I challenge you as Early Childhood practitioners to slow down and focus on being present. This can be a hard concept to grasp working in a profession strongly run by “the clock”. With purpose and intent, I challenge you to look at your service’s routines, transitions, interactions, and experiences and explore ways in which you could slow down these moments and truly be present with children. Slowing down won't happen instantly and will be a reflective and continuous process, but you will be amaz

At Insightful, we believe that children can engage meaningfully with a wide range of play materials. We don’t subscribe to the idea of excluding certain items simply because they don’t fit a particular trend or aesthetic. If a resource supports children’s learning, sparks curiosity, encourages exploration, or nurtures development, we see its value. Yes, that even includes plastic toys. We are strong advocates for sustainable, second-hand and upcycled materials, authentic everyday objects, natura

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