, Zero, Nought... does it matter what we call our littlest ones? https://www.inspiredec.com/blogs/the-inspired-ec-blog/teddies-dummies-and-a-pair-of-silky-pyjamas-the-importance-of-security-items 2022-06-17T08:53:44+10:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0288/3295/6521/articles/Blog_Image_1080_x_700_px_12.png?v=1655406518 Teddies, Dummies and a Pair of Silky Pyjamas: The Importance of Security Items https://www.inspiredec.com/blogs/the-inspired-ec-blog/4-ways-to-support-problem-solving-through-loose-parts-play 2022-06-29T11:27:01+10:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0288/3295/6521/articles/9OKUNNz0SeuTh8XzF6qJ_file.jpg?v=1656465517 4 Ways to Support Problem Solving Through Loose Parts Play https://www.inspiredec.com/blogs/the-inspired-ec-blog/dont-cry-over-spilled-milk-embracing-independence 2024-04-04T05:20:43+11:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0288/3295/6521/articles/Blog_Image_1080_x_700_px_15.png?v=1659485427 Don't Cry Over Spilled Milk - Embracing Independence https://www.inspiredec.com/blogs/the-inspired-ec-blog/reflective-practice-who-is-it-for 2022-08-10T13:50:13+10:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0288/3295/6521/articles/Blog_Image_1080_x_700_px_16.png?v=1660103407 Reflective Practice - Who is it for? https://www.inspiredec.com/blogs/the-inspired-ec-blog/how-a-dog-changed-my-connection-to-community 2022-08-24T06:27:12+10:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0288/3295/6521/articles/Blog_Image_1080_x_700_px_17.png?v=1661286239 How a dog changed my connection to community https://www.inspiredec.com/blogs/the-inspired-ec-blog/4-easy-additions-to-enhance-your-block-play-environment 2022-08-30T13:45:17+10:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0288/3295/6521/articles/4N93pgaSAiMl1abeg1a0_Copy_of_Blog_Image_5.png?v=1661830292 4 Easy Additions to Enhance Your Block Play Environment https://www.inspiredec.com/blogs/the-inspired-ec-blog/why-do-children-ask-so-many-questions 2022-09-05T13:38:33+10:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0288/3295/6521/articles/Blog_Image_1080_x_700_px_18.png?v=1662349038 Why do children ask so many questions? https://www.inspiredec.com/blogs/the-inspired-ec-blog/the-view-from-inside-the-jar 2022-09-15T06:00:00+10:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0288/3295/6521/articles/Blog_Image_1080_x_700_px_19.png?v=1663012854 The view from "inside the jar" https://www.inspiredec.com/blogs/the-inspired-ec-blog/i-cant-draw-the-lie-that-many-of-us-tell 2022-09-27T15:01:23+10:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0288/3295/6521/articles/Blog_Image_1080_x_700_px_20.png?v=1664254843 "I can't draw" - The Lie That Many of Us Tell https://www.inspiredec.com/blogs/the-inspired-ec-blog/schema-play-whats-it-all-about 2023-05-03T04:53:00+10:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0288/3295/6521/articles/Blog_Image_1080_x_700_px_21.png?v=1667933911 Schema Play: What's it all about? https://www.inspiredec.com/blogs/the-inspired-ec-blog/lessons-from-the-birds 2022-11-17T11:54:01+11:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0288/3295/6521/articles/Blog_Image_1080_x_700_px_22.png?v=1668554705 Lessons from the Birds https://www.inspiredec.com/blogs/the-inspired-ec-blog/is-it-time-to-ditch-no-hat-no-play 2022-11-30T14:35:34+11:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0288/3295/6521/articles/Blog_Image_1080_x_700_px_25.png?v=1669747511 Is it time to ditch "No Hat, No Play"? https://www.inspiredec.com/blogs/the-inspired-ec-blog/slow-down-the-start 2023-01-04T14:27:50+11:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0288/3295/6521/articles/Blog_Image_1080_x_700_px_27.png?v=1672802274 Slow Down the Start https://www.inspiredec.com/blogs/the-inspired-ec-blog/whats-the-problem-really 2023-02-03T13:28:40+11:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0288/3295/6521/articles/Blog_Image_1080_x_700_px_4bbac894-cc44-4d0e-80aa-0f057fa38857.png?v=1675293400 What's the problem, really? https://www.inspiredec.com/blogs/the-inspired-ec-blog/who-needs-worksheets-and-rote-learning-when-you-have-nature-and-time-to-explore 2023-02-22T09:28:25+11:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0288/3295/6521/articles/Blog_Image_1080_x_700_px_30.png?v=1677018505 Who needs worksheets and rote learning when you have nature and time to explore? https://www.inspiredec.com/blogs/the-inspired-ec-blog/should-we-be-sharing-childrens-images-online 2023-03-16T14:16:31+11:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0288/3295/6521/articles/Blog_Image_1080_x_700_px_36b1acbc-3f17-48a0-b720-99cfa3070651.png?v=1678936591 Should we be sharing children's images online? https://www.inspiredec.com/blogs/the-inspired-ec-blog/get-outside-nature-supports-educator-wellbeing 2023-05-04T06:30:56+10:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0288/3295/6521/articles/Blog_Image_1080_x_700_px_1_0e4069e5-30bf-4d57-8e08-be07dcc11547.png?v=1683145270 Get Outside: Nature Supports Educator Wellbeing https://www.inspiredec.com/blogs/the-inspired-ec-blog/the-mass-exodus-of-educators 2023-06-02T14:57:18+10:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0288/3295/6521/articles/Blog_Image_1080_x_700_px_2_962d7a7b-ece9-437a-bc76-9aca197210e3.png?v=1685563040 The Mass Exodus of Educators - And What do we do About it? https://www.inspiredec.com/blogs/the-inspired-ec-blog/rest-time-or-restoration-time 2023-06-15T12:16:54+10:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0288/3295/6521/articles/Blog_Image_1080_x_700_px_4.png?v=1686795414 Rest Time or Restoration Time? https://www.inspiredec.com/blogs/the-inspired-ec-blog/a-reimagining-of-home-corner 2023-07-27T06:17:13+10:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0288/3295/6521/articles/Blog_Image_1080_x_700_px_7_039e2fd0-4781-4fc4-b114-6bd14bd84124.png?v=1690402633 A Reimagining of "Home Corner" https://www.inspiredec.com/blogs/the-inspired-ec-blog/its-raining-its-pouring-but-were-going-outside-anyway 2024-03-21T06:15:38+11:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0288/3295/6521/articles/Blog_Image_1080_x_700_px_17_3fe67299-1e8b-4eb6-98d5-af43a164d761.png?v=1710961806 It's raining, it's pouring... but we're going outside anyway! https://www.inspiredec.com/blogs/the-inspired-ec-blog/creating-space-for-big-body-play 2023-08-09T06:39:26+10:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0288/3295/6521/articles/Blog_Image_1080_x_700_px_8_f330356b-2d47-4aa3-b966-e21e21ed4b9f.png?v=1691527087 Creating Space for "Big Body" Play https://www.inspiredec.com/blogs/the-inspired-ec-blog/how-do-you-know-if-early-childhood-education-is-the-right-place-for-you 2023-11-16T06:05:48+11:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0288/3295/6521/articles/Blog_Image_1080_x_700_px_17_f160c143-b81d-461b-9204-100dc8efbc9c.png?v=1700075138 How do you know if early childhood education is the right place for you? https://www.inspiredec.com/blogs/the-inspired-ec-blog/5-things-to-say-instead-of-they-had-a-great-day 2023-10-12T06:29:52+11:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0288/3295/6521/articles/Blog_Image_1080_x_700_px_7_9dfb5b86-5101-4e86-8f72-7ee2ba34af14.png?v=1697052342 5 Things to Say Instead of "They had a Great Day!" https://www.inspiredec.com/blogs/the-inspired-ec-blog/4-ways-to-stay-true-to-your-philosophy-during-the-festive-season 2023-12-05T05:30:01+11:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0288/3295/6521/articles/Blog_Image_1080_x_700_px_14.png?v=1700072642 4 Ways to stay true to your philosophy during the festive season https://www.inspiredec.com/blogs/the-inspired-ec-blog/the-art-of-really-seeing 2023-10-19T13:24:52+11:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0288/3295/6521/articles/Blog_Image_1080_x_700_px_8_d6d23d5f-98f8-4cfd-bb86-2366e4334dc4.png?v=1697682184 The Art of Really Seeing https://www.inspiredec.com/blogs/the-inspired-ec-blog/why-are-we-watching-chickens-hatch-in-plastic-boxes 2024-07-01T14:18:33+10:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0288/3295/6521/articles/Blog_Image_1080_x_700_px_2_e9a72bd5-dc52-4d14-86ae-a4fe91faa24b.png?v=1719807513 Why are we watching chickens hatch in plastic boxes? 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https://www.inspiredec.com/blogs/the-inspired-ec-blog/keeping-children-safe-when-the-world-feels-scary 2023-11-02T09:40:14+11:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0288/3295/6521/articles/Blog_Image_1080_x_700_px_11_0397a300-b2c0-46df-933b-fca149dbbc31.png?v=1698864911 Keeping Children Safe When the World Feels Scary https://www.inspiredec.com/blogs/the-inspired-ec-blog/10-essential-elements-for-infant-environments-outdoor-edition 2023-11-09T06:29:29+11:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0288/3295/6521/articles/Blog_Image_1080_x_700_px_12_b8d3d21d-7622-4a1e-a533-7906aeda3fd5.png?v=1699471307 10 Essential Elements for Infant Environments - Outdoor Edition https://www.inspiredec.com/blogs/the-inspired-ec-blog/book-review-kitty-and-i-by-karyn-connors 2023-11-14T12:00:05+11:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0288/3295/6521/articles/Blog_Image_1080_x_700_px_13.png?v=1699923605 BOOK REVIEW: Kitty and I - By Karyn Connors https://www.inspiredec.com/blogs/the-inspired-ec-blog/they-wrecked-it 2024-01-09T19:19:53+11:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0288/3295/6521/articles/Blog_Image_1080_x_700_px_bb32a8e8-8510-427b-bec9-f411d32786c2.png?v=1704233390 They Wrecked It! https://www.inspiredec.com/blogs/the-inspired-ec-blog/sleep-and-rest-juggling-family-requests-and-childrens-needs 2024-01-18T06:11:11+11:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0288/3295/6521/articles/Blog_Image_1080_x_700_px_11_d08c93c5-4608-4e0c-ae23-12d4850bed37.png?v=1705517062 Sleep and Rest: Juggling Family Requests and Children's Needs https://www.inspiredec.com/blogs/the-inspired-ec-blog/you-dont-have-a-biter 2024-02-02T05:43:47+11:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0288/3295/6521/articles/Blog_Image_1080_x_700_px_12_8a658bbb-c849-428a-a14c-232fad1ebdaf.png?v=1706726195 You don't have "a biter" https://www.inspiredec.com/blogs/the-inspired-ec-blog/how-to-work-in-the-same-service-as-your-child 2024-02-22T05:55:28+11:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0288/3295/6521/articles/Blog_Image_1080_x_700_px_13_47443677-42f8-4ea2-8bf3-b2815fb35754.png?v=1708483209 How to Work in the Same Service as Your Child https://www.inspiredec.com/blogs/the-inspired-ec-blog/10-essential-elements-for-toddler-environments-indoor-edition-1 2024-03-14T06:28:33+11:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0288/3295/6521/articles/Blog_Image_1080_x_700_px_15_bc61e1fe-8632-4a58-b688-6bf1b00ea282.png?v=1710357510 10 Essential Elements for Toddler Environments - Indoor Edition https://www.inspiredec.com/blogs/the-inspired-ec-blog/how-can-we-involve-children-in-our-qip-process 2024-04-11T06:06:57+10:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0288/3295/6521/articles/Blog_Image_1080_x_700_px_20_cc4ae830-3b61-402e-80b9-4d8502c8ef00.png?v=1712779321 How can we involve children in our QIP Process? https://www.inspiredec.com/blogs/the-inspired-ec-blog/10-essentials-for-toddler-environments-outdoor-edition 2024-04-30T05:20:12+10:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0288/3295/6521/articles/Blog_Image_1080_x_700_px_21_0f6bcff7-84e4-4146-a999-6f8bdbddbe35.png?v=1714249316 10 Essentials for Toddler Environments - Outdoor Edition https://www.inspiredec.com/blogs/the-inspired-ec-blog/4-simple-steps-to-embracing-risky-play 2024-06-06T06:26:46+10:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0288/3295/6521/articles/Blog_Image_1080_x_700_px_be1ddc43-bd0e-4374-a9e1-c2db820c7b4f.png?v=1717619206 4 Steps to Embracing Risky Play https://www.inspiredec.com/blogs/the-inspired-ec-blog/ai-for-documentation-concerns-questions-and-confusion 2024-06-27T05:54:42+10:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0288/3295/6521/articles/Blog_Image_1080_x_700_px_1_924d5fee-be41-45bb-800d-bfefb5804560.png?v=1719431682 AI For Documentation: concerns, questions and confusion https://www.inspiredec.com/blogs/the-inspired-ec-blog/lessons-in-perserverance 2024-08-05T06:35:41+10:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0288/3295/6521/articles/Blog_Image_1080_x_700_px_3_589816c4-f1aa-47f0-bba2-90b7250a7149.png?v=1722803690 Lessons in Perserverance https://www.inspiredec.com/blogs/the-inspired-ec-blog/reflecting-together-or-reflecting-alone 2024-10-12T11:16:32+11:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0288/3295/6521/articles/Blog_Image_1080_x_700_px_4_94100151-159d-4f4b-88a1-e44f0e13428b.png?v=1728692192 Reflecting Together or Reflecting Alone? https://www.inspiredec.com/blogs/the-inspired-ec-blog/5-ways-to-use-our-inspiration-and-discussion-cards 2024-11-12T12:36:04+11:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0288/3295/6521/articles/Blog_Image_1080_x_700_px_5_d03b2d35-8ad7-46d2-a015-58d0f289c08f.png?v=1731375364 5 Ways to Use our Inspiration and Discussion Cards https://www.inspiredec.com/blogs/the-inspired-ec-blog/play-the-ultimate-in-non-linear-learning 2024-12-06T06:23:55+11:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0288/3295/6521/articles/Blog_Image_1080_x_700_px_6.png?v=1733426635 Play: The ultimate in "non-linear" learning https://www.inspiredec.com/blogs/the-inspired-ec-blog/3-things-children-need-for-exploring-play-with-impact 2025-01-31T09:32:34+11:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0288/3295/6521/articles/Blog_Image_1080_x_700_px_7_7ab35e88-3ee7-4db0-bb19-0aa4ad98d3a6.png?v=1738276354 3 Things Children Need for Exploring "Play with Impact" https://www.inspiredec.com/blogs/the-inspired-ec-blog/becoming-a-zebra-an-experimentation-in-body-art 2025-02-06T21:00:00+11:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0288/3295/6521/articles/Blog_Image_1080_x_700_px_8_42936b2a-0f0e-4f72-9e89-d75c653ae5ba.png?v=1738836000 Becoming a Zebra: An experimentation in body art https://www.inspiredec.com/blogs/the-inspired-ec-blog/playdough-vs-clay-a-proprioceptive-play-showdown 2025-02-13T06:25:43+11:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0288/3295/6521/articles/Blog_Image_1080_x_700_px_9_ee93f18f-0f5d-4f84-9ab8-e70b28c0bfaa.png?v=1739388343 Playdough vs Clay: A proprioceptive play showdown https://www.inspiredec.com/blogs/the-inspired-ec-blog/8-things-to-consider-when-choosing-care-for-your-child 2025-02-27T06:32:28+11:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0288/3295/6521/articles/Blog_Image_1080_x_700_px_10_2e81d7e1-a806-49ed-a2b1-6e3d86c6a030.png?v=1740598348 8 Things to Consider when Choosing Care for Your Child https://www.inspiredec.com/blogs/the-inspired-ec-blog/what-if-we-just-slowed-down 2025-04-03T05:51:48+11:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0288/3295/6521/articles/Blog_Image_1080_x_700_px_774884d0-3b26-45b9-9590-8e901e33e121.png?v=1743619908 What if we just slowed down? https://www.inspiredec.com/blogs/the-inspired-ec-blog/the-simple-set-up-series-nature-confetti 2025-03-20T06:11:49+11:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0288/3295/6521/articles/Blog_Image_1080_x_700_px_1_45ab318d-d729-4825-96e1-4383825e7d09.png?v=1742411509 The Simple Set-Up Series: Nature Confetti https://www.inspiredec.com/blogs/the-inspired-ec-blog/who-is-the-leader 2025-04-03T06:24:32+11:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0288/3295/6521/articles/Blog_Image_1080_x_700_px_2_652eb01d-62eb-4349-9b01-e991766a0a6b.png?v=1743621872 Who is the leader? https://www.inspiredec.com/blogs/the-inspired-ec-blog/should-students-and-casual-educators-change-nappies 2025-04-11T11:03:58+10:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0288/3295/6521/articles/Blog_Image_1080_x_700_px_3_554702ed-179a-4fb9-ab74-cdd5af9e1aec.png?v=1744333438 Should students and casual educators change nappies? https://www.inspiredec.com/blogs/the-inspired-ec-blog/making-agreements-a-strategy-for-room-team-leaders 2025-05-23T06:17:15+10:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0288/3295/6521/articles/Blog_Image_1080_x_700_px_4_65f38be7-82d9-4aa5-b7f1-ef70d9ec81fe.png?v=1747945035 Making Agreements: A Strategy for Room/Team Leaders https://www.inspiredec.com/blogs/the-inspired-ec-blog/what-is-family-day-care-and-why-is-it-a-great-option-for-educators 2025-06-05T15:02:28+10:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0288/3295/6521/articles/Blog_Image_1080_x_700_px_5_d467571f-02bb-4ba3-81f7-f1ef8f3cf7ac.png?v=1749099748 What is family day care and why is it a great option for educators? https://www.inspiredec.com/blogs/the-inspired-ec-blog/keeping-children-safe 2025-08-06T14:35:16+10:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0288/3295/6521/articles/Blog_Image_1080_x_700_px_6_be9b3d01-f5e7-4786-ad1a-82258531412e.png?v=1754454916 Keeping Children Safe https://www.inspiredec.com/blogs/the-inspired-ec-blog/whats-the-harm-in-a-happy-snap 2025-08-06T14:58:10+10:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0288/3295/6521/articles/Blog_Image_1080_x_700_px_437a3b32-6a17-4944-9c4f-e37d04116318.png?v=1754456290 What's the harm in a happy snap? https://www.inspiredec.com/blogs/the-inspired-ec-blog/we-just-had-a-compliance-visit-and-here-are-4-things-i-want-you-to-know 2025-09-26T05:11:09+10:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0288/3295/6521/articles/4_20250926_050050_0003.png?v=1758827469 We just had a compliance visit... and here are 4 things I want you to know https://www.inspiredec.com/blogs/the-inspired-ec-blog/5-ways-to-use-a-reflective-journal 2025-10-15T12:08:58+11:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0288/3295/6521/articles/The_Inspired_EC_Blog_Blog_Image.png?v=1760490538 5 Ways To Use a Reflective Journal https://www.inspiredec.com/blogs/the-inspired-ec-blog/should-we-really-be-changing-rooms-every-year 2025-11-17T22:06:48+11:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0288/3295/6521/articles/The_Inspired_EC_Blog_Blog_Image_1.png?v=1763377608 Should we really be changing rooms every year? https://www.inspiredec.com/blogs/the-inspired-ec-blog/making-our-mark-why-materials-matter 2026-01-13T16:08:15+11:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0288/3295/6521/articles/The_Inspired_EC_Blog_Blog_Image_9c753336-a7c1-48d9-a7de-6df0a01ccf4b.png?v=1768280895 Making our Mark: Why Materials Matter https://www.inspiredec.com/blogs/the-inspired-ec-blog/stop-taking-the-playdough-to-the-home-corner-and-other-ways-we-attempt-to-stop-cross-pollination-of-our-resources 2026-02-19T10:16:57+11:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0288/3295/6521/articles/The_Inspired_EC_Blog_Blog_Image_1_5d04d9a6-7e20-4a68-8a9b-98342094d9a5.png?v=1771456617 "Stop taking the playdough to the home corner" (and other ways we attempt to stop "cross pollination" of our resources!!) https://www.inspiredec.com/blogs/the-inspired-ec-blog/why-do-some-educators-just-seem-to-stand-around 2026-05-22T10:01:15+10:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0288/3295/6521/articles/The_Inspired_EC_Blog_Blog_Image_8aa6bd43-93d1-4b12-8237-11b3670f12dd.png?v=1779408075 Why do some educators just seem to "stand around"? https://www.inspiredec.com/blogs/the-inspired-ec-blog/the-other-reason-some-educators-just-seem-to-stand-around 2026-03-03T08:53:40+11:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0288/3295/6521/articles/The_Inspired_EC_Blog_Blog_Image_2.png?v=1772488420 The other reason some educators just seem to "stand around" https://www.inspiredec.com/blogs/the-inspired-ec-blog/emotional-refueling-the-affordable-petrol 2026-03-24T10:39:17+11:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0288/3295/6521/articles/The_Inspired_EC_Blog_Blog_Image_28627e02-0de6-44b7-9605-03b0990715cb.png?v=1774309157 Emotional Refueling - The affordable "petrol" https://www.inspiredec.com/blogs/the-inspired-ec-blog/5-things-i-wish-i-knew-as-a-new-nominated-supervisor 2026-04-01T21:10:02+11:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0288/3295/6521/articles/The_Inspired_EC_Blog_Blog_Image_1_f322903e-971c-4482-938a-ee262a430177.png?v=1775038091 5 Things I wish I knew as a New Nominated Supervisor https://www.inspiredec.com/blogs/the-inspired-ec-blog/how-being-a-stickybeak-benefits-your-practice 2026-05-04T16:00:05+10:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0288/3295/6521/articles/The_Inspired_EC_Blog_Blog_Image_04e8bbf4-4cd6-4e3e-b4ea-d8ba6f3cf24d.png?v=1777872791 How being a "stickybeak" benefits your practice https://www.inspiredec.com/blogs/the-inspired-ec-blog/our-room-is-out-of-control 2026-05-18T14:56:06+10:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0288/3295/6521/articles/The_Inspired_EC_Blog_Blog_Image_baf8e5fb-3b3f-4c83-9976-78e8562771f6.png?v=1779080046 Our room is "out of control" https://www.inspiredec.com/blogs/the-inspired-ec-blog/do-4-year-olds-need-to-be-environmental-warriors 2026-05-26T13:34:03+10:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0288/3295/6521/articles/The_Inspired_EC_Blog_Blog_Image_1_e49a8151-5852-4503-8b69-65a61da93761.png?v=1779766365 Do 4 year olds need to be environmental warriors? 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