At Coactive Education, we are excited to announce the launch of the 2025/2026 Early Literacy PLD for Auckland North West! A Ministry of Education SELO Office–funded initiative to strengthen the professional knowledge of early childhood education (ECE) teachers and leaders in early literacy.

From trampoline-jumping bunnies to emoji-heavy captions, we’re quick to call out AI online. But at Coactive, we’ve learned that not all AI-generated content is “slop”, in fact, we love AI! We’ve been using it alongside expertise and purpose to promote accessibility and equity for all learners.

I’ve just returned from the Australian Literacy Educators Association (ALEA) conference in Hobart, and I’m buzzing with ideas, challenges, provocations, and possibilities. I met new people, I made new friends and I was challenged. 

I’ve observed educators meticulously plan their lessons, implement seemingly robust classroom management strategies – complete with detailed seating charts and impeccably organised resources – yet struggle to cultivate a positive and productive learning environment. Conversely, I’ve seen other teachers walk into a classroom and almost instantly establish a palpable sense of connection, with students seemingly “eating out of their hands,” eager to engage and learn.

What is the TAPPLE Process? TAPPLE is an acronym that guides teachers in delivering high-quality, explicit instruction.