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Feeling stressed at the end of a long day in the classroom working with children? Many Early Childhood Educators feels this way on some days. It’s a really normal feeling to feel stressed — especially after a hectic busy day caring for children. Here’s one simple idea that you can try that might just make a difference.

Go outside and look at the sky.

As Early Childhood Educators sometimes we spend too much time inside. And when we are outside we are focused on where we are going, what’s happening around us or how to ensure the children remain safe.

So right now — in this moment (assuming you are no longer caring for children when you are reading this) — try going outside and simply looking up.

Look at the sky.

Way up.

Focus. Relax. Breathe.

Notice the colours you see.

Are there clouds? Are they moving?

Is the sun shining or do you see stars?

Just look. As in LOOK!

Breathe. And breathe again.

Plus — breathe some more.

All while looking up and at the sky.

Reconnect your feet to the ground while doing nothing but taking in the wonder of what the sky has to show you.

Need some other ideas related to reducing stress and improving your self-care? Check out this recent post we prepared especially for Early Childhood Educators.

To learn . . .

According to Google the word learn means the following –

verb 1. gain or acquire knowledge of or skill in (something) by study, experience, or being taught. “they’d started learning French” synonyms: acquire a knowledge of, acquire skill in, become competent in, become proficient in, grasp, master, take in, absorb, assimilate, digest, familiarize oneself with; More 2. archaicinformal teach (someone). ““That’ll learn you,” he chuckled”

Think about the word learn.

What does it mean to you as someone working in the field of early learning and care?

We know that learning is indeed very important. It is essential that Early Childhood Educators constantly grow their skills, knowledge and abilities. Learning enables us to deepen our reflective practices, expand our horizons and so much more. We learn every day while working with children and their families as well as with our professional colleagues and partners in the field of early childhood education. That said — there is so much more to learning than the work we do on a day to day basis. Learning happens everywhere. Always.

Let’s think a bit deeper about learning — and about how YOU learn.

What is the last new knowledge that you acquired or skill that you gained?

Where do you learn best?

And under what circumstances?

Do you like to keep on learning personally or professionally — or both?

Many people say we are life long learners.

What do you think? Do you learn something new every day?

Learning happens in a variety of ways.

Below are some links to some interesting posts related to the ways children and adults learn.

You can learn with 45 Conversations too!

At 45 Conversations we believe that learning never ends — especially for Early Childhood Educators. That’s why we host amazing ECE Retreats, Workshops and Professional Development experiences that are fantastic.

Come do some of your learning with us. We know you will love it!

To learn more about the opportunities we offer or to discuss a customized learning experience for your early learning & care program please contact us.