Adam Christie Consulting

“‘To design systems that seek to increase the complexity of our thinking about children’s thinking as we join attention to children’s attention, and move from a stance of tentativeness and curiosity’
(Pelo and Carter, 2018, p. 253).

I keep returning to this idea this year, as I work alongside teams thinking together about the Early Years Planning Cycle and the systems we create around it.

How might we design systems that help us think, systems that support us to do the work rather than perhaps get in the way of the work?

Such a privilege to spend today alongside Jess and Lucy at Wudinna Kindergarten, companioning one another in deep conversation about planning cycles, planning systems, curiosity and thinking in action.

Always wonderful catching up with Jess and Lucy. Looking forward to continuing the conversation soon!

Earlier this year, I had the opportunity to learn alongside colleagues at University of Melbourne, engaging in CLASS (Classroom Assessment Scoring System) training.

At times it was challenging … but I really enjoyed the process. I found myself thinking lots about how tools like this can help us reflect on the bias we might bring to observation, and the importance of conversations in building collective understanding of practice.

I’ve already been playing with some of these ideas, and I’m excited to share that my certification is now complete.

I’m looking forward to weaving this into my pedagogical coaching work.

This professional learning day in Port Lincoln is just around the corner.

If you’re in Port Lincoln, or within travelling distance, we would love you to join us for a day of coming together, slowing down, and thinking deeply about our work with children.

We will explore the early years planning cycle, reflective practice, and pedagogical documentation, with a focus on honouring children’s perspectives and sustaining thinking over time.

Link in bio to register, or reach out if you’re curious.

https://www.adamchristieconsulting.com.au/event-details/planning-for-learning-a-thinking-approach

Have you got your copy of Redefining Planning and Assessment?

A book born through conversation, intersecting pathways, and a shared commitment to seeing, hearing and honouring children and educators. Together, we set out to illuminate pedagogical documentation as a living process… to spark dialogue… and to reimagine documentation as a collaborative, creative act.

Drawing inspiration from around the world, this book brings pedagogical documentation to life in the Australian context.

I’m incredibly grateful for the companionship of Anthony and Alma, and for the generosity of the contributing authors, educators, children and families who shared their stories. And of course Pademelon Press!

To celebrate the launch of the new website, the book is currently on sale. Grab your copy and let us know what you think!

https://www.adamchristieconsulting.com.au/shop

Looking forward to being part of this professional learning day. Ideas ruminating as I prepare to invite us to think about how we might reclaim the extraordinary through our attentiveness to the everyday moments alongside children.

⭐ Speaker Highlight: Adam Christie

Adam Christie works alongside leaders and teams to strengthen practice through leadership development, mentoring, coaching and bespoke professional learning.

Adam holds a degree in Early Childhood Education and Arts from Flinders University and a Diploma in Strategic Leadership. He is co editor of Redefining Planning and Assessment: Seeing Children Through Pedagogical Documentation and is deeply interested in ethics, systems leadership, pedagogical documentation and practitioner inquiry that honour children’s learning, thinking and voice.

🎫 Buy your early bird tickets now:
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5 days left to register for our gathering in Port Lincoln!

Currently immersing myself in a context of research, germinating ideas for our time together and thinking deeply about the possibilities for planning, documentation and assessment.

If you’re in Port Lincoln or surrounds, come join us for a small gathering where we will dive into all things planning for learning … thinking together, sharing stories from practice, and playing with possibilities for documenting and interpreting learning alongside children.

There will be lots of conversation, practical ideas, reflection, and space to wonder together about what meaningful planning might look and feel like in everyday practice.

Looking forward to being in dialogue together.

https://www.adamchristieconsulting.com.au/event-details/planning-for-learning-a-thinking-approach

We invite you to a day of rich dialogue, intellectual stretch, and practical approaches to leading teams with clarity and confidence. This professional learning experience invites participants to move beyond traditional leadership “scripts” and explore how to inspire meaningful change without relying on rigid templates or checklists.

Throughout the day, we will consider how Educational Leaders can design responsive and innovative organisational systems that support growth, adaptability, and a strong sense of professional purpose. By thinking with ideas from coaching, collaboration, and systems thinking, participants will explore how to cultivate a culture of continuous improvement grounded in practitioner research and shared reflective practices.

We share loads of case studies and real-world examples as we make connections to an educational leadership framework that explores the intersections of:
-Systems Approaches
-Technical Approaches
-Pedagogical Approaches

Come join us: https://www.kglearning.com.au/learn-in-collaboration -leadership

Have you checked out this book?

A fantastic collection of stories… the perfect Educational Leader companion to support you to think about leading educational change.

For me… engaging with practitioner inquiry as a teacher and educational leader has been a source of both joy and complexity. It has invited me to embrace tension, stay with questions, and play with ideas that have deepened my thinking and practice over time as a process of professional learning.

I was delighted to co-author a chapter with Jessica Dubois and Alma Fleet in this book. Thinking together about practitioner inquiry and pedagogical documentation, and weaving through their intersections, was such a treat.

You can grab your copy via the NEW website.

https://www.adamchristieconsulting.com.au/product-page/redefining-planning-and-assessment

Very much looking forward to being part of this professional learning day alongside wonderful colleagues.

🌟 Here are our speakers for Invigorate Conference 2026.⁠

Anthony Semann
The Risk of Not Debating

Kelly Goodsir
Spaces That Think: Inquiry, Documentation & Research in the Learning Environment.

Adam Christie
Reclaiming the Extraordinary: Attuning to the Everyday.

Tamara Holmes
WE are ALL researchers TOGETHER: Pedagogical ‘BIG-NESS’ in Practice.

🎟 EARLY BIRD NOW OPEN (LIMITED)

Spots are limited — secure your place early and bring your team along for an unforgettable day.⁠ 🎉
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