Creating Magical Spaces: Inspiring Early Childhood Environments

Creating 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!

Workshop Goals

By the end of this workshop, participants will:

• Deepen understanding of responsive environments by exploring how intentional design supports curiosity, exploration, play, and honours the image of the child in early childhood settings.
• Inspire 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.
• Build educator confidence in environmental design by supporting participants to translate inspiration into realistic, responsive spaces that promote belonging, safety, wellness, and joyful participation.

Things to Keep in Mind:

• Registration closes 24 hours in advance!
• PD funding and RT funding available to eligible participants.
• Certificate of participation will be available to registered participants.
• All registered participants will have 30 days access to the webinar recording.
• This workshop will be held online through the Zoom platform.
• You will need access to a smartphone, laptop, tablet or computer with audio capabilities to join us.
• A 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.
• All tickets are non-refundable. Transfers may be requested with a minimum of 24 hours’ notice.
• E-transfers to be sent to tina@inspiredmindsecc.ca

Zoom link is included in your ticket email. Reminder emails will be sent out 24-48 hours prior to event.