Send us a textWe love a child advocate here at Wildlings and on today's episode, I’m chatting with early years childhood advocate Leah from Leah and the first years.👉  Leah SharesAbout Leah and The First YearsAbout the brain and brain development in the early yearsWhy the relationship between teachers and the children and their family is so crucial to building a sense of belongingHow exploration is the key is learning and empowerment That independent play is often the goal and what our expectations should be around thisAbout schemas and how understanding them helps you to remain connected with your childWhy free play and connection to nature through a bi-cultural lens in Te Whāriki is so importantWhat 3- 7 year olds need to learnTips for parents when they are looking for an early childhood centre👉  Opt In For Free Downloadables👉  Links and ResourcesHer website is coming soon!Leahandthefirstyears.comConnect with Leah on SocialsFacebookInstagramBook ReccsThe Sacred Urge to Play by Pennie Brownlee and Kimberley CrispPlease consider supporting us on PatreonCheck out our online shop!Book in for an adventure with us! 👉  Guest Details Leah is a passionate qualified early childhood teacher/kaiako from New Zealand advocating for the first years of life. She has built a community for parents and teachers to go to where they will leave feeling inspired and empowered. She is all about using the developing brain and current research to promote the importance of play and attachment.Wildlings Forest School Contact DetailsWebsiteFacebookEver wondered how to bring the magic of 'Nature Play' into your child's education? Or how to say goodbye to your worries about snakes and ticks? With Nature Play Now, crafting an epic outdoor program is easier than you think. You’ll boost your confidence, skill sets, and have parents eager to enrol. Join the adventure for just $57, exclusively for Raising Wildlings listeners. Visit our Raising Wildlings website for more details today!"www.r Hey it’s Nicki here interrupting this episode to quickly say, if you’re like us and feeling torn between your career as an educator vs. your beliefs for child development, We’ve created a 5 step e-guide to unlock your purpose without compromising your values. This Treasure Map is completely free, takes ten minutes, and is available from our Raising Wildlings website. So  dive in and s If you enjoyed this episode of Raising Wildlings. We invite you to check out Your Wild Business, our signature business course for education change-makers who are ready to create or refine their own nature play businesses.Your Wild Business is the only program that focuses on the business side of nature play, with sustainable practices, processes, and systems that will cut down your administration work, giving you more time to focus on building a business that is centered around your e

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