Welcome to Inspired EC With an attitude of growth, fun and connection, Inspired EC has evolved into an organisation that works closely with educators and services around Australia and internationally, providing training, resources, consultancy services and much more.
by Nicole Halton
April 29, 2022
Sometimes I hear from educators that mud play is too much work, that the inevitable clean-up is too hard, that the time spent is too long. But I have to ask the question - what else are we doing that is more important?
by Nicole Halton
March 23, 2022
I was sitting at the traffic lights when he caught my eye. He stood there, with his dog, waiting to cross the road. Headphones in ears, leash in...
by Nicole Halton
February 18, 2022
What does it mean to return to the same natural spaces again and again with children? How does it benefit them, and the big question - won't they get bored?
by Nicole Halton
January 20, 2022
"People aren't washing up their own lunch dishes"
"The laundry door needs a new handle - should we get a round one or a different type" (cue 9 min...
by Nicole Halton
November 19, 2021
Well, it's that time of year again. Things are winding down, and the end of year gifts are ramping up. This is the time of year where see some v...
by Nicole Halton
November 12, 2021
I remember one of the first services I ever visited as a young student. I headed on into the infant room and was overwhelmed by toys and swings ...
by Nicole Halton
November 5, 2021
This post was originally published on our blog in 2017, and has been revised and republished for you to enjoy!
A few weeks ago I watched my young...
by Nicole Halton
October 29, 2021
I spend a lot of time barefoot. I am barefoot indoors, I am barefoot outdoors, and I prefer to drive with barefeet. This explains how one morning,...
by Nicole Halton
October 25, 2021
Let's start with a disclaimer. This post discusses the COVID-19 Vaccination. Whether you choose to get vaccinated or not, is none of my business. ...
by Nicole Halton
October 22, 2021
She found the terracotta pipes and began to build. Lining them up, end to end, it was clear that she had a very specific vision for her play/cre...
by Nicole Halton
October 8, 2021
Carlie is three years old and running through the playground. She trips on a truck and falls hard on the ground. Carlie begins to cry - loud. An e...
by Nicole Halton
September 29, 2021
{I originally wrote this post in 2019, and have updated, although the story remains the same}
My middle child had just started school. For th...
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Sometimes I hear from educators that mud play is too much work, that the inevitable clean-up is too hard, that the time spent is too long. But I have to ask the question - what else are we doing that is more important?
I was sitting at the traffic lights when he caught my eye. He stood there, with his dog, waiting to cross the road. Headphones in ears, leash in...
What does it mean to return to the same natural spaces again and again with children? How does it benefit them, and the big question - won't they get bored?
"People aren't washing up their own lunch dishes" "The laundry door needs a new handle - should we get a round one or a different type" (cue 9 min...
Well, it's that time of year again. Things are winding down, and the end of year gifts are ramping up. This is the time of year where see some v...
I remember one of the first services I ever visited as a young student. I headed on into the infant room and was overwhelmed by toys and swings ...
This post was originally published on our blog in 2017, and has been revised and republished for you to enjoy! A few weeks ago I watched my young...
I spend a lot of time barefoot. I am barefoot indoors, I am barefoot outdoors, and I prefer to drive with barefeet. This explains how one morning,...
Let's start with a disclaimer. This post discusses the COVID-19 Vaccination. Whether you choose to get vaccinated or not, is none of my business. ...
She found the terracotta pipes and began to build. Lining them up, end to end, it was clear that she had a very specific vision for her play/cre...
Carlie is three years old and running through the playground. She trips on a truck and falls hard on the ground. Carlie begins to cry - loud. An e...
{I originally wrote this post in 2019, and have updated, although the story remains the same} My middle child had just started school. For th...
