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SUMMARY:Know No No’s: Understanding Positive Guidance Strategies
DESCRIPTION:Know No No’s: Understanding Positive Guidance Strategies (3 hours) \nEver 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 professional learning day is for you! Join us as we discuss the whys behind children’s difficult and challenging behaviours and how we can support them during these difficult moments. Let’s begin this journey with identifying some co-regulation strategies that work for the children in your care! \nNow that we understand these big feelings and have big actions that children are using 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. This is where the third teacher – our early learning environments- can help! By knowing what works for each child\, we can create spaces and routines that help them feel safe to explore and express these emotions without negative outcomes. \nFinally\, what do we do when children still engage in conflict…despite everything we’ve done to be proactive? Conflict is something that we all experience on a daily basis. We all have our own perceptions and experiences and opinions\, and with children…these opinions can get very vocal! It’s up to us\, the adults in their lives\, to facilitate how to resolve conflicts constructively so that our children can grow into success problem solvers and engage in healthy conflicts! Let’s bring our calm to their chaos and help children (and each other) on this journey of success and understanding! \nWorkshop Goals \nBy the end of this workshop\, participants will: \n\nIdentify behaviours and how they relate to communication.\nDefine positive guidance and how it affects child development and resiliency.\nIncrease knowledge of how positive supports/preventative measures\, such as\, co-regulation strategies and creating a responsive environment.\nDevelop key strategies for using positive guidance to support children during challenging behaviours (intervention strategies).\n\nThings to Keep in Mind: \n\nRegistration closes 24 hours in advance!\nCertificate of participation will be available to registered participants.\nAll registered participants will have 30 days access to the webinar recording.\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.\nAll tickets are non-refundable. Transfers may be requested with a minimum of 24 hours’ notice.\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/know-no-nos-understanding-positive-guidance-strategies/
CATEGORIES:Community Workshop,Online Community Webinar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Inspired Minds ECC":MAILTO:tina@inspiredmindsecc.ca
LOCATION:https://inspiredmindsecc.ca/workshop-events/know-no-nos-understanding-positive-guidance-strategies/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260609T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260609T130000
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SUMMARY:NEW! ECE Play Café - Children’s Rights in Practice:  Articles 28\, 29 & 31
DESCRIPTION:☕Introducing the ECE Play Café – Children’s Rights in Practice: Articles 28\, 29 & 31 \nTake a 30-minute pause in your day to reconnect\, reflect\, and spark new ideas in your practice.\nJoin us 12:30–1:00 PM (MST) on the second Tuesday of each month for bite-sized sessions designed to fuel your passion for play and professionalism. \nEach mini-workshop offers:\n• Quick bursts of inspiration\n• Practical\, play-based ideas you can use right away\n• Space to reflect\, share\, and connect with fellow Protectors of Play™\n• Topics that range from sound exploration and wind play to advocacy\, professional language\, and children’s rights \n________________________________________________________ \nJune Topic: Children’s Rights in Practice: Articles 28\, 29 & 31 \nFocus: Rights-based practice\, UNCRC alignment\nDescription: Connect quality education\, the aims of education\, and the right to rest\, leisure\, and play. Discuss how these rights shape our decisions\, advocacy efforts\, and communication with families. \n________________________________________________________ \nThings to Keep in Mind: \n\nRegistration closes 24 hours in advance!\nZoom link is included in your ticket email. Reminder emails will be sent out 24 hours prior to the event.\nSession recordings will be available online in our Protectors of Play™ Resource Library. Please allow us 10 days to move the cafe chats to our online resource library.\nCertificates not available for ECE play Cafe sessions
URL:https://inspiredmindsecc.ca/workshop-events/new-ece-play-cafe-childrens-rights-in-practice-articles-28-29-31/
CATEGORIES:Community Workshop,Online Community Webinar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Inspired Minds ECC":MAILTO:tina@inspiredmindsecc.ca
LOCATION:https://inspiredmindsecc.ca/workshop-events/new-ece-play-cafe-childrens-rights-in-practice-articles-28-29-31/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260610T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260610T203000
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SUMMARY:NEW! Elevating Sensory Play: Designing Multidimensional and Immersive Sensory Play Experiences
DESCRIPTION:NEW! Elevating Sensory Play: Designing Multidimensional and Immersive Sensory Play Experiences \nSensory play is far more than sand and water—it is a dynamic\, responsive\, and imagination-fuelled learning experience for young children. In this hands-on workshop\, educators will explore how to add depth\, height\, movement\, and meaning to traditional sensory tables to create multidimensional environments that spark curiosity and support holistic development. Participants will investigate new strategies that extend beyond the basics: vertical and horizontal sensory invitations\, immersive sensory experiences\, and sensory pathways that respond to children’s emerging interests. \nGrounded in research\, early learning and child care frameworks\, play pedagogy\, and emergent practices\, this session highlights how thoughtfully designed sensory experiences nurture children’s problem-solving\, emotional expression\, language development\, and connection to the world around them. Educators will engage in active exploration — yes\, you will get messy! — to inspire creativity\, deepen professional reflection\, and cultivate environments where children thrive through play. \nWorkshop Goals\nBy the end of this workshop\, participants will: \n\nDesign sensory-rich\, multidimensional play experiences that extend beyond traditional materials\, adding complexity\, intention\, and open-ended possibilities.\nStrengthen observation and responsive planning skills to create sensory invitations aligned with children’s interests\, developmental needs\, and ELCC professional practices.\nEnhance understanding of play pedagogy by connecting sensory play to holistic learning domains\, wellbeing\, and the educator’s role as co-creator of meaningful play environments.\n\nThings to Keep in Mind: \n\nRegistration closes 24 hours in advance!\nCertificate of participation will be available to registered participants.\nAll registered participants will have 30 days access to the webinar recording.\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.\nAll tickets are non-refundable. Transfers may be requested with a minimum of 24 hours’ notice.\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-elevating-sensory-play-designing-multidimensional-and-immersive-sensory-play-experiences/
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SUMMARY:Protectors of Play: Valuing the Pedagogy of Play
DESCRIPTION:Protectors of Play: Valuing the Pedagogy of Play \nPlay. Playful Learning. Learning Through Play. Pedagogy of Play. These are just some of the terms we use to advocate for the importance of Play\, not only in the early learning years but throughout our learning journey. For now\, let’s start with Play in the early years and how it can optimize learning and create a responsive environment where we are all co-learners! The brain is wired to Play. As playful learners\, our role is to foster a playful environment and encourage children to Play to explore\, create\, problem-solve and discover. Together\, we will unpack the power of Play as we become Protectors of Play! Define Play for yourself and its relevance to children’s experiences\, learning and growth. Identify the key principles of Play. Discover how to create playful environments and reflect on these Play experiences to nurture the passion of Play. As Protectors of Play\, we play a vital role in its implementation and advocacy. Raise your voices for Play! \nWorkshop Goals\nBy the end of this workshop\, participants will: \n\nUnpacking Play Pedagogy\nImplementing Play into Your Everyday Practices\nReflections on Play\nAdvocating for Play in the Early Learning Years\n\nThings to Keep in Mind: \n\nRegistration closes 24 hours in advance!\nCertificate of participation will be available to registered participants.\nAll registered participants will have 30 days access to the webinar recording.\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.\nAll tickets are non-refundable. Transfers may be requested with a minimum of 24 hours’ notice.\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/protectors-of-play-valuing-the-pedagogy-of-play/
CATEGORIES:Community Workshop,Online Community Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260630T183000
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SUMMARY:Creating Magical Spaces: Inspiring Early Childhood Environments
DESCRIPTION:Creating Magical Spaces: Inspiring Early Childhood Environments \nCreating a space that promotes curiosity\, exploration\, discovery and play is a complex task. Trends change over time…so what’s the latest and greatest in creating an environment that truly captures the image of the child and children’s play? It’s a setting that focuses on the child\, creates a natural environment for play\, and promotes a sense of belonging\, safety\, and wellness. A magical environment is responsive to the children’s interests and needs and encourages everyone to actively participate in this joyous play space. We invite you to join us as we explore the various ways this can occur in early childhood settings. Inspiration can come from a carefully placed potted plant\, to calming lights in a cozy corner\, to the how we participate and bring a sense of joy to the environment. Use your magical touch to create a space that works for you and the children in your care. Not all spaces are the same – but each one is magical! \nWorkshop Goals \nBy the end of this workshop\, participants will: \n\nDeepen understanding of responsive environments by exploring how intentional design supports curiosity\, exploration\, play\, and honours the image of the child in early childhood settings.\nInspire reflective and intentional practice by engaging educators in creating a personal vision board that captures ideas\, values\, and inspiration for designing meaningful\, child-centred play spaces.\nBuild educator confidence in environmental design by supporting participants to translate inspiration into realistic\, responsive spaces that promote belonging\, safety\, wellness\, and joyful participation.\n\nThings to Keep in Mind: \n\nRegistration closes 24 hours in advance!\nCertificate of participation will be available to registered participants.\nAll registered participants will have 30 days access to the webinar recording.\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.\nAll tickets are non-refundable. Transfers may be requested with a minimum of 24 hours’ notice.\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/creating-magical-spaces-inspiring-early-childhood-environments-3/
CATEGORIES:Community Workshop,Online Community Webinar
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