We Are Family! Building Stronger Connections with Families Hi Samantha...I mean Sidney…I mean…Ms. Randolf...I mean…Maggie’s mom! Connecting with families and knowing their names is just as important as your connection with the children in your care! Families are the primary caregivers in a child’s life. An essential role for educators is co-creating strong relationships with […]
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 one do we plan for?! That's right! Transitions can be calm, fun and effective if we intentionally plan for them! Planning goes a long way when […]
Beautiful Minds! Caring for Children with Neurodiversity Our brains all function slightly differently. Some of us are great with numbers, while others are great artists or sports players. As our brains grow and develop, we may notice that some brains are wired differently, and different strengths and behaviours emerge. Children who are neurodivergent grow just […]
Celebrate our 10-year anniversary in August 2025 with us by joining us for some FREE online PD! These are NEW sessions... you are getting a sneak peek of what's coming in 2026! Fostering Autonomy, Agency and Independence in the Early Years! This dynamic and thought-provoking workshop explores how early childhood educators can intentionally nurture autonomy, […]
Celebrate our 10-year anniversary in August 2025 with us by joining us for some FREE online PD! These are NEW sessions... you are getting a sneak peek of what's coming in 2026! The Power of Pause! The Rhythm of Slow Pedagogy In today’s fast-paced, ‘hustle’ culture, early childhood educators are often pressured by rigid routines, […]
Unlocking the Magic of Emergent Curriculum: An Introduction to the Emergent Curriculum Approach Step into the magical world of emergent planning – where children are the key! The way we plan play experiences for children is changing as we focus on the interests and abilities of the children as the core concept behind planning classroom […]
The Third Teacher! Creating Responsive Environments to Support Children’s Behaviours Children experience big feelings and have big actions to communicate these feelings with the people around them. It’s important that early childhood educators create an environment that is safe, physically, mentally, and emotionally, for children to learn about these emotions and discover ways to express these emotions. […]
Active Listening! Surviving Difficult Conversations with Colleagues Conflict. Disagreements. Tension. People. Adults. A common communication barrier for many early childhood educators is how to address conflict in the workplace, between co-workers and with families. This is not an easy task and takes time, intentionality and practice. Effective communication is key to developing a positive workplace culture and […]
Redefining Circle Time! Moving Beyond Adult-Directed Group Times with Young Children A time to connect. A time to feel a sense of belonging. A time to share stories. A time to learn about each other. This is what circle times in early childhood should be about. Gathering times and sharing circles are a part of many cultural […]
From Crying to Smiling: Understanding Challenging Behaviours 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 for […]