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Back to Basics: Supporting the Trajectory Schema

Practical, no-fuss guidance for supporting the tamariki in your room who are wired to throw — plus the resources to back it up.
Created By Angela Bush - ECE Learning Unlimited
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We've all seen it: the block that goes flying across the room, the sock that becomes a projectile, the toy that just has to be launched. It can feel relentless some days. But that urge to throw isn't naughtiness it's the trajectory schema in action, and it's one of the most common ways young children explore how their world moves.

Our job as educators isn't to shut it down. It's to give it somewhere safe to go with enthusiasm, not exasperation.

Who is this for?

Early childhood educators.

Learning Time

This self-paced course is approximately 30 mins of learning time.

Skill Level

Suitable for beginner early childhood educators.

What will you learn?

In this toolbox, you'll find:

  • The essential educator's guide to supporting trajectory schema: what it is, why it matters, and how to spot it in your room
  • A video and step-by-step instructions for making your own soft throwing bean bags
  • Practical ways to support children's urge to throw, safely and purposefully
  • Real teacher observation examples, and how to document trajectory schema for planning
  • Printable, practical resources you can use in your classroom tomorrow
Certificate of completion provided for your professional learning records

Take a look at what is inside the toolbox: 

About the Course Creator

Angela Bush

Founder - ECE Learning Unlimited
Bachelor of Education (ECE), Diploma of Nursing, Diploma of Teaching (ECE)

Angela is a degree qualified and registered ECE teacher, multiple ECE centre owner, curriculum leader and business manager of ECE Learning Unlimited. She is also a registered nurse.

With over thirty years in ECE and centre ownership, Angela has a wealth of experience and knowledge in successful ECE leadership and centre management.

Over the years Angela has also had roles as a lecturer in ECE, nanny, teacher, and mentor. 

What others said about this course:

Acknowledging the reality and then providing solutions. i loved the last discussion with Angela.
— MANJU
Learning different techniques and knowing what strategies I use are effective
— MICHELLE
Really informative and relevant to real-life situations. Thanks, ladies! Loved it 
— TESS

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