Blogs

28 June, 2026

When Cardboard Comes To Life

June 2026 When Cardboard Comes to Life Who Needs Toys When You Have Boxes? By Kerli Karik-Guilfoyle and Brenda Jordan Through our weekly visits to the emergency accommodation centres, we have the privilege to provide trauma-informed play sessions for children living there. Our approach is grounded in creating safe, welcoming spaces where children can explore, express, and simply be. We focus on child-led, sensory-rich activities that prioritise the process over the end product. ...

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03 June, 2026

Inspiring Outdoor Play

June 2026 Inspiring Outdoor Play Communities of Professional Practice By Barbara Alessandrini As a Development Officer, I have the privilege of supporting early years educators in exploring innovative, meaningful approaches to practice. Last May, I had the opportunity to coordinate and participate in an Outdoor Community of Professional Practice for Early Childhood Educators across our county—an experience that was both professionally enriching and deeply inspiring. A shar...

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14 April, 2026

Nurturing Resilience and Creativity

April 2026 Nurturing Resilience and Creativity A Reggio-Inspired Stay & Play By Debbie Mullen Play experiences and open-ended materials have a remarkable power—they invite children to imagine, experiment, and express themselves in ways that no instruction ever could. When we create space for that kind of freedom, we don’t just support learning. We nurture confidence, creativity, and connection. Recently, as part of the Early Years Initiative...

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05 March, 2026

When Educators Pause, Children Flourish

February 2026 When Educators Pause, Children Flourish A Day of Music, Mindfulness and Renewal in County Kildare By Barbara Alessandrini There is a quiet truth at the heart of early childhood education: when educators are well, children thrive. A circle of educators gathered to pause, reconnect and recharge at the Kilashee Hotel. Every day across County Kildare, educators hold space for children’s emotions, discoveries, friendships...

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