The Learning Journal

How can we contribute to a child’s positive sense of self as a learner in both home and education environments? One effective method is by utilising Shared Sustained Thinking to engage and encourage children unique thoughts and learning processes.

How can we contribute to a child’s positive sense of self as a learner in both home and education environments? One effective method is by utilising Shared Sustained Thinking to engage and encourage children unique thoughts and learning processes.

The world of children offers us a model for a more balanced, joyful approach to life.

The world of children offers us a model for a more balanced, joyful approach to life.

How can we contribute to a child’s positive sense of self as a learner in both home and education environments? One effective method is by utilising Shared Sustained Thinking to engage and encourage children unique thoughts and learning processes.

Whether your child is starting in a new room at CPELC or embarking on the adventure into schooling, 2025 will begin with some changes in environment. So while we are in the transition phase, spending time in the new classrooms each week and facilitating interactions with new educators, what can parents do to support their children?

In February 2022 South-East Queensland experienced torrential rain and severe flooding, Kindy closed, families were stuck in their homes or streets, power went out, cars got swept away, and helicopters and boats were rescuing people. Through it all, our children were observing, listening and wondering. 

How can we contribute to a child’s positive sense of self as a learner in both home and education environments? One effective method is by utilising Shared Sustained Thinking to engage and encourage children unique thoughts and learning processes.