<p>In this episode of The Everything ECE Podcast, Carla Ward shares one of the most impactful reflective strategies she adopted in her career as an early childhood educator: using the 5 Ws and the H to better understand behaviour, play, emotions, environments, and classroom dynamics.</p><p>Instead of immediately reacting to challenging moments, Carla explores how slowing down and asking reflective questions can help educators become more responsive, intentional, and supportive in their practice.</p><p>This episode dives into:</p><ul><li><p>reflective practice in ECE</p></li><li><p>understanding behaviour through curiosity</p></li><li><p>the role of environment and timing</p></li><li><p>schemas and observation</p></li><li><p>supporting dysregulation</p></li><li><p>studying what is working in the classroom, not just what is not</p></li></ul><p>Whether you are navigating challenging behaviours, trying to better understand classroom dynamics, or looking to deepen your reflective practice, this episode will leave you thinking differently about what is really happening beneath the surface.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>SUBSCRIBE &amp; REVIEW</strong></p><p>If you loved this episode, please take a moment to subscribe and leave a review. Your support helps us reach more ECEs who are in the thick of it!. Thanks for tuning in to The Everything ECE.  See you next week! shape their early years.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>CONNECT WITH CARLA</strong></p><p><a href="https://carlatheece.com/latte-lounge-membership"><u>The ECE Latte Lounge</u></a></p><p><strong>Email Newsletter:</strong> ⁠⁠<a href="https://early-learning-foundations.kit.com/b0fcdc38a5"><u>Click Here⁠</u></a></p><p><strong>Website:</strong><a href="http://elfoundations.com"> </a><a href="http://carlatheece.com"><u>carlatheece.com</u></a></p><p><strong>Instagram:</strong> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/carlatheece"><u>@carlatheece</u></a></p><p><br></p>