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SUMMARY:Which Way to the Brain? Brain Smart Strategies to Support Early Learning and Development
DESCRIPTION:Which Way to the Brain? Brain Smart Strategies to Support Early Learning and Development \nPlay and the brain! They weave together in an intricate pattern that lay the foundation to how children learn\, grow and thrive! Understanding how the brain works when engaged in play is probably one of the coolest things I’ve learned as an early childhood educator! It’s amazing to see how we can light up the brain through play experiences. It’s not about lighting up just one part of the brain\, it’s about lighting up the whole brain! Let’s get our geek on and learn how we can engage the brain through play! We’ll start off by discussing some key findings in brain development in the early years and how we can support each of these findings through our interactions with children and by creating a responsive play environment. We continue on our brain play journey as we unlock key strategies to promote brain development that are sure to inspire us to play even more! Share your inspirations. Share the way your brain plays! And discover the possibilities of play! \nObjectives: \n\nIdentify the key findings in early brain development and research.\nIncrease understanding of how play contributes to brain development.\nIdentify the brain smart strategies and how they impact children’s learning and development\n\nThings to Keep in Mind: \n\nRegistration closes 24 hours in advance!\nPD funding available to eligible participants.\nThis workshop will be held online through the Zoom platform.\nYou will need access to a smartphone\, laptop\, tablet or computer with audio capabilities to join us.\nA 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.\nCertificate of participation will be available to registered participants.\nAll registered participants will have 30 days access to the webinar recording.\nE-transfers to be sent to tina@inspiredmindsecc.ca\n\nZoom link is included in your ticket email. Reminder emails will be sent out 24-48 hours prior to event.
URL:https://inspiredmindsecc.ca/workshop-events/which-way-to-the-brain-brain-smart-strategies-to-support-early-learning-and-development/
LOCATION:Online!\, Alberta\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Online Community Webinar
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SUMMARY:HR Policies that Inspire Early Childhood Leaders (3 hours)
DESCRIPTION:HR Policies that Inspire Early Childhood Leaders (3 hours)\nOnline Community Leadership Webinar: REVISED DATES! \nNEW DATES! 3 Part Series (3 hours total): \n\nSeptember 6\, 2023     12:00-1:00PM\nNEW TIME! September 13\, 2023     1:30-2:30PM\nSeptember 20\, 2023     12:00-1:00PM\n\nSummary \nA comprehensive\, up to date\, well circulated and well understood HR Manual is a key component to operating a successful childcare program.  This need is particularly acute today as programs struggle to hire\, train and retain qualified Educators.  If a program is experiencing high turnover\, Educators could lack an understanding of what the HR policies are and where they can be found.  If leaders are unaware of employment standards and/or their own policies\, they could unknowingly be mistreating Educators which can lead to burnout\, low morale\, higher turnover and possibly legal action.  For all of these reasons and more\, childcare leaders need to ensure that they have comprehensive HR policies that are organized\, updated\, and aligned with both childcare regulations and employment standards. \nObjectives: \n\nHave participants take inventory of their HR policies and ensure that they are organized into an HR Manual\nEnsure that the program’s HR policies address and comply with AB childcare regulations and provincial employment standards\nHave participants review a best practices list of HR policies for childcare program and determine if additional policies should be added to their manual\nProvide participants with sample policies for review\, modification and/or inclusion in their HR Manual and a framework for transforming their HR Manual into an online\, on-demand training tool that is regularly updated and accessed by all Educators\n\nThings to Keep in Mind: \n\nPD Funding eligible Level 3 educators.\nRegistration closes 24 hours in advance!\nFee includes all 3 sessions; only 1 registration required for all 3 sessions.\nThis workshop will be held online through the Zoom platform.\nYou will need access to a smartphone\, laptop\, tablet or computer with audio capabilities to join us.\nA 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.\nCertificate of participation will be available to registered participants.\nAll registered participants will have 30 days access to the webinar recording.\nE-transfers to be sent to tina@inspiredmindsecc.ca\n\nZoom link is included in your ticket email. Reminder emails will be sent out 24-48 hours prior to event.
URL:https://inspiredmindsecc.ca/workshop-events/hr-policies-that-inspire-early-childhood-leaders-3-hours/
LOCATION:Online!\, Alberta\, Canada
CATEGORIES:leaders,Leadership,Online Community Webinar,online training,webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20230912T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20230912T130000
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SUMMARY:Lunch & Learn: Clay Explorations
DESCRIPTION:Lunch & Learn: Clay Explorations \nWelcome to our NEW Lunch and Learn webinars! These are mini online community webinars that give you some effective strategies you can implement right away! Lunch and Learn webinars are only 30 minutes and are offered over the lunch hour of 12:30-1:00PM. Each month we will present a different topic that aims to enhance your knowledge and teaching practices as early childhood educators. \nSeptember 12\, 2023: Clay Explorations \nWe’ve all tried play dough in our play environments and know that many children love it! It’s sensory experiences to it’s fullest! Have you thought about how you could extend on this? A more natural approach? Let’s explore the possibilities of using clay as a creative medium for children. It’s absolutely become on of my favourite play materials to provide children to explore and create with. Join me as I share some of my favourite invitations to play with clay and how we can nurture children’s interests with this amazing material! \nThings to Keep in Mind: \n\nRegistration is required for all Lunch and Learn webinars.\nRegistration closes 24 hours in advance!\nThese are FREE webinars!\nThis workshop will be held online through the Zoom platform.\nYou will need access to a smartphone\, laptop\, tablet or computer with audio capabilities to join us.\nA 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.\nCertificates are only available to our VIP Gold and Leader Protector of Play Community Members\nRecordings of our Lunch and Learn webinars are ONLY available to Inspired Minds Protectors of Play Community Members.\n\nRegister here to become a Protector of Play Community Member: https://inspiredmindsecc.ca/protectors-of-play-community/\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://inspiredmindsecc.ca/workshop-events/lunch-learn-clay-explorations/
LOCATION:Online!\, Alberta\, Canada
CATEGORIES:lunch and learn
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SUMMARY:Beautiful Oopsies: Exploring the Creativity of Open-Ended Art Experiences
DESCRIPTION:Beautiful Oopsies: Exploring the Creativity of Open-Ended Art Experiences \nCreativity 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. This is what our focus of this session is all about…the process of play with art (not crafts). Let’s dive into the creative world of what art is for children and how we can be more responsive to their creative needs and expressions. Say good bye to those handprint crafts and cut out projects that take us hours to prepare. Open ended art is about getting messy! It’s about exploring with all our senses and having a creative outlet for thoughts\, ideas and emotions. As early childhood educators\, it’s our role to provide materials and a space for creativity and inspiration\, so the children can be mighty artists! So\, let’s explore how we can do this and ensure that children have the opportunity to enjoy the creative journey and show us their colorful world! \nObjectives: \n\nDefine creativity & art\nDifferences between crafts and open-ended art\nCreate a responsive curriculum and environment that nurtures children’s creative interests\nSpark your creativity for open ended art experiences\n\nThings to Keep in Mind: \n\nRegistration closes 24 hours in advance!\nPD funding available to eligible participants.\nThis workshop will be held online through the Zoom platform.\nYou will need access to a smartphone\, laptop\, tablet or computer with audio capabilities to join us.\nA 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.\nCertificate of participation will be available to registered participants.\nAll registered participants will have 30 days access to the webinar recording.\nE-transfers to be sent to tina@inspiredmindsecc.ca\n\nZoom link is included in your ticket email. Reminder emails will be sent out 24-48 hours prior to event.
URL:https://inspiredmindsecc.ca/workshop-events/beautiful-oopsies-exploring-the-creativity-of-open-ended-art-experiences/
LOCATION:Online!\, Alberta\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Online Community Webinar
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DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20230918T203000
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SUMMARY:CENTER STAGE! Bringing Reconciliation into Early Childhood Spaces
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to our September Centre Stage Webinar! \nWe are so excited to invite Sherry Duncan to share with us her amazing knowledge and experience about this amazing topic. Here is what she will share with us this evening: \nWhere do I start with reconciliation in my early childhood space? If this is something that you might like to explore\, please join me as we have an amazing conversation and learn from the wonderful Sherry Duncan. Sherry will share her experience as an early childhood educator the ways that you might consider bringing in indigenous ways of knowing and being in you early childhood space. So\, grab a warm beverage\, get nice and comfy and cozy as we connect with each other\, our indigenous peoples\, families and cultures. \nThings to Keep in Mind: \n\nThis is a FREE 2-hour session. Registration is required.\nRegistration closes 24 hours in advance!\nThis workshop will be held online through the Zoom platform.\nYou will need access to a smartphone\, laptop\, tablet or computer with audio capabilities to join us.\nA 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.\nRecordings of this session\, and certificates of participation\, will only be available to our Protector of Play VIP Gold and Leader Members!\n\nRegister here to become a Protector of Play: https://inspiredmindsecc.ca/protectors-of-play-community/\n\n\n\nZoom link is included in your ticket email. Reminder emails will be sent out 24-48 hours prior to event.
URL:https://inspiredmindsecc.ca/workshop-events/center-stage-indigenous-ways-of-knowing-and-being-in-the-early-childhood-spaces/
LOCATION:Online!\, Alberta\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Workshop,Indigenous
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