Sandi Phoenix is Phoenix Support for Educators’ founding company director and principal facilitator. Beginning in 1998, Sandi has spent her whole career blending psychological science and education, starting her career as an educator while she completed her first degree. Since 2009, Sandi’s leadership roles have encompassed in-service coaching, mentoring, conference speaking, teaching the Diploma of Early Childhood Education, resource development, and consulting as a subject matter expert.
Her unique ability to merge theoretical knowledge with practical application led to the creation of The Phoenix Cups framework. This pioneering model, adopted by educators and teachers nationally and internationally, revolutionises the application of humanistic and positive psychology, philosophy, and neuroscience in education, elevating the wellbeing of both children and educators.
In this session, Sandi provides an in-depth exploration of the Phoenix Cups framework and its practical application in Early Years settings. She offers valuable insights into understanding and supporting children’s behaviour, wellbeing, and developmental needs through the lens of five essential ‘cups’: Safety, Connection, Freedom, Mastery, and Fun.
In this episode you’ll:
- Discover how to identify and meet children’s individual needs using the Phoenix Cups framework
- Learn practical strategies for filling each ‘cup’ and supporting children’s emotional wellbeing
- Understand the importance of autonomy-supportive environments for children’s development
- Explore the concept of ‘needs literacy’ and how to teach it to young children
- Gain insights into applying the framework to improve staff wellbeing and team dynamics
Don’t miss this opportunity to improve your understanding of children’s behaviour and learn practical strategies for creating nurturing, needs-focused environments in your Early Years years setting.
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https://www.phoenix-support.com.au
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References used in this session
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Episode Includes
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