Approaches to Play: Exploring Play Schemas “Why do they keep throwing things?!”“I don’t know how to capture children’s interests… they’re just playing.”“They keep doing the same thing over and over!”“What do you mean spinning in circles is Play?!” If these questions sound familiar, you’re not alone. Many early childhood educators wonder about the behaviours they […]
The Me, The You, The We: Facilitating Social-Emotional Learning Feelings! Feelings! And more Feelings! The everyday struggle of identifying and understanding big emotions is a tough gig for young children. It’s all so hard! But with the right positive support and environment, children can thrive and build the skills required to manage these big emotions. […]
DAP Trivia Time! Understanding Best Practices in Child Care Are you DAP? What is DAP, anyway?This energetic, hands-on workshop invites you to dive into the heart of Developmentally Appropriate Practices (DAP) through full participation, meaningful reflection, and—of course—play. Together, we’ll explore what DAP truly means and why it matters for high-quality early learning environments. How […]
Exploring Hygge: Creating Spaces that Foster Happiness, a Sense Belonging and Togetherness Hygge. A Danish term that encompasses a way of living that promotes happiness, joy, coziness, and a sense of belonging. Does this sound familiar? It’s similar to what we want children to feel and experience when they walk into our early childhood spaces. […]
From Crying to Smiling: Understanding Challenging Behaviour Ever wonder WHY some children react in ways we just don’t understand? The screaming, biting and hitting came from nowhere! When a seemingly small situation throws them right into a major meltdown. Feeling like you’re at a standstill of what to do next? Well, then this webinar is […]
Unlocking the Magic of Emergent Curriculum: An Introduction to the Emergent Curriculum Step into the magical world of emergent planning – where children are the key! The way we plan activities for children is changing as we focus on the interests and abilities of the children as the core concept behind planning classroom activities and […]
Fostering Autonomy, Agency and Independence in the Early Years! Empowering Young Children Through Choice, Voice, and Confident Action This dynamic and thought-provoking workshop explores how early childhood educators can intentionally nurture autonomy, agency, and independence in young children. Grounded in the principles of rights-based, responsive pedagogy, participants are invited to reflect deeply on their current […]
Cultivating Safety in Early Childhood Programs: Responsive & Reflective Active Supervision Active supervision is more than watching children—it is an intentional, relational, and reflective practice that honours the image of the child as capable, resourceful, and worthy of safety, trust, and belonging. In this workshop, safety is explored through a three-fold lens: physical, mental, and […]
Curiosity and Wonder of Treasure Baskets: Infant and Toddler Play Explorations Infants and Toddlers explore the world around them with awe and wonder. They explore with a zest for curiosity and exploration. They deserve an environment that supports this natural process of learning. They deserve Play! Creating responsive environments for infants and toddlers is slightly […]
Observing Play with Intention: Enriching your Skills in Observations with the Emergent Curriculum Approach Ever take the time to sit back and simply observe children playing? The conversations they have, even by themselves. They show curiosity when they are exploring something new. The expressions of satisfaction when they are deep in thought in play and […]