The Daily Struggle
2021-06-24 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Edmonton) | Online!, Alberta, Canada
The Daily Struggle: Facilitating Conflict Resolution
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! It’s not an overnight process, but with positive supports, children will start to understand different perspectives and understand how to resolve conflicts in a healthy manner. Let’s help them on this journey of success and understanding!

Let’s Move! Active Play Everyday
2021-07-15 19:00 - 21:00 | Online!, Alberta, Canada
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 play time, 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 day to ensure they are healthy in body, mind, and spirit? Get them moving! Join me as we learn a variety of ways to keep children learning by moving! From those quick 2-minute activities to the full 1 hour opportunities, we will ensure that children enjoy being active and engage in rich learning opportunities. Whether it’s stretching on your own, joining a small group for jumping activities or a large group completing an obstacle course, its up to us to set up the environment to help kids stay active. Let’s Get Moving!

NEW! Passports of the World
2021-07-20 19:00 - 20:00 | Alberta, Canada
Passports of the World: Exploring Multicultural Experiences with Young Children
Get a sneak peak at our NEW webinar coming in 2022!
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 session, we will take a look at how to bring in cultures, traditions and values into our early childhood programs through innovative, relevant and cultural sustainability means. From play experiences, to our environments, to our connections with children, families and the community, let’s discuss how to create a sense of belonging through play!
Objectives:

Understand the diversity of culture in early learning programs
Identify how to include culture, traditions and diversity through play
Build connections with children, families and communities

This is a 1 hour presentation.
(Certificates of participation and access to recordings not available)

Cultivating Creative Hearts and Minds
2021-07-28 19:00 - 21:00 | Online!, Alberta, Canada
Cultivating Creative Hearts and Minds: Open Ended Art Experiences for Young Children
Creativity is intelligence having fun! Alberta Einstein had it right with his quote on creativity. Children are natural artists, as all their masterpieces are a visual representation of how they see the world around them. Let us foster this self expression through open-ended creative art experiences! For children, the focus on art is the process of creativity, not the end result. So, let’s provide an environment full of creative materials that allow children to enjoy the creative journey and show us their colorful world!

Mighty Transitions
2021-08-10 19:00 - 21:00 | Online!, Alberta, Canada
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! A planning goes a long way when it comes to helping children transition throughout the day through multiple types of transitions. And since not every strategy works with every child, we need a whole pocket full of ideas (or a backpack full). So let’s get some ideas stashed away in our back pocket to pull out when we need them the most. During this session, we will brainstorm, practice and play some unique transition ideas that will be sure to add some zen and some flavor to your transition times.

NEW! The Inner Child
2021-08-18 19:00 - 20:00 | Alberta, Canada
The Inner Child: Developing the Spiritual Well-Being of Every Child
Get a sneak peak at our NEW webinar coming in 2022!
A relatively new term in early childhood that we are seeing more and more is the term ‘spiritual development.’ What does this mean? How can we support spiritual development in the early learning environment? In this session we will discuss what spiritual development is and how to foster spiritual well-being in young children. We will discuss strategies and play experiences that will support children in their own learning journey of discovering who they are and what their role is in their community.
Objectives:

Identify spiritual development and what it means in early childhood
Connect and reflect on our own spiritual well-being and how it impacts our practices
Identify strategies and play experiences that help develop children’s spiritual well-being

This is a 1-hour session.
(Certificates of participation and access to recording not available)

We All Belong: Inclusive Care
2021-08-25 19:00 - 21:00 | Online!, Alberta, Canada
We All Belong: Inclusive Practices in the Early Years
We live in a world that is wonderfully diverse – not only culturally but also in our unique abilities. Some of us can sing while others can solve Sudoku in a couple minutes. Children all learn at their own rate and in their own way. It’s up to us, the important adults in their lives, to help them on this journey they are travelling on. In order to do this effectively, we need to understand what these abilities are, how they are unique to each child, and what we can do to support them. This is what we discuss in this session! Let’s talk about all the different learning styles of children, from extrovert to introverts, to children with Autism, hearing impairments or with sensory processing disorder. Every child can learn! Every child belongs! Let’s make sure we can set up our environment for every child and get them on their path to the future!

Creating Magical Play Spaces
2021-09-01 19:00 - 21:00 | Alberta, Canada
Creating Magical Play Spaces: Inspiring Early Childhood Environments
Creating a space that promotes curiosity, exploration, discovery and play is not a simple task. Trends change over time…so what’s the latest and greatest in creating an environment that truly does 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 and encourages everyone to actively participate in this joyous play space. Join us as we discuss all the various ways this can happen 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 own 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!
Objectives:

Finding the time & space for play
Elements of an inspiring play space
Mindset of the educator for creating magical play spaces

Certificates of participation will be available to registered participants.
All registered participants will have 30 days access to the webinar recording.

Observing Play with Intent
2021-09-08 19:00 - 21:00 | Alberta, Canada
Observing Play with Intent: Enriching your Emergent Curriculum Approach
Ever take the time to sit back and simply observe children playing? The conversations they have, even by themselves. The curiosity they show when they are exploring something new. The expressions of satisfaction when they are deep in thought in play and when they reach a personal goal. These observations of play tell us so much about the children’s perspective and learning journey, that we need to write this down and capture it! There are so many discoveries and ‘ah-ha’ moments throughout the day that it’s sometimes difficult for us to figure out what to write down though. So let’s learn together as we discuss strategies of intentional observations and practice how to conduct intentional observations that assist us in enriching our environment by implementing the emergent curriculum approach.
Objectives:

Identify the roots to emergent curriculum approach
Review tips and tricks for effective observations
Implement strategies to improve observation techniques

Certificates of participation will be available to registered participants.
All registered participants will have 30 days access to the webinar recording.

Online Workshop: Playful Planning
2021-09-16 19:00 - 21:00 | Alberta, Canada
Playful Planning: Enriching Your Emergent Curriculum Approach
Playful learning experiences promote a sense of curiosity, exploration, and confidence, which are what we all strive to achieve when we plan for our early childhood environment and our children’s experiences. To achieve this, one of the most popular and best approaches is the emergent curriculum approach. This approach let’s the child lead the playful experiences and follow their own learning path. Our job, as early childhood educators, is to observe their interests and plan to extend on these interests. Being intentional on how we prepare the environment for these extensions is a key element to emergent planning. Join me as we discuss planning strategies that work for everyone. There is no ‘one size fits all’ when it comes to planning for children’s play, so let’s explore what your journey is with the children and how you can plan for play!
Objectives:

Review Emergent Planning Practices
Identify Planning Strategies based on the Balanced Approach to Emergent Planning
Translating observations to planning

Notes:

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 in the days prior to the workshop. Please click the link ten minutes before the workshop begins to join in.
Certificates of participation will be available to registered participants.
All registered participants will have 30 days access to the webinar recording.

Online Workshop: Reflections of Playful Learning
2021-09-21 19:00 - 21:00 | Alberta, Canada
Reflections of Playful Learning: Enriching your Emergent Curriculum Approach
After a full day of play, everyone is exhausted! Oh, but what fun we had! What learning transpired! It was a success! Before we forget of all the adventures and discoveries, it’s time to reflect. Reflection is a main factor when enriching your emergent curriculum approach. Reflection has many facets, and looks different for each educator and each group of children. In this session, we will look at the many different ways to reflect on playful learning; from documentation boards and learning stories to brainstorming for future experiences and revamping our environment. Personal reflection, team reflection and reflection with the children are all elements of this process. It’s time to capture the moments of play an joy in early childhood!
Objectives:

Review and identify the importance of reflective practices
Identify various ways to document reflection of children’s learning
Identify the core elements of learning stories

Notes:

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 in the days prior to the workshop. Please click the link ten minutes before the workshop begins to join in.
Certificates of participation will be available to registered participants.
All registered participants will have 30 days access to the webinar recording.

Online Workshop: Finding Your Wings
2021-09-29 19:00 - 21:00 | Alberta, Canada
Finding Your Wings:
Exploring Curriculum Frameworks in Early Learning
Are you looking to learn more about the Alberta Curriculum Framework? Whether you’ve gone through the training or not, it can still be a little overwhelming switching to this approach to learning. The early learning curriculum framework not only introduces some new language to use (and to share with families), but also aims to change our mindset of how we view the image of the child and our own teaching practices. As co-learners in this journey of play with the children, we are able to build our connections with the children, their families and our community and to make meaning out of children’s play experiences. In this session, we will discuss some core foundations of the Alberta curriculum framework, how to take comfort steps in implementation and how to extend your practices to provide a responsive and caring environment for young children. Whether you are just starting to spread your wings, or you have already tried a few flights, let’s expand our wings so we can fly further and discover new possibilities together!
Objectives:

Understanding the Foundations to FLIGHT
Reflection of Educator Mindset
Identifying Children as Mighty Learners
Identify the Key Elements to Creating Responsive Environments

Notes:

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 in the days prior to the workshop. Please click the link ten minutes before the workshop begins to join in.
Certificates of participation will be available to registered participants.
All registered participants will have 30 days access to the webinar recording.

Please Note:
Due to Alberta government regulations, Flight workshops are not eligible for PD funding in Alberta at this time.

Online Workshop: Wonderful World of STEM
2021-10-07 19:00 - 21:00 | Alberta, Canada
Wonderful World of STEM: Exploration and Discovery through STEM, STEAM & STREAM
STEM – Science, Technology, engineering and Math; STEAM – Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math; STREAM – Science, Technology, Reading, Engineering, Arts and Math. No matter which acronym you use, STEM activities are bound to be a hit with children as they encourage problem solving, exploration, creativity, discovery, trial and error and collaboration! Children are naturally curious and want to try things out to see what happens. So, it’s up to us to provide these rich, playful learning opportunities to build on this natural instinct to explore and learn. Let them take the reigns on these activities as we take a step back and move away from teacher demonstrations to child led explorations!
Objectives:

Identify STEM and best practices for engaging children in STEM
Learn how to include literacy and the arts in STEM
Identify STEM activity ideas; planning, provocations & resources
Examine reflections on learning with children

October Special $19.00 (reg. $24.00)
Notes:

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 in the days prior to the workshop. Please click the link ten minutes before the workshop begins to join in.
Certificates of participation will be available to registered participants.
All registered participants will have 30 days access to the webinar recording.

Online Workshop: From Crying to Smiling
2021-10-12 19:00 - 21:00 | Alberta, Canada
From Crying to Smiling: Understanding Children’s Behaviours
Ever wonder WHY some children react in ways we just don’t understand? The screaming, biting and hitting came from no where! 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 you! Join us as we discuss the why’s behind children’s difficult and challenging behaviors and how we can support them during these difficult moments. Learn what happens in a child’s brain when the are dysregulated and take away some tools that can help you bring them to a responsive state of mind. It’s not easy sometimes…but YOU are the one who can make a difference. YOU can help them move from reacting to responding by making meaningful connections and adding some great activities and strategies that everyone can use!
Objectives:

Identify Behaviour as Communication
Review how Trauma Influences Behaviours
Understand the Impact of Environment on Behaviour
Implement Strategies for Positive Supports for Children’s Behaviours

October Special $19.00 (reg. $24.00)
Notes:

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 in the days prior to the workshop. Please click the link ten minutes before the workshop begins to join in.
Certificates of participation will be available to registered participants.
All registered participants will have 30 days access to the webinar recording.

CANCELLED! Calgary Leaders Laugh 'n' Learn Event
2021-10-15 15:00 - 17:00
Due to the pandemic taking a large toll on our early childhood educators, we have decided to postpone any Laugh ‘n’ Learn events for the remainder of 2021!
Be sure to join us 2022!!!

CANCELLED! Calgary ECE Laugh 'n' Learn Event
2021-10-16 11:00 - 13:00

Online Workshop: The Daily Struggle
2021-10-20 19:00 - 21:00 | Alberta, Canada
The Daily Struggle: Facilitating Conflict Resolution
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! It’s not an overnight process, but with positive supports, children will start to understand different perspectives and understand how to resolve conflicts in a healthy manner. Let’s help them on this journey of success and understanding!
Objective:

Establish the ‘why’ to conflict resolution
Discuss the learning that occurs behind conflicts
Identify strategies to prepare for conflict resolution
Identifying steps & strategies to facilitate conflict resolution

October Special $19.00 (reg. $24.00)
Notes:

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 in the days prior to the workshop. Please click the link ten minutes before the workshop begins to join in.
Certificates of participation will be available to registered participants.
All registered participants will have 30 days access to the webinar recording.

Online Workshop: The Magic of Loose Parts
2021-10-28 19:00 - 21:00 | Alberta, Canada
The Magic of Loose Parts: Promoting Play with Loose Parts
Loose Parts! The possibilities are endless when we provide an arrange of loose parts (open-ended) materials for children to explore. Remember the possibilities of a cardboard box?! Was it a den? A space ship? Or a 3D canvas to paint and draw on? The possibilities are endless! Join me as we learn the advantages of including loose parts in your early learning environment and how to promote creativity and adventure with children through loose parts. True play and imagination really shine when we add these valuable materials to our classrooms – the learning opportunities are endless! The experiences and memories are priceless!
Objectives:

Defining Loose Parts
Managing Loose Parts
Creating Invitations & Provocations with Loose Parts

October Special $19.00 (reg. $24.00)
Notes:

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 in the days prior to the workshop. Please click the link ten minutes before the workshop begins to join in.
Certificates of participation will be available to registered participants.
All registered participants will have 30 days access to the webinar recording.

Online Workshop: Outdoor Fun for Everyone ~ Winter Edition ~
2021-11-02 19:00 - 21:00 | Alberta, Canada
Outdoor Fun for Everyone! Igniting Passion for Outdoor Play ~ Winter Edition ~
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 names of local flora and fauna? Can you identify a variety of insects? Have you ever built rock towers or dragged a huge branch around? Let’s go back to our roots and help children connect with the outdoor world around them. Together we will identify the importance of being outside, how it stimulates growth and learning, and how it’s the natural playscape of early childhood. Let’s get children connected to the natural world, discover safety in our communities and develop a sense of curiosity and respect for our Earth and each other.
Objective:

Understanding the Importance of Outdoor Play
Creating a Responsive Outdoor Play Environment
Planning for the Seasons – Outdoor Play Experiences in Colder Weather

Notes:

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 in the days prior to the workshop. Please click the link ten minutes before the workshop begins to join in.
Certificates of participation will be available to registered participants.
All registered participants will have 30 days access to the webinar recording.

Online Workshop: Let's Move! Active Play Everyday!
2021-11-10 19:00 - 21:00 | Alberta, Canada
Let’s Move! Including Movement and Active Play Every Day!
In a world that seems to promote sedentary activities, and children seem more interested in screen time then play time, 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 day to ensure they are healthy in body, mind, and spirit? Get them moving! Join me as we learn a variety of ways to keep children learning by moving! From those quick 2-minute activities to the full 1 hour opportunities, we will ensure that children enjoy being active and engage in rich learning opportunities. Whether it’s stretching on your own, joining a small group for jumping activities or a large group completing an obstacle course, its up to us to set up the environment to help kids stay active. Let’s Get Moving!
Objectives:

Identify the Foundations of Active Play
Create an Environment that Supports Active Play
Planning for Active Play

Notes:

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 in the days prior to the workshop. Please click the link ten minutes before the workshop begins to join in.
Certificates of participation will be available to registered participants.
All registered participants will have 30 days access to the webinar recording.

Online Workshop: Caring Connections
2021-11-18 19:00 - 21:00 | Alberta, Canada
Caring Connections: Interactions that Matter
The comfort of an encouraging smile. The caring reassurance after a fight with a friend. The excitement of co-celebration as they discovery a new skill. How we interact with children has a huge impact on children’s growth and development, not only their social emotional development, but also in their abilities to problem solve, resolve conflict, and take risk because they feel safe! Children rely on positive, supportive and encouraging adults in their live to show them they are respected, safe and loved. This type of interaction doesn’t happen just by supervising, asking questions or giving direction. It comes from a deep connection between the adult and the child. A connection that takes time to build and takes intentional interactions. Let’s learn some strategies of how to build this connection with ALL children – from the ones we struggle with to the ones who love us the moment they come through our doors. Understanding what each child needs to feel a connection will help us establish that bond with each child and continue to see that relationship blossom. Connection is key!
Objectives:

Defining Caring Connections
Identify the Importance of Connecting with Children
Key Benefits of Establishing Connections with Children
Identify Strategies of how to Build Caring Connections

Notes:

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 in the days prior to the workshop. Please click the link ten minutes before the workshop begins to join in.
Certificates of participation will be available to registered participants.
All registered participants will have 30 days access to the webinar recording.

Online Workshop: The Adventures of Play
2021-11-23 19:00 - 21:00 | Alberta, Canada
The Adventures of Play: Exploring Risky Play
Taking risk is a necessary part of play. It’s part of how children assess what they can do, what challenges them and what to leave until a later date to try. However, many of us face obstacles, barriers and reluctance to accept this into children’s play. Join me as we discuss what risky play is, how it promotes development and how to overcome those barriers and obstacles. Let’s take a look at all the different levels of risk children engage in during their play and how we can help provide an environment that allows children to explore naturally – with risk!
Objectives:

Define Risky Play & Adventurous Play
Identify Developmentally Appropriate Practices with Risky Play
Learn How to Facilitate Adventurous Play

Notes:

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 in the days prior to the workshop. Please click the link ten minutes before the workshop begins to join in.
Certificates of participation will be available to registered participants.
All registered participants will have 30 days access to the webinar recording.

Online Workshop: Finding Your Wing
2021-12-01 19:00 - 21:00 | Alberta, Canada
Finding Your Wings: Transitioning to the Alberta Curriculum Framework
Are you looking to learn more about the Alberta FLIGHT Framework? Whether you’ve gone through the training or not, it can still be a little overwhelming switching to this approach to learning. Flight not only introduces some new language to use (and to share with families), but also aims to change our mindset of how we view the image of the child and our own teaching practices. As co-learners in this journey of play with the children, we are able to build our connections with the children, their families and to our community. In this session, we will discuss some core foundations of Flight, how to take comfort steps in implementation and how to extend your practices to provide a responsive and caring environment for young children. Whether you are just starting to spread your wings, or you have already tried a few flights, let’s expand our wings so we can fly further and discover new possibilities together!
Objectives:

Understand the Foundations to the Alberta Curriculum Framework
Recognize the Importance of the Educator’s Mindset
Learn the Core concepts of How Children are Mighty Learners
Understand the Importance of Creating a Responsive Environment

Notes:

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 in the days prior to the workshop. Please click the link ten minutes before the workshop begins to join in.
Certificates of participation will be available to registered participants.
All registered participants will have 30 days access to the webinar recording.
This session is not approved for PD Grant Funding due to restrictions in Flight funding.

Online Workshop: The Me, the You, the We
2021-12-16 19:00 - 21:00 | Alberta, Canada
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 emotions. SEL, Social Emotional Learning, is all about understanding the self and then understanding others to be a positive member of our community. Let’s get together and learn how we can provide a place of vitality so every child can build the skills needed in SEL!
Objectives:

Define social emotional learning
Identify the importance of SEL
Review strategies to promote each component in SEL

Notes:

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 in the days prior to the workshop. Please click the link ten minutes before the workshop begins to join in.
Certificates of participation will be available to registered participants.
All registered participants will have 30 days access to the webinar recording.

Online Workshop: Mighty Transitions
2021-12-21 19:00 - 21:00 | Alberta, Canada
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! A planning goes a long way when it comes to helping children transition throughout the day through multiple types of transitions. And since not every strategy works with every child, we need a whole pocket full of ideas (or a backpack full). So let’s get some ideas stashed away in our back pocket to pull out when we need them the most. During this session, we will brainstorm, practice and play some unique transition ideas that will be sure to add some zen and some flavor to your transition times.
Objectives:

Identify the key elements to mighty transitions
Pinpoint high quality practices for transitions
Create transitional activities that work for you

Notes:

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 in the days prior to the workshop. Please click the link ten minutes before the workshop begins to join in.
Certificates of participation will be available to registered participants.
All registered participants will have 30 days access to the webinar recording.

Finding Calm in the Chaos
2022-01-18 19:00 - 21:00 | Online!, Alberta, Canada
Finding Calm in the Chaos: The 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 through a mirage of feelings, ups and downs. And through all this…we do it with a smile (usually). So, why do we forget about ourselves? What happens when we reach the edge of what we can do? Are we at burnout? How can we avoid burnout and recognize when it’s time to focus on us! Join me as we discuss how to take time for YOU and why it’s important to do so. Find your niche in what you need to find peace within yourself and strategies to unwind during those stressful times. Take time for reflection and connection with other educators who are experiencing similar feelings and learn from each other! Together, we will find the calm in the chaos and remind each other that “YOU are AMAZING!”
Objectives:

Understanding and Identifying Stress
Trauma, Burnout and Compassion Fatigue
Culturally Responsive Self-Care
Self-Care Practices

Notes:

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 in the days prior to the workshop. Please click the link ten minutes before the workshop begins to join in.
Certificates of participation will be available to registered participants.
All registered participants will have 30 days access to the webinar recording.

NEW! Leadership Series: Leading Your Team to Success
2022-01-25 19:00 - 21:00 | Online!, Alberta, Canada
NEW! Leading Your Team to Success: Collective Leadership for Early Childhood Leaders
Leadership is key in early childhood programs. We need strong leaders to guide us through policies and best practices to help educators achieve their goals and ensure high quality practices in our early childhood programs. Leadership is a skill that takes time, intentionality, and reflection. It takes a concrete understanding of best practices in the early years, effective communication strategies and insight of how to motivate and encourage your team. Every team member requires something different to motivate them…it’s up to the leaders to uncover this and let it shine through. To be an effective leader, we need to adopt and adapt coaching practices that allow us to facilitate learning and self discovery. Leadership is not about what you want, but how to inspire others to find their path on the way to success and best practices. This workshop will take leaders on a journey of discovery and reflection as we the many paths that lead to inspiring adult learners to become empowered early childhood educators.
Objectives:

Define leadership
Identify the key elements to collective leadership in early childhood programs
Strategies and Practices to lead your team to success
Reflective practices for leaders

Notes:

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 in the days prior to the workshop. Please click the link ten minutes before the workshop begins to join in.
Certificates of participation will be available to registered participants.
All registered participants will have 30 days access to the webinar recording.

NEW! The Inner Child!
2022-02-01 19:00 - 21:00 | Online!, Alberta, Canada
NEW! The Inner Child! Developing the Spiritual Well-Being of Every Child
A relatively new term in early childhood that we are seeing more and more is the term ‘spiritual development.’ What does this mean? How can we support spiritual development in the early learning environment? In this session we will discuss what spiritual development is and how to foster spiritual well-being in young children. We will discuss strategies and play experiences that will support children in their own learning journey of discovering who they are and what their role is in their community.
Objectives:

Identify spiritual development and what it means in early childhood
Connect and reflect on our own spiritual well-being and how it impacts our practices
Identify strategies and play experiences that help develop children’s spiritual well-being

Notes:

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 in the days prior to the workshop. Please click the link ten minutes before the workshop begins to join in.
Certificates of participation will be available to registered participants.
All registered participants will have 30 days access to the webinar recording.

We All Belong: Inclusive Practices in the Early Years
2022-02-15 19:00 - 21:00 | Online!, Alberta, Canada
We All Belong: Inclusive Practices in the Early Years
We live in a world that is wonderfully diverse – not only culturally but also in our unique abilities. Some of us can sing while others can solve Sudoku in a couple minutes. Children all learn at their own rate and in their own way. It’s up to us, the important adults in their lives, to help them on this journey they are travelling on. In order to do this effectively, we need to understand what these abilities are, how they are unique to each child, and what we can do to support them. This is what we discuss in this session! Let’s talk about all the different learning styles of children, from extrovert to introverts, to children with Autism, hearing impairments or with sensory processing disorder. Every child can learn! Every child belongs! Let’s make sure we can set up our environment for every child and get them on their path to the future!
Objectives:

Describe inclusion, gender identity, special needs and disability
Identify common early childhood disabilities
Outlines the barriers and obstacles to inclusion
Provides practical approaches for supporting an environment of belonging and inclusion

Notes:

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 in the days prior to the workshop. Please click the link ten minutes before the workshop begins to join in.
Certificates of participation will be available to registered participants.
All registered participants will have 30 days access to the webinar recording.

NEW! Leadership Series: Mentoring and Coaching Your Team to Success
2022-02-22 19:00 - 21:00 | Online!, Alberta, Canada
NEW! Mentoring and Coaching Your Team to Success: Effective Coaching and Mentoring Practices for Early Childhood Leaders
Coaching and mentoring are key strategies to building stronger teams, competent and capable educators and creating a learning organization. Building on your team’s ability to transfer knowledge, skills and attitudes after a training supports a cohesive and positive work environment. Coaching an mentoring is not about telling educators what to do or how to do it, but joining them on their journey of learning to help them reach their goals and their potential as early childhood educators. When we join educators on the journey of learning, reflection and transformation we can build a team of educators that truly do believe in what they do and become advocates for children and our profession!
Objectives:

Define coaching and mentoring
Identify coaching strategies, practice and process
Identify mentoring strategies, practice and process
Ensure goal setting and providing follow up support

Notes:

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 in the days prior to the workshop. Please click the link ten minutes before the workshop begins to join in.
Certificates of participation will be available to registered participants.
All registered participants will have 30 days access to the webinar recording.
