The Creative Collection: Inspiring the Future of Early Education (Ep 15)

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The Creative Collection: Inspiring the Future of Early Education

In this episode, we explore The Creative Collection, a ground-breaking resource reimagining the role of creativity in early childhood education. Two distinguished voices in the field, Kirsty Liljegren and Kelly Goodsir, join us to share their expertise, professional philosophies, and practical insights for educators and leaders.

Kirsty Liljegren, an internationally recognised early childhood and primary education consultant, is known for her commitment to creating learning environments where children and adults thrive together as a community. A long-standing Board member of Reggio Emilia Australia Information Exchange, Kirsty is passionate about challenging educators to reimagine education, ensuring it is deeply engaging on both intellectual and emotional levels.

Kelly Goodsir brings over two decades of experience working with educators across New Zealand and Australia. She specialises in guiding teams and organisations to enrich their educational programs through thoughtful reflection, creativity, and meaningful connections. As the co-founder of The Creative Collection, Kelly is an influential leader who empowers educators to reimagine how the arts can support children’s learning and expression.

In this inspiring discussion, Kirsty and Kelly share the vision behind The Creative Collection and explore the role of creativity in shaping meaningful educational practices. They discuss how educators can embed creativity into daily routines, nurture collaborative relationships, and build a shared philosophy that places children’s voices and rights at the heart of education. Together, they reflect on the significance of holding intentional conversations about values and how these guide our work with children and within teams.

Listeners will also hear thought-provoking reflections nurturing strong connections between theory and practice. The episode closes with insights into how The Creative Collection is embraced in the sector and its transformative impact on teaching and learning through the arts.

Whether you are a teacher, leader, or advocate in the early years, this episode offers inspiration, practical wisdom, and encouragement to bring creativity and purpose to your educational approach.

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Lili-Ann Kriegler (B. A Hons, H. Dip. Ed, M.Ed.) is an award-winning author and Melbourne-based education consultant. Her books are 'The Power of Play' for educators and 'Roots and Wings' for parents. Lili-Ann’ is a leader in early childhood education (birth to years), leadership and optimising human thinking and cognition. She runs her consultancy, Kriegler-Education. She is passionate about the early childhood sector and believes in the transformational power of education.
Find out more at https://www.kriegler-education.com.