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SUMMARY:DAP Trivia Time! Understanding Developmentally Appropriate Practices in Child Care
DESCRIPTION:DAP Trivia Time: An Innovative Approach to Understanding Best Practices in Early Learning and Child Care \nAre you DAP? What is DAP? This hands-on\, full-participation workshop is designed to get you involved in understanding Developmentally Appropriate Practices. What exactly is DAP? How does it affect my early learning environment\, professional practices\, and children’s learning? Come find out the answers to these questions and much more as we discuss the cornerstones of developmentally appropriate practices and learn how to implement these strategies in your play space. Instead of just a discussion though\, let’s follow the child’s lead and play! Get ready as we transform this workshop into a game show extravaganza that makes learning fun. Let’s Play! \nObjectives: \n\nGain an understanding of developmentally appropriate practices (DAP) in early learning environments\nIdentify effective strategies & activities for implementing DAP\nReflect on strengths and goals for individual and team-teaching practices\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/dap-trivia-time-understanding-developmentally-appropriate-practices-in-child-care/
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Online Community Webinar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Inspired Minds ECC":MAILTO:tina@inspiredmindsecc.ca
LOCATION:https://inspiredmindsecc.ca/workshop-events/dap-trivia-time-understanding-developmentally-appropriate-practices-in-child-care/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240312T123000
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DTSTAMP:20260416T145630
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SUMMARY:Lunch & Learn Mini Webinar:  Fabric Play
DESCRIPTION:Lunch & Learn Mini Webinar: Fabric Play\nWelcome to our Lunch and Learn mini webinars! These are 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. \nMarch 12\, 2024: Fabric Play \nFabrics are often only considered for our dramatic area\, reading spaces and stuffies…but what about the rest of our play environment? Let’s explore how we can incorporate fabric into all of our play spaces and create some softness throughout our environments. Once we look at spaces\, we will investigate how we use fabrics in our invitations to play! I love using fabrics to complement children’s play experiences. Fabric is such a rich tool to use….let’s use it! \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/
URL:https://inspiredmindsecc.ca/workshop-events/lunch-learn-mini-webinar-fabric-play/
CATEGORIES:lunch and learn webinar
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LOCATION:https://inspiredmindsecc.ca/workshop-events/lunch-learn-mini-webinar-fabric-play/
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SUMMARY:Adventures of Play! Exploring Risky Play
DESCRIPTION:Adventures of Play! Exploring Risky Play\nTaking 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! \nObjectives: \n\nDefining Risky Play / Adventurous Play\nDevelopmentally Appropriate Practices with Risky Play\nFacilitating Risky Play\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/adventures-of-play-exploring-risky-play-3/
CATEGORIES:Online Community Webinar
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LOCATION:https://inspiredmindsecc.ca/workshop-events/adventures-of-play-exploring-risky-play-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240316T090000
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SUMMARY:In-Person Community Play Day! Exploring the Emergent Curriculum Approach
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to our Community Workshop PD Day! Exploring the Emergent Curriculum Approach \nWe’re bringing back our in-person community workshops! Our first community workshop will be a full-day event! \nWhen: Saturday\, March 16\, 2024 \nTime: 9:00AM – 3:30PM \nInvestment: $135.00+GST \nHost Location: Tiny Hoppers Summerside\, 2359 – 90b Street SW\, Edmonton\, AB \nTopic: Exploring the Emergent Curriculum Approach (3 session – 6 hours of training) \n\nObserving Play with Intention\nPlayful Planning\nReflections of Play\n\nExplore the possibilities of play with the emergent curriculum approach. Together we will engage in hands-on experiences and reflective discussions that enhance our understanding of the emergent curriculum and play-based approach to children’s learning experiences. Let’s start the day off with engaging in some play experiences ourselves and practice our skills in observation. This is followed by some reflective discussions about what we observed\, and how can we adapt this into our planning process and environments. What possibilities for play can we plan for? What invitations to play and play provocations can we create based on these observations? Join other passionate educators in these rich discussions before we discover what visual planning format works best for each of us. It’s your journey! Take your next steps in the planning process that extends your knowledge and builds on your confidence in planning. After some amazing discussions along with some great tips and strategies\, we will make our learning visible! Let’s document our discovers of play and showcase how amazing our mighty learners are! We can do this together as we connect\, collaborate and inspire each other! \nSome reflective discussions we will discuss: \n\nWhy is the emergent curriculum approach one of the best ways to understand children’s learning?\nHow do we engage in this process to create a responsive environment?\nWhat skills and tools are helpful?\nHow do we create a responsive and playful environment?\nWhat methods can we make children’s learning visible?\nHow does Flight compliment and extend the emergent curriculum approach?\n\nLearning Objectives: \n\nIdentify the roots to emergent curriculum approach\nImplement strategies to improve observation techniques\nTranslate observations to playful planning experiences\nIdentify the core elements of reflective practices using reflective planning\, documentation boards and learning stories\n\nThings to Keep in Mind: \n\nRegistration closes 48 hours in advance!\nCoffee\, tea and light snacks provided; lunch not included\nDoors open at 8:30AM\nMinimum registration required; Limited spaces available!\n48 hours notice will be given to registered participants in case we do not meet the required minimum registration\nPD funding available to eligible participants.\nCertificate of participation\, workshop handouts and reflection forms will be available to attendees.\nE-transfers to be sent to tina@inspiredmindsecc.ca\n\n  \n 
URL:https://inspiredmindsecc.ca/workshop-events/play-day-exploring-the-emergent-curriculum-approach/
LOCATION:Tiny Hoppers Summerside\, 2359 - 90b Street SW\, Edmonton\, Alberta\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Workshop,Emergent Curriculum
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SUMMARY:NEW! Exploring Hygge!
DESCRIPTION:Exploring Hygge! Creating Spaces that Foster Happiness\, a Sense Belonging\, and Togetherness\nHygge. A Danish term that encompasses a way of living that promotes happiness\, joy\, coziness\, and a sense of belonging. Does this sound familiar? It’s similar to what we want children to feel and experience when they walk into our early childhood spaces. Exploring cultures to enhance our early learning environments is one way we can create responsive spaces that promote a sense of well-being\, a sense of belonging\, and a sense of togetherness. Let’s explore hygge together as we capture the warmth of materials\, lighting\, sounds\, and feelings. During my journey with hygge\, I have found seven main elements that we can bring into our early learning environments to create this cozy feeling for children: lighting\, softness\, warmth\, nature\, simplicity\, being present\, and a sense of belonging.  Hygge isn’t one specific thing\, but how it helps us feel and the memories it stirs or creates. Bring your fuzzy socks and a warm drink\, as we feel for ourselves\, how hygge can be woven into your early learning practices and environment. \nObjectives: \n\nUnderstanding Hygge in Child Care\nEmbracing Central Elements of Hygge\nExploring and Reflecting on Hygge Materials\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/new-exploring-hygge/
CATEGORIES:Online Community Webinar
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SUMMARY:Managing Stress: Finding Balance at Work and in Life
DESCRIPTION:Managing Stress: Finding Balance at Work and in Life \nManaging stress is not an easy task for many early childhood educators. We invest our heart\, minds and bodies in what we do as professionals and often take things home with us. Not only the material ‘to-do’ list\, but also the emotional ‘to do’ list. How can we manage the stresses of home and work? How can we find the balance that works for us? Managing stress is a journey within itself. Let’s connect and talk about our journeys and all the different ways that we cope with stress and find a healthy balance between work and life so that our stress levels decrease and our peaceful\, calming and joyful moments shine through. Identifying our stresses and how it affects our well-being. Learn effective strategies and tools to manage your time more effectively to decrease your stress. Connection is key. We are not in this alone. Let’s find the balance together. \nObjectives: \n\nWhat is work life balance\nIdentify possible stressors for early childhood educators\nImpact of stress on behaviours and well-being\nStrategies to manage work-life balance\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/managing-stress-finding-balance-at-work-and-in-life-2/
CATEGORIES:Online Community Webinar
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