Allied Perspectives

By October, many Teachers and Early Childhood Educators feel worn down. The year is underway, routines are established, and yet behaviour often feels bigger, not better . This can be frustrating, especially when you’re being consistent, following plans, and doing everything “right.” October is a common time for behaviour to escalate, not because children aren’t learning, but because demands increase faster than regulation skills can keep up . This article explores why big beh

Transitions are a constant part of learning environments, but in the spring, they often become harder. April brings more change than we sometimes realize: more outdoor time, shifting schedules, staffing changes, and upcoming room or program transitions. For some children, these changes show up as big feelings, resistance, or behaviour that feels out of proportion to what’s happening. In reality, transitions place a heavy load on developing nervous systems especially in busy c

From the outside, summer in early learning environments can look like the easiest season: more outdoor play, flexible routines, special activities, and a lighter vibe. Inside the classroom, though, July often feels chaotic. Behaviour increases, skills seem to slip, and children who were doing well suddenly need much more support. If you’re feeling that shift, you’re not imagining it. Summer changes the load  on children’s nervous systems and when load increases, regulation of

Behaviour challenges in early learning environments can feel especially heavy as the year progresses. By late winter, many Early Childhood Educators describe a familiar frustration: “Nothing is working anymore.” Charts, reminders, visuals, consequences; you’ve been consistent, thoughtful, and intentional. And yet behaviour feels bigger, louder, and harder to manage. When strategies stop working, it’s not a sign to get stricter. It’s a sign to look underneath the behaviour. Th

September brings new children, new families, new routines, and new expectations all at once. Even children who have been in care and school before may struggle more than anticipated. Big feelings at drop-off, increased clinginess, and behaviour changes during the day are common signs that children are still settling. If your mornings feel more intense this year, you’re not imagining it. This article breaks down what’s really happening during separation, why drop-offs can take