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A wonderful article regarding a NZ based project in which a number of preschool educators embraced ICT within their practice and documented the process. Lots of ideas of how to incorporate ICTs into the preschool context.

Thank you for sharing this. I am looking forward to having a read and finding some useful information.

This was a very interesting read. I had always been hesitant with the idea of ICT and early childhood but this article really interested me. I had always considered ICT in early childhood as children on iPads. This article has really broadened my perception and has given ideas of transformative learning using ICTs. The use of microphones for children practising their oral language is particularly interesting as I have come across many children in early childhood centres who are hesitant to talk.

'Teacher Tom' blogs about anything relating to Preschool teaching and his students' learning. He blogs about learning, developing and activities relating to many topics including emotions, life and death, sensory, power, rules, parenting, multi-aged classrooms and conflict.

here is an article on iPads in early childhood, study carried out in an Early Childhood Education service catering for children from 3 months to 5 years.

Thanks for sharing! My professional experience will be in a Preschool setting so it is wonderful to see how other Preschool educators have been integrating ICTs and a rationale behind their use. I've read a few articles now regarding ICT in Preschool settings an it is interesting to note that most have been from NZ! The importance their country places on ECE is amazing and obvious from these articles! Very high quality practice and passionate educators it seems. Emma

Early childhood inspiration! Let the Children Play celebrates the importance of play in the lives and education of children by sharing experiences in a play-based preschool and providing inspiration, tips and information to help parents and teachers alike put the play back into childhood.

About Me I'm Jenny, an early childhood teacher. For 15 years I've been teaching young children and in my spare time I've even produced two of my own. In between making their school lunches and picking up their lego, I blog about my days at our small progressive preschool nestled in the beautiful Australian bush.

Michelle has been a special education teacher in the United States for 27 years and has taught across elementary and preschool contexts and alongside early childhood programs for a local college.

A blog by Deborah Stewart about her preschool and their daily activities. There are also lots of different ideas and resources on her blog (ideas for different activities along with lots of other resources). Very inspiring and interesting blog; definitely gives me lots of inspiration for things to do in my room!

this is a great blog about creative and fun ways to teach children in early childhood. I found it very interesting and it has some very relevant content for pre-service teachers hoping to work in the early childhood field. Take a look I hope you find it helpful.

Here you will find resources, teaching ideas, curriculum and inspiration related to Early Childhood education. This is a fantastic blog and a great example of early learning in action.

I found this when I googled digital photography in Early Childhood and this website has some useful ideas.

early childhood ideas inside and outdoor activities

I follow this group on Facebook and love seeing all,of their post. They post ideas and believes that should just be second nature to all childhood teachers though sadly are not. Play really does hold such an important role in the learning of young children, whether it is using the natural environment or ICT resources, allow children to be children and enjoy their childhood and let them learn naturally not through over processed activities designed by teachers that just need to meet paper work requirements.

This blog is full of fantastic ideas, resources and creativity for early childhood teachers, and pre service teachers.

Children learn through play. This blog has emphasised the importance of play in early childhood education.

Thanks for sharing this good blog. I liked the ideas for looking at bones with children. Play is how children make sense of their world.

"A great childhood is about simple fun, play and learning with the people that you love." Christie is an Early Childhood Teacher, writer, consultant and mother to a preschooler. Apart from sharing fabulous tips and ideas that you can do with young children, Christie's knowledge of early childhood education and belief in playful learning comes shining through in her writing.

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