Publisher's Synopsis
Having this handbook, is like putting a mentor in your pocket. With collective knowledge and experiences compiled here to give any educator or parent, an easy read guide of an Early Childhood Educators role.
The book has two parts. The first part is about the the many facets of the role with on the job experiences to bring the reality of a day too light and to always act with kindness, care, respect and professionalism from the beginning. The book is littered with quick QR code links for further reading to aim high in your efforts. The role outlined illuminates the importance of role modelling, communicating and team collaboration emphasising on bringing a professional attitude each day. The second part is for Educators personal well-being and mental health. It includes strategies from Life Coaching and Mindfulness look after themselves both in all areas of their lives.
This handbook also highlights "how we learn to be able to teach" enlightening educators on the importance of planning activities for these young years of fast child development for each child to grasp the lesson. Anyone will benefit from this "how we learn" chapter. Morris's motivation behind the book was to advocate for the children. Children in care services rely on Educators to keep them safe and guide them to grow into respectful, caring, motivated, happy, resilient capable and kind people to thrive in life.
Educators, this is your time to shine. You will learn and develop an extensive amount of skills and knowledge in this role that are all transferable to other vocations. Becoming an Early Childhood Educator is a multi faceted learning platform. This Handbook was written because you matter and what you do each day matters to the children in your care.
Don't just be a good educator, be a GREAT one!
