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SUMMARY:Approaches to Play: Exploring Play Schemas
DESCRIPTION:Approaches to Play: Exploring Play Schemas \n“Why do they keep throwing things?!”  “I don’t know how to capture children’s interests…they’re just playing.”  “They (the child) just keeps doing the same thing over and over!” “What do you mean that spinning around in circles is Play?!” These are common questions many early childhood educators ask themselves or hear from others when we work with young children. To answer these questions\, and many others\, let’s look at how children are engaging in play and the meaning behind these behaviours by understanding schematic play. In this workshop\, we will discover the possibilities of play that happen when we look at play through the lens of play schemas. We will identify the main play schemas\, such as trajectory\, rotation\, transporting\, enveloping\, enclosing\, positioning\, connection\, transforming\, and other common play schemas. Together\, we will use our skills of observation to identify possible play schemas and brainstorm how we can respond to these behaviours and approaches to play. Let play come alive when we make meaning out of children’s play and make connections to their play spaces to nurture these play experiences. Let’s throw some ideas around…spin a few strategies…and put them all together in this workshop that inspires play! \nObjectives: \n\nIdentify the meaning and value of schematic play and play schemas\nExamine the main play schemas in early childhood\nCreate responsive practices to support children in various play schemas\n\nThings to Keep in Mind: \n\nRegistration closes 24 hours in advance!\nPD funding available to eligible participants.\nThis workshop will be held online through the Zoom platform.\nYou will need access to a smartphone\, laptop\, tablet or computer with audio capabilities to join us.\nA link will be emailed to you 24 hours prior to the workshop. Please click the link 10 minutes before the workshop begins to join in.\nCertificate of participation will be available to registered participants.\nAll registered participants will have 30 days access to the webinar recording.\nE-transfers to be sent to tina@inspiredmindsecc.ca\n\nZoom link is included in your ticket email. Reminder emails will be sent out 24-48 hours prior to event.
URL:https://inspiredmindsecc.ca/workshop-events/approaches-to-play-exploring-play-schemas-2/
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LOCATION:https://inspiredmindsecc.ca/workshop-events/approaches-to-play-exploring-play-schemas-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20241112T130000
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SUMMARY:Lunch & Learn Mini Webinar: Dispositions to Learn
DESCRIPTION:Lunch & Learn Mini Webinar: Dispositions to Learn\nWelcome to our Lunch and Learn mini webinars! These online community webinars give you some practical strategies you can implement immediately! Lunch and Learn webinars are only 30 minutes and are offered over the lunch hour of 1:00-1:30PM. Each month\, we present a different topic to enhance your knowledge and teaching practices as early childhood educators. \nNovember 12\, 2024: Dispositions to Learn \nDispositions to learn are how children approach learning\, or learning tendencies. Their curiosity\, creativity\, persistence\, playfulness\, and even their cooperation are expressed through their play experiences and understanding of the world around them. To nurture this intrinsic motivation to learn\, we must provide a responsive environment that fosters these dispositions. See a child displaying a nurturing disposition? Have some plants for them to care for. Have a child who just won’t give up and keeps trying over and over? Cultivate their persistent disposition. Let’s explore these dispositions together! \nThings to Keep in Mind: \n\nRegistration is required for all Lunch and Learn webinars\nRegistration closes 24 hours in advance!\nThese are FREE webinars!\nThis workshop will be held online through the Zoom platform.\nYou will need access to a smartphone\, laptop\, tablet or computer with audio capabilities to join us.\nA link will be emailed to you 24 hours prior to the workshop. Please click the link 10 minutes before the workshop begins to join in.\nCertificates are only available to our Protector of Play Community Members\nRecordings of our Lunch and Learn webinars are ONLY available to Inspired Minds Protectors of Play Community Members.\n\nRegister here to become a Protector of Play Community Member: https://inspiredmindsecc.ca/protectors-of-play-community/
URL:https://inspiredmindsecc.ca/workshop-events/lunch-learn-mini-webinar-dispositions-to-learn/
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LOCATION:https://inspiredmindsecc.ca/workshop-events/lunch-learn-mini-webinar-dispositions-to-learn/
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DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20241113T203000
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SUMMARY:Storytime Success: Building Relationships\, Community and Memories Through Storytelling
DESCRIPTION:Storytime Success: Building Relationships\, Community and Memories Through Storytelling \nCreating memories while reading stories together is one of the most impactful experiences for young children. It sparks the imagination\, builds literacy skills\, and promotes a positive learning space. The biggest benefit for me… is the bond we create with children when we engage in storytelling. I still remember the stories that were read to me as a child. This is the foundation of helping children love to learn! Reading stories with young children is more than just sitting down in a ‘circle\,’ picking a story\, and going through the pages. It should be about sparking the imagination! Using visual props to retell the story. Encouraging children to become an active role in the storytelling process. Children sharing their stories\, bringing in their favourite books from home or getting lost in a new story filled with wonder and awe…that’s what storytelling is about! Let’s explore the many different ways that we can enhance our storytelling practices together by sharing our stories and experiences. So\, bring your favourite book\, get ready to read\, and share as we dive into the wonderful world of storytelling! \nObjectives: \n\nExploring the various elements of storytelling\nImportance of storytelling in the early learning years\nCultural influences on storytelling\nApproaches to storytelling in child care\nCreating Storytime Spaces\n\nThings to Keep in Mind: \n\nRegistration closes 24 hours in advance!\nPending Approval for PD funding to eligible participants.\nThis workshop will be held online through the Zoom platform.\nYou will need access to a smartphone\, laptop\, tablet or computer with audio capabilities to join us.\nA link will be emailed to you 24 hours prior to the workshop. Please click the link 10 minutes before the workshop begins to join in.\nCertificate of participation will be available to registered participants.\nAll registered participants will have 30 days access to the webinar recording.\nE-transfers to be sent to tina@inspiredmindsecc.ca\n\nZoom link is included in your ticket email. Reminder emails will be sent out 24-48 hours prior to event.
URL:https://inspiredmindsecc.ca/workshop-events/storytime-success-building-relationships-community-and-memories-through-storytelling/
CATEGORIES:Online Community Webinar
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SUMMARY:Reflections of Playful Learning: Enriching your Emergent Curriculum Approach
DESCRIPTION:Reflections of Playful Learning: Enriching your Emergent Curriculum Approach \nAfter a full day of play\, everyone is exhausted! Oh\, but what fun we had! What learning transpired! It was a success! Before we forget of all the adventures and discoveries\, it’s time to reflect. Reflection is a main factor when enriching your emergent curriculum approach. Reflection has many facets\, and looks different for each educator and each group of children. In this session\, we will look at the many different ways to reflect on playful learning; on-the-spot\, daily\, weekly and monthly reflections that use a variety of forms of reflection and documentation.  We will discuss three main reflective documentation formats with you in this session; reflective planning\, documentation boards and learning stories. Discover the steps that work for you with reflection! It’s all about showcasing your personal reflections\, team reflections and reflections with the children and their families that make this reflective process valuable. It’s time to capture the moments of play an joy in early childhood! \nObjectives: \n\nReview and identify the importance of reflective practices\nIdentify various ways to document reflection of children’s learning\nIdentify the core elements of reflective practices using reflective planning\, documentation boards and learning stories\n\nThings to Keep in Mind: \n\nRegistration closes 24 hours in advance!\nPD funding available to eligible participants.\nThis workshop will be held online through the Zoom platform.\nYou will need access to a smartphone\, laptop\, tablet or computer with audio capabilities to join us.\nA link will be emailed to you 24 hours prior to the workshop. Please click the link 10 minutes before the workshop begins to join in.\nCertificate of participation will be available to registered participants.\nAll registered participants will have 30 days access to the webinar recording.\nE-transfers to be sent to tina@inspiredmindsecc.ca\n\nZoom link is included in your ticket email. Reminder emails will be sent out 24-48 hours prior to event.
URL:https://inspiredmindsecc.ca/workshop-events/reflections-of-playful-learning-enriching-your-emergent-curriculum-approach-4/
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LOCATION:https://inspiredmindsecc.ca/workshop-events/reflections-of-playful-learning-enriching-your-emergent-curriculum-approach-4/
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SUMMARY:Lunch & Learn Mini Webinar: Holistic Learning
DESCRIPTION:Lunch & Learn Mini Webinar: Holistic Learning\nWelcome to our Lunch and Learn mini webinars! These online community webinars give you some practical strategies you can implement immediately! Lunch and Learn webinars are only 30 minutes and are offered over the lunch hour of 1:00-1:30PM. Each month\, we present a different topic to enhance your knowledge and teaching practices as early childhood educators. \nNovember 26\, 2024: Holistic Learning \nChildren learn through their mind\, body\, and spirit. We cannot separate their learning experiences into specific domains without recognizing the interconnectedness of these experiences. As early childhood educators\, we know that children learn through an interconnectedness of relationships\, environment\, and Play. We need to address a child’s mental\, emotional\, and physical well-being to capture their curiosities and foster their love of learning and exploring. Let’s explore what this experience is like for young children and how we can nurture it. \nThings to Keep in Mind: \n\nRegistration is required for all Lunch and Learn webinars\nRegistration closes 24 hours in advance!\nThese are FREE webinars!\nThis workshop will be held online through the Zoom platform.\nYou will need access to a smartphone\, laptop\, tablet or computer with audio capabilities to join us.\nA link will be emailed to you 24 hours prior to the workshop. Please click the link 10 minutes before the workshop begins to join in.\nCertificates are only available to our Protector of Play Community Members\nRecordings of our Lunch and Learn webinars are ONLY available to Inspired Minds Protectors of Play Community Members.\n\nRegister here to become a Protector of Play Community Member: https://inspiredmindsecc.ca/protectors-of-play-community/
URL:https://inspiredmindsecc.ca/workshop-events/lunch-learn-mini-webinar-holistic-learning/
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LOCATION:https://inspiredmindsecc.ca/workshop-events/lunch-learn-mini-webinar-holistic-learning/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20241127T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20241127T203000
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SUMMARY:NEW! Indigenous Learning Series: National Child Day – Conventions on the Rights of the Child
DESCRIPTION:NEW! Indigenous Learning Series \nInspired Minds ECC is excited to announce our brand new learning opportunity  “Indigenous Learning Series” for early childhood educators. Inspired Minds ECC is pleased to welcome our guest presenter for these sessions\, Sherry Duncan\, as she shares with us her vast knowledge and experiences of Indigenous ways of knowing and being and early childhood. \nEvery month\, from August to December 2024\, we will invite you to join us for these learning sessions. \nNEW! National Child Day – Conventions on the Rights of the Child \nNovember 20th was National Child Day which celebrates the United Nations Declaration of the Rights of the Child and the adoption of the UN Convention of the Rights of the Child in 1989.  We will explore how we\, as early childhood educators\, do our part to support the rights of all children in our care.  We will look at the story of Shannen Koostachin who had a dream about making sure that First Nations children and youth have the same educational opportunities. We will discuss how we\, as a society\, are meeting the rights of Indigenous children. \nUsing the Conventions on the Rights of the Child we will focus on the 4 groups of rights for children and how we meet these in our early childhood spaces; \n\nSurvival Rights\nDevelopment Rights\nProtection rights\nParticipation rights\n\nUpcoming Webinars in our Indigenous Learning Series: \n\nWednesday\, November 27\, 2024: National Child Day – Conventions on the Rights of the Child\nWednesday\, December 18\, 2024: Voices of Tradition; Weaving indigenous literacy into your early childhood space(Registration Required for each session)\n\nThings to Keep in Mind: \n\nRegistration closes 24 hours in advance!\nThis workshop will be held online through the Zoom platform.\nYou will need access to a smartphone\, laptop\, tablet or computer with audio capabilities to join us.\nA link will be emailed to you 24 hours prior to the workshop. Please click the link 10 minutes before the workshop begins to join in.\nCertificate of participation will be available to registered participants.\nAll registered participants will have 30 days access to the webinar recording.\nE-transfers to be sent to tina@inspiredmindsecc.ca\n\nZoom link is included in your ticket email. Reminder emails will be sent out 24-48 hours prior to event.
URL:https://inspiredmindsecc.ca/workshop-events/new-indigenous-learning-series-national-child-day-conventions-on-the-rights-of-the-child/
CATEGORIES:Online Community Webinar
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