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The top 3: If you had to choose only three things that every child should learn at school, what would they be?

In a recent conversation with another mum, I was presented with a thought-provoking question: “If you had to choose only three things that every child should learn at school, what would they be?” I paused…
Young minds, enhanced connections; the power of meditation in young children.

Have you ever considered how the unique neurological makeup of a child’s brain can be shaped for optimal growth? If I told you we were all born different, your response would most likely be along…
Design thinking in education IS the 21st century framework for creativity in mainstream education.

Design thinking in education is the 21st century framework for creativity in mainstream education. Design Thinking, despite its origins in the 1960s, did not gain significant momentum until the 1990s. It truly came into its own…
Designing a curriculum using design thinking.

In this next article of my series on curriculum redesign in middle years Science, I aim to weave together the foundational ideas established in my previous pieces – defining curriculum intent and using research to…
Unravelling the ‘Should’ in Curriculum Design: A Research-Centric Approach

The task of curriculum design is as intricate as it is critical. The foundation of any educational endeavour lies in the clarity of its purpose. In my previous post, I documented about the core of…
Meditation: An Unexpected Journey

Throughout my teaching career, I’ve explored a plethora of techniques to facilitate better learning experiences for my students. However, meditation, a tool I initially employed for personal use, has surprisingly turned out to be one…