Redefining Circle Time! Moving Beyond Adult-Directed Group 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 […]
From Crying to Smiling: Understanding Challenging Behaviours Ever wonder WHY some children react in ways we just don’t understand? The screaming, biting and hitting came from nowhere! When a seemingly small […]
DAP Trivia Time! Understanding Best Practices in Child Care Are you DAP? What is DAP? This hands-on, full-participation workshop is designed to get you involved in understanding Developmentally Appropriate Practices. […]
No Waiting! Get Them Shaking: Exploring and Extending Engaging Transitions I can see it like it was just yesterday…the children are climbing over each other as we help them put […]
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 […]
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. […]
Beautiful Oopsies! Exploring the Creativity of Open-Ended Art Experiences Creativity is intelligence having fun! Albert Einstein had it right with his quote on creativity. Children are natural artists, as all […]
Join us for our NEW online workshops through the Inspired Minds ECC Community Collaboration Project! This initiative is designed to strengthen community and build capacity for Early Childhood Educators by […]
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 […]
Illuminate Play Conference Approved for PD Funding and up to 12 hours of Release Time Funding Discover the Joys of Play Welcome to our Illuminate Play conference! Where fantabulous speakers […]