Emmi Pikler approach presentation

Hey educators,

In this PowerPoint Presentation, I summarised some key ideas of Emmi Pikler, one of the practitioners who changed infant education.

A clear, starter-friendly slide deck you can use for team PD, student study, or parent information sessions. It introduces the Emmi Pikler approach and shows what it looks like in infant and toddler rooms.

What’s inside

• Who Emmi Pikler was and why her work matters today
• Core ideas: respectful caregiving, free movement, self-initiated play, primary caregiver, unhurried care moments, careful observation, environments that support autonomy
• Practical examples for routines like nappy changes, feeding, settling, and play invitations
• Educator language prompts you can try right away
• Reflection questions and an editable note page
• EYLF V2.0 links: Outcomes 1 and 3, Practices including responsiveness and play
• NQS connections: Quality Areas 1, 2, 5 and 6

Who it’s for

ECTs, educators, students, and leaders who want a concise overview with practical takeaways.

Keywords: Emmi Pikler, respectful caregiving, infant pedagogy, RIE inspired, free movement, EYLF V2.0, NQS, early childhood education.