The Magic of Loose Parts: Promoting Play with Loose Parts Loose Parts! The possibilities are endless when we arrange loose parts (open-ended) materials for children to explore. Remember the possibilities of a cardboard box?! Was it a den? A spaceship? Or a 3D canvas to paint and draw on? The possibilities are endless! Join me […]
Shake, Rattle, and Roll! Creative Music and Movement Experiences for Young Children Growing up, music and dancing were an everyday part of my life. It just seemed to come naturally to this energetic little girl. I may not be the world's best singer or dancer, but when it comes to singing and dancing as a […]
Finding Calm in the Chaos: Importance of Self Care for Early Childhood Educators As early childhood educators, providers, and leaders, we are used to always lending a helping hand when needed and going the extra mile for our children, our families, our co-workers, and our field in general. We work hard, long hours. We go […]
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 […]
Let’s Move! Including Movement & Active Play Everyday In a world that seems to promote sedentary activities, and children seem more interested in screen time then being active, it's important that we get children moving from a very young age. After all, this is how children learn! So, how can we get children moving every […]
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 […]
NEW! Indigenous Ways of Knowing in Early Childhood Spaces: A Reconciliation Journey Inspired 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 […]
The Me, The You, The We: Facilitating Social Emotional Learning Feelings! Feelings! And more Feelings! The everyday struggles of identifying and understanding big emotions is a tough gig for young children. It’s all so hard! But with the right positive supports and environment, children can thrive and build those skills required to manage these big […]
Redefining Circle Time: Moving Beyond Adult Directed Groups 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 […]
NEW! Indigenous Learning Series Inspired 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 […]
