The Magic of Loose Parts: Promoting Play with Loose Parts
Loose Parts! The possibilities are endless when we provide an arrange of loose parts (open-ended) materials for children to explore. Remember the possibilities of a cardboard box?! Was it a…
Protectors of Play Fun Walk
Here we go! Inspired Minds ECC is proud to announce our very first annual Protectors of Play Fun Walk on Sunday, June 12, 2022 at Capilano Park, Edmonton. Let's get together for…
Adventures of Play: Exploring Risky Play
Adventures of Play: Exploring Risky Play Taking risk is a necessary part of play. It's part of how children assess what they can do, what challenges them and what to…
Outdoor Fun for Everyone!
Outdoor Fun for Everyone! Igniting Passion for Outdoor Play Let's Get Outside and Play! We just don't seem to hear or see that too much anymore. What happened to connecting…
Mighty Transitions
Mighty Transitions: Discovering Transitions that Work! Oh, those transitions! From here to there and back again. They could be a time of chaos or a time of calm - which…
Cultivating Creative Hearts & Minds
Cultivating Creative Hearts & Minds: Open-Ended Art Experiences for Young Children Creativity is intelligence having fun! Alberta Einstein had it right with his quote on creativity. Children are natural artists,…
Connecting Through Curriculum!
Connecting Through Curriculum! Exploring Curriculum Inspired by Children Are you looking to learn more about the Alberta FLIGHT Framework? Whether you've gone through the training or not, it can still…
Caring Connections!
Caring Connections: Interactions that Matter The comfort of an encouraging smile. The caring reassurance after a fight with a friend. The excitement of co-celebration as they discovery a new skill.…
RESCHEDULED! Leadership Series: Leading with Advocacy
RESCHEDULED To Tuesday, May 10th Due to an Emergency! NEW! Leadership Series: Leading with Advocacy: Professionalism and Ethics for Early Childhood Leaders Advocacy for the child care sector begins with…
Playful Planning: Enriching your Emergent Curriculum Approach
Playful Planning: Enriching your Emergent Curriculum Approach Playful learning experiences promote a sense of curiosity, exploration, and confidence, which are what we all strive to achieve when we plan for…