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SUMMARY:Approaches to Play: Exploring Play Schemas
DESCRIPTION:Approaches to Play: Exploring Play Schemas \n“Why do they keep throwing things?!”  “I don’t know how to capture children’s interests…they’re just playing.”  “They (the child) just keeps doing the same thing over and over!” “What do you mean that spinning around in circles is Play?!” These are common questions many early childhood educators ask themselves or hear from others when we work with young children. To answer these questions\, and many others\, let’s look at how children are engaging in play and the meaning behind these behaviours by understanding schematic play. In this workshop\, we will discover the possibilities of play that happens when we look at play through the lense of play schemas. We will identify the main play schemas\, such as trajectory\, rotation\, transporting\, enveloping\, enclosing\, positioning\, connection\, transforming and other common play schemas. Together\, we will use our skills of observation to identify possible play schemas and brainstorm how we can respond to these behaviours and approaches to play. Let play come alive when we make meaning out of children’s play\, make connections to their play spaces to nurture these play experiences. Let’s throw some ideas around…spin a few strategies…and put them all together in this workshop that inspires play! \nObjectives: \n\nIdentify the meaning and value of schematic play and play schemas\nExamine the main play schemas in early childhood\nCreate responsive practices to support children in various play schemas\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/approaches-to-play-exploring-play-schemas/
LOCATION:Online!\, Alberta\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Online Community Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20231010T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20231010T140000
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SUMMARY:Learning to Lead Series: Communicating with Families
DESCRIPTION:Learning to Lead Series: Communicating with Families: Leadership Strategies to Connect with Families\nWelcome to our LEARNING TO LEAD webinar series for early childhood directors\, assistant directors\, supervisors\, owners and aspiring leaders in our profession! This is a series for you! Our Learning to Lead sessions are all about supporting you on your journey as an inspiration leader\, wherever you are in your journey. \nFamilies are an essential part of early childhood programs. Early childhood leaders\, owners and directors understand\, value and respect what families bring to their program by creating a space that welcomes all families through connection and open communication. Just like every child is unique\, every family is unique. Let’s learn from each other to build a strong foundation for children. From the initial contact\, through their journey with us as their child grows\, until the day we part – how we connect with each family matters. Sharing stories of their child with them\, inviting them to family information events and connecting with them through empathy and understanding are just some of the ways we can build positive relationships with families. Join us as we discuss how to go beyond for families and help them feel a sense of belonging and an vital part of our team! \n3 Part Webinar Included (only need to register once!): \n\nPart 1: Tuesday\, October 10 @ 1:00PM-2:00PM\nPart 2: Tuesday\, October 17 @ 1:00PM-2:00PM\nPart 3: Tuesday\, October 24 @ 1:00PM-2:00PM\n\nObjectives: \n\nWelcoming families into your community\nPolicies and procedures for building connections with families\nLearn key ways to build strong relationships with the families into your community\nReflect on your current practices and set goals\nDiscuss what’s working and what isn’t\nBuild on our previous sessions that focused on warmly welcoming new families\, building trust and setting expectations so that if/when conflict arises\, it can be managed professionally and ideally\, successfully\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/learning-to-lead-series-communicating-with-families/
CATEGORIES:Leadership
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LOCATION:https://inspiredmindsecc.ca/workshop-events/learning-to-lead-series-communicating-with-families/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20231017T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20231017T130000
DTSTAMP:20260416T230923
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SUMMARY:Lunch & Learn: Anti-Biased Celebrations
DESCRIPTION:Lunch & Learn: Anti-Biased Celebrations \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. \nOctober 17\, 2023: Anti-Biased Celebrations \nHow do we celebrate with children and families holiday events that are important to them? Do we do them or not? This seems to be a continued question amongst educators and programs. Let’s chat about it! How can we ensure we respect the values and traditions of families during important events. Learning about how families celebrate different events help children learn about themselves\, their community and the world around them. It’s our approach and implementation of these practices that make a difference! Join me as we chat about how various educators and programs have embraced an anti-biased approach with holidays. What has worked for them and what they have learned from their mistakes. It’s a journey of learning that we take together. \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-anti-biased-celebrations/
LOCATION:Online!\, Alberta\, Canada
CATEGORIES:lunch and learn
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SUMMARY:Observing Play with Intention: Enriching your Emergent Curriculum Approach
DESCRIPTION:Observing Play with Intention: Enriching your Emergent Curriculum Approach \nEver 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 Play and the emergent curriculum approach. \nObjectives: \n\nIdentify the roots to emergent curriculum approach\nReview tips and tricks for effective observations\nImplement strategies to improve observation techniques\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/observing-play-with-intention-enriching-your-emergent-curriculum-approach-2/
LOCATION:Online!\, Alberta\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Online Community Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20231019T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20231019T203000
DTSTAMP:20260416T230923
CREATED:20230725T201112Z
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SUMMARY:Shake\, Rattle and Roll! Creative Music and Movement Experiences for Young Children
DESCRIPTION:Shake\, Rattle and Roll! Creative Music and Movement Experiences for Young Children \nGrowing up\, music and dancing was an everyday part of my life. It just seemed to come naturally to this energetic little girl. I may not be the worlds best singer or dancer but when it comes to singing and dancing as a form of Play…this is my jam! I rock it out like a toddler grooving to their own tune. To this day\, I still rock it out like I did when I was 4 years old. For many of us\, singing and dancing evokes feelings of joy. An opportunity for self expression. Cultures around the world use music and dancing as a way to communicate and connect with each other. Children naturally embrace these style of play when they are surrounded by those that embrace it too! Music and movement comes in many forms\, styles\, rhythms and patterns. It can simulate feelings of joy and wonder as well as sadness and grief. By creating a responsive play environment that captures this outlet of music and movement\, we can help the children feel a sense of belonging\, an opportunity to learn about themselves\, their feelings and their experience. A chance for them to share with us their laughter\, sadness\, joy and worries. A language that shows us their thoughts\, ideas and experiences. Join me as we sing and dance our way through a session that embraces the play of music and movement. From transitional songs that help us during those difficult times\, to songs that light up the brain and fill our hearts. Music and movement is for everyone…just need to find your own beat! \nObjectives: \n\nUnderstand how music and movements stimulates whole brain development\nCreate a creative and responsive environment through music and movement\nEmbracing a playful approach to music and movement\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/shake-rattle-and-roll-creative-music-and-movement-experiences-for-young-children/
LOCATION:Online!\, Alberta\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Online Community Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20231022T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20231022T160000
DTSTAMP:20260416T230923
CREATED:20230928T005100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231017T000711Z
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SUMMARY:October Sunday Sociable!
DESCRIPTION:IMECC Sunday Sociable \nWelcome to our Sunday Sociable events\, where early childhood educators come together to connect\, network and learn! Join us for a Sunday afternoon of snacks and drinks\, as we gather to learn from local resources\, organizations\, and ELCC specialists that will share with us some tips to help us grow as early childhood educators. Each Sunday Sociable will focus on a different topic. Let’s bring our community together! \nThis is our last Sunday Sociable for 2023! Limited spots available so register now! \nCost: $5.00 per person BEFORE October 20\, 2023\n$8.00 at the door \nProtector of Play VIP Gold and Leader Members are FREE! (Registration still required) \nTime: 2:00 – 4:00PM \nLocation:  Brown’s Social House Windermere\, 5210 Windermere Blvd NW\, Edmonton \nIncludes: snacks\, non-alcoholic drinks\, guest speaker & door prizes
URL:https://inspiredmindsecc.ca/workshop-events/october-sunday-sociable/
LOCATION:Browns Socialhouse WIndermere\, 5210 Windermere Blvd NW\, Edmonton\, AB\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20231024T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20231024T203000
DTSTAMP:20260416T230923
CREATED:20230725T220702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230725T220714Z
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SUMMARY:Playful Planning: Enriching your Emergent Curriculum Approach
DESCRIPTION:Playful Planning: Enriching your Emergent Curriculum Approach \nPlayful 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 either compliment or extend on these interests. Being intentional on how we prepare a responsive environment  is a key element to emergent planning. How we plan activities\, play experiences\, provocations and invitations and  make changes to our environment all depends on the dynamics of our group of children and our ability to really listen\, observe and learn about the children’s deeper interests and abilities. Let us walk alongside the children and join them in their journeys of wonder\, play and curiosity. 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! \nObjectives: \n\nReview Emergent Planning Practices\nIdentify Planning Strategies based on the Balanced Approach to Emergent Planning\nTranslating Observations to Playful Planning\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/playful-planning-enriching-your-emergent-curriculum-approach-3/
LOCATION:Online!\, Alberta\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Online Community Webinar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Inspired Minds ECC":MAILTO:tina@inspiredmindsecc.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20231031T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20231031T203000
DTSTAMP:20260416T230923
CREATED:20230725T231551Z
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SUMMARY:Reflections of Playful Learning: Enriching your Emergent Curriculum Approach
DESCRIPTION:Reflections of Playful Learning: Enriching your Emergent Curriculum Approach \nAfter 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; on-the-spot\, daily\, weekly and monthly reflections that use a variety of forms of reflection and documentation.  We will discuss three main reflective documentation formats with you in this session; reflective planning\, documentation boards and learning stories. Discover the steps that work for you with reflection! It’s all about showcasing your personal reflections\, team reflections and reflections with the children and their families that make this reflective process valuable. It’s time to capture the moments of play an joy in early childhood! \nObjectives: \n\nReview and identify the importance of reflective practices\nIdentify various ways to document reflection of children’s learning\nIdentify the core elements of reflective practices using reflective planning\, documentation boards and learning stories\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/reflections-of-playful-learning-enriching-your-emergent-curriculum-approach-3/
LOCATION:Online!\, Alberta\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Online Community Webinar
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