The Early Years Learning Hub Podcast

Early Years Learning Hub

The Early Years Learning Hub podcast offers early childhood teachers, educators and leaders a great way to engage with professional learning, hear about practice and explore research and contemporary ideas. We publish 3 different types of episodes: 1. Professional learning tapas- offering bite-sized information to sprinkle some early education training into your day. 2. Practice sharing- hearing from practitioners sharing what they do and how they make requirements work for them. 3. Unpacking theory and research- making heory and research relevant to our every day work.

  1. Unpacking theory and research- Maths in early childhood

    2D AGO

    Unpacking theory and research- Maths in early childhood

    This week’s episode is about the importance of incorporating maths in early childhood programs, particularly the areas that relate later mathematical success. Our special guest is Dr Jo Grimmond, Senior Lecturer in Early Childhood Education,School of Education, Charles Strurt University and we share our love of maths as well as practical, simple strategies to identify and extend mathematical thinking. Related Early Years Learning Hub courses: What and how children learn through play What to teach

    35 min
  2. Practice sharing- What makes a great Early Childhood Teacher or Educator

    FEB 3

    Practice sharing- What makes a great Early Childhood Teacher or Educator

    In thie episode we speak with Catherine Lee about what she thinks makes a great early childhood teacher or educator. Catherine shares her reflections and practices that focus on kindness, viewing children as capable and competent and supporting children's agency. Related Early Years Learning Hub professional learning courses: Beginning teachers and educators How to teach

    34 min
  3. Professional learning tapas- End of year celebrations and graduations

    12/02/2025

    Professional learning tapas- End of year celebrations and graduations

    This episode is one of professional learning tapas series and is really a guided critical reflection on graduations and end of year celebrations. We share some controversial thoughts on graduations and unpack planning end of year celebrations. We look at opportunities for showcasing children's learning, supporting children's agency and advocating for early childhood education. Critical reflection course Meaningful celebrations

    11 min
  4. Unpacking theory and research- Understanding and guiding children’s behaviour

    11/25/2025

    Unpacking theory and research- Understanding and guiding children’s behaviour

    In this episode, we sit down with Professor Cathrine Neilsen-Hewett to unpack how we can better understand and support children’s behaviour by reframing the way we view it. With an extensive academic background in early childhood and a reputation as a leading behaviour expert, Cathrine brings rich insights from her research and practice. She shares her evidence-informed model that helps educators provide the right supports for children to regulate and thrive. Understanding children's behaviour bundle

    31 min
  5. Practice sharing - Connecting with community

    11/17/2025

    Practice sharing - Connecting with community

    This episode we are talking with Catherine Lee, Director at Catherine Lee Consulting. Catherine has had an amazing career as an Early Childhood Teacher, service director, speaker and facilitator and is a great inspiration to myself and many others. Catherine shares her pedagogy around connecting with community and how this supports children to be active members of their community and to understand civics and citizenship. Catherine Lee Educational Consultant

    25 min
  6. Professional learning tapas- Supporting wellbeing and finding a work/life balance

    11/11/2025

    Professional learning tapas- Supporting wellbeing and finding a work/life balance

    Today’s topic is all about supporting your own wellbeing, avoiding burnout through maintaining a good work life balance and getting organised to make things easier. I share some tips and strategies to help bring the joy back into your work. Service communication, reflection and planning journal Blog- Getting organised to support efficient, effective practice

    15 min
  7. Unpacking theory and research- Play in Primary schools

    11/04/2025

    Unpacking theory and research- Play in Primary schools

    This episode is all about play-based learning in primary schools. We are joined by Katy Meeuwissen, Lecturer in initial Teacher Education- Early childhood Primary, Faculty of Education, University of Canberra. Katy shares some insights from her research to reframe our thinking about play and how complex it is to implement in school settings. Katy also shares some data on how implementing 'playful pedagogies' is impacted by teacher perceptions. Does Play Belong in Primary Schools? Australian Teachers’ Perspectives Play-based learning courses

    33 min
  8. Practice sharing- Bush kinder

    10/28/2025

    Practice sharing- Bush kinder

    This week’s episode is not to be missed for anyone who has ever wondered about outdoor learning programs and nature play. We speak with Stephanie Willey about her experiences implementing a bush kinder program, including all of the bennefits, logistics and how tos! Early Childhood Outdoor Learning Network The how and the why of nature programs The legislative requirements of an in-nature progam

    36 min
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The Early Years Learning Hub podcast offers early childhood teachers, educators and leaders a great way to engage with professional learning, hear about practice and explore research and contemporary ideas. We publish 3 different types of episodes: 1. Professional learning tapas- offering bite-sized information to sprinkle some early education training into your day. 2. Practice sharing- hearing from practitioners sharing what they do and how they make requirements work for them. 3. Unpacking theory and research- making heory and research relevant to our every day work.

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