Welcome to storytime with Kate! Hey Educators! Why do children like to hide in nooks and crannies, sit in secluded spaces? Kate's story from practice: When music is not required As a relief teacher and early childhood trainer, Iāve been visiting different early childhood centres around Melbourne and even beyond. And Iāve noticed something interesting.𤨠In toddler rooms especially, thereās often loud, upbeat music playing in the background during outdoor play. Iām talking about baby shark and...
13 days agoĀ ā¢Ā 4 min read
Welcome to storytime with Kate! Hey Educators! "Writing precedes reading. One who writes learns to read with greater ease and understanding." ā Maria Montessori 18 years ago telling children stories and teaching them to read using innovative approach Kate's story from practice When I was working with a group of 4- to 5-year-olds, we set up a soccer goal one day. The children seemed excited, especially the boys, who quickly organised themselves and started a game. One of the girls walked up...
about 1 month agoĀ ā¢Ā 4 min read
Welcome to storytime with Kate! Hey Educators! How are you? Grab a cup of tea, settle in, and letās dive into another Storytime with Kate.ā I am recovering from the operation on the voice chords, which, fingers crossed, can give me the ability to sing and talk without tension soon. Stay tuned and you may watch my new videos with ukulele! I love hot chocolate and all sorts of weird teas, including turmeric latte with almond milk. What about you? Kate's story from practice I started working in...
2 months agoĀ ā¢Ā 5 min read
Welcome to storytime with Kate! Hey Educators! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!š A new year always feels like a fresh start, doesnāt it? Itās a magical time to reflect on where weāve been and dream about where weāre goingāboth in our professional and personal lives. This newsletter is here to remind you of the joy in teaching, the magic of childhood curiosity, and the little moments that make all the difference. Grab a cup of tea, settle in, and letās dive into another Storytime with Kate....
4 months agoĀ ā¢Ā 4 min read
Welcome to storytime with Kate! Hey Educators! I hope youāre all doing well and feeling inspired in your classrooms! This month, Iām excited to share some fresh ideas and resources to help you create engaging learning experiences for your little ones. I will share tools, tips, stories from practice, useful links and answers to your questions. āChildren are curious, and their curiosity deserves to be fostered. Teaching them to be creative and think for themselves is the ultimate goal of...
5 months agoĀ ā¢Ā 4 min read
Welcome to storytime with Kate! Hey Educators, I hope youāre all doing well and feeling inspired in your classrooms! This month, Iām excited to share some fresh ideas and resources to help you create engaging learning experiences for your little ones. I will share tools, tips, stories from practice, useful links and answers to your questions. āPuppets allow the child to project their inner thoughts and feelings in a safe, controlled manner. Through puppetry, children can explore emotions,...
7 months agoĀ ā¢Ā 1 min read