A few months ago I had the opportunity to visit the Dene First Nation community of NDilo in the Northwest Territories. I was inspired to visit the local school – K’Alemi Dene School because of the unique heritage of its community. I was curious to learn more about how this community, its teachers and […]
The Hundred Languages of Children
The Hundred Languages of Children: The Reggio Emilia Experience in Transformation is an inspiring resource that combines history and early childhood education theory while addressing three important themes of the Reggio Emilia philosophy in detail – teaching and learning through relationships; the hundred languages of children, and integrating documentation into the learning process. The resource is collaboration between European and […]
North of the 60th Parallel – Yellowknife, North West Territories
I’ve always been fascinated by the landscape of the Canadian north. The beauty of it’s rugged wilderness, distinct culture and of course, the aurora borealis were all on my bucket list of things to experience. As an educator, what drew me to visiting Yellowknife was the opportunity to dialogue with teachers, principals and students to […]
Rethinking the Traditional Schoolyard – Edible Gardens
Edible gardening promotes both a respect of the natural environment as well as an opportunity for students to take part in growing fresh foods. There are numerous benefits of school gardens and edible landscaping for students such as learning about ecology in a real-world context, learning teamwork skills and eating healthier foods. Gardening benefits the […]
Children’s Art Studio Visit
Art galleries are one of my favourite places to visit whether I am at home or travelling. While visiting a local art gallery I happened to discover a beautiful children’s art studio on the premises. As a kindergarten teacher I am always inspired by new learning environments and interested in the different ways that children […]
Symonds St. Early Childhood Centre, Auckland
My learning journey this year focuses on exploring early years learning through a Reggio approach in different parts of the world. I am curious to see what early years learning looks like by observing learning spaces, materials, and teacher philosophies. During my time in Auckland I had the opportunity to visit Symonds Street Early Childhood […]
University of Auckland
This month I began my studies at the University of Auckland. Studying in New Zealand has always been a dream of mine, and now that I am finally walking the campus grounds in this beautiful city I almost want to pinch myself! Auckland is such a diverse and multicultural city with stunning green spaces. The […]
