Lauren Bastion

Early childhood educator at American International School Dhaka in Bangladesh

Lauren Bastion brings a unique and comprehensive perspective to early years education, backed by over 25 years of experience in Pre-K and Kindergarten classrooms, as well as a Masters in School Counselling. This dual expertise informs a powerful pedagogical approach rooted in a play-based curriculum that draws from the Reggio Emilia philosophy. She has a steadfast commitment to documentation, believing it is crucial for making children's thinking visible and highlighting their social and academic growth. Having worked in over 9 countries and across major frameworks such as the PYP and the American curriculum, Lauren thrives on the challenges of curriculum development through collaborative practice.

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Keeping play at the centre – using data to make curriculum visible

Feb 26,2026

In early childhood settings, educators often navigate a familiar tension: how to honour children’s play as the foundation of learning while ensuring curriculum expectations are met? In today’s article, early childhood educators Helen Bartlett and Lauren Bastion explain how they built a curriculum-tracking platform that analyses children’s learning stories and generates visual curriculum insights.

early years, curriculum planning, curriculum implementation, evidence-based practice, expertise, reader submission, long reads

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