IMECC Sunday Sociable Welcome to our Sunday Sociable events, where early childhood educators come together to connect, network, and learn! Join us for a Sunday afternoon as we gather to learn from local resources, organizations, and ELCC specialists who will share some tips to help us grow as early childhood educators. Each Sunday, Sociable will […]
Lunch & Learn Mini Webinar: Image of the Educator Welcome 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 12:30-1:00 PM lunch hour. Each month, we present a different topic to […]
Curiosity and Wonder of Heuristic Play and Treasure Baskets: Infant and Toddler Play Explorations Infants and Toddles explore the world around them with awe and wonder. They explore with a zest for curiosity and exploration. They deserve an environment that supports this natural process of learning. They deserve Play! Creating responsive environments for infants and […]
Rocks and Sticks and Wonderful Things! Creative Outdoor Play Experiences for Young Children Let's Get Outside and Play! We just don't seem to hear or see that too much anymore. What happened to connecting with the world around us in a hands-on way, instead of looking at it on a screen? Do you know the […]
Active Listening: Surviving Difficult Conversations with Positive Outcomes 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 […]
What A Wonderful World! Culturally Diverse Practices in Child Care The world is full of adventure, possibilities and play! Our children and families come to us with different play experiences, backgrounds, traditions, cultures and values. Learning and understanding how children see culture is an important part of being a citizen in our communities. In this […]
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 behaviors emerge. Children who are neurodivergent grow just […]
Know No Nos! Supporting Children's Behaviours Using Positive Guidance Strategies We're bringing back our in-person community workshops! Our second community professional learning day will be a full-day event! When: Saturday, May 11, 2024 Time: 9:00AM - 3:30PM Investment: $135.00+GST Host Location: The Meadows Early Learning and Child Care Centre, Edmonton, AB Topic: Know No Nos! […]
Lunch & Learn Mini Webinar: Sensory Table Play Welcome 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 will present a different topic to enhance […]
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 […]
