Learners & learning
Supporting neurodivergent teachers in schools and early childhood settings
What the research says about supporting neurodivergent teachers in the workplace.
How to support positive food environments in early childhood settings
An introduction to practices that support children to develop a positive relationship with food and their bodies.
Supporting children with sensory processing differences in early childhood
An introduction to understanding sensory processing differences and what they mean for young children.
Supporting social and emotional competence for autistic children
Understanding the social and emotional strengths and needs of autistic children.
Trauma-informed practices and pedagogies for early childhood teachers
A closer look at some of the ways that teachers can approach their practice in a trauma-informed way.
Understanding Pathological Demand Avoidance
An introduction to a rare but distinct form of autism.
Acorns to Oaks: Rewriting the story of inclusive transitions
This webinar with Lisa Winiata and Tara Solomon from Kaitiaki Kindergartens and Tami Harris from Acorn Neurodiversity shares findings from the research partnership between Kaitiaki Kindergartens and Acorn Neurodiversity which investigated how kaiako can support neurodivergent tamariki through the transition to school.
Supporting positive transitions for refugee and migrant children
This webinar for early childhood and school teachers and leaders shares insights from research by Professor Sally Peters and Dr Hazel Woodhouse which highlights the powerful role of early childhood settings, schools, Settlement Centre staff, and families in supporting positive educational experiences and transitions.
Neuroscience and neuromyths in early childhood education
This webinar with Professor Kate Williams provides early childhood teachers with evidence-based guidance to navigate neuroscience in education, distinguish fact from myth, and strengthen professional practice.
Trauma-informed practices for supporting children with challenging behaviour
With more children entering early childhood centres with complex needs, this webinar with Lucy Wood will support you to transform challenging moments into opportunities for growth, resilience, and connection, and to create safe, supportive environments that promote the wellbeing of both tamariki and kaiako.
Using trauma-informed practices to support neurodivergent students
Tami Harris of Acorn Neurodiversity explores how using a trauma-informed lens to support neurodivergent students in school settings can help teachers to mitigate challenges
Supporting children with a range of needs in early childhood settings
Dr Vicki Hargraves talks about how teachers can develop supportive, inclusive pedagogies and environments that nurture all learners.
Supporting neurodiverse children
Supporting the transition to school infographic for early childhood teachers
Strong relationships and effective communication are the key to supporting children and their families during the transition from their early childhood centre to school.
Movement and Learning in Early Childhood Education
The importance of movement and learning in early childhood education.
Bullying infographic
Key principles for preventing and responding to bullying.
Executive function infographic
Executive function skills support wellbeing and success at school and in life. Find out more about how to promote and develop them.
Transitioning neurodiverse tamariki into school: Insights from the Acorns to Oaks project
Key insights from a webinar with Tami Harris from Acorn Neurodiversity and Tara Solomon and Lisa Winiata from Kaitiaki Kindergartens.
Positive transitions into school and early childhood settings for refugee and migrant children
Key insights from a webinar with Professor Sally Peters and Dr Hazel Woodhouse.
Distinguishing neuroscience from neuromyth in early childhood education
Key insights from a webinar with Professor Kate Williams from the University of the Sunshine Coast.
Understanding trauma and how it can influence behaviour
Key insights from a webinar with Lucy Wood.
How trauma-informed practices can support neurodivergent and trauma-affected children
Key insights from a webinar with Tami Harris from Acorn Neurodiversity.
Supporting children with a range of needs in early childhood settings
Key insights from a webinar with Dr Vicki Hargraves.
When a new child starts at Kids’ Domain
A team-based approach to settling a new child into the centre.
Providing challenge and exploring risk in outdoor play
Challenging and risky play provides multiple opportunities for physical and social emotional learning.
The transition from home
See how one centre creates positive and enriching experiences for children, parents and teachers.
Environments and resources that promote agency
Valuing children’s right to advocate for their own and others’ ideas.
A short introduction to executive function
The key things you need to know about what executive function is and how to support it in children.