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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 happen when we look at play through the lens 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 and 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-2/
CATEGORIES:Online Community Webinar
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LOCATION:https://inspiredmindsecc.ca/workshop-events/approaches-to-play-exploring-play-schemas-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20241112T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20241112T133000
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SUMMARY:Lunch & Learn Mini Webinar: Dispositions to Learn
DESCRIPTION:Lunch & Learn Mini Webinar: Dispositions to Learn\nWelcome to our Lunch and Learn mini webinars! These online community webinars give you some practical strategies you can implement immediately! Lunch and Learn webinars are only 30 minutes and are offered over the lunch hour of 1:00-1:30PM. Each month\, we present a different topic to enhance your knowledge and teaching practices as early childhood educators. \nNovember 12\, 2024: Dispositions to Learn \nDispositions to learn are how children approach learning\, or learning tendencies. Their curiosity\, creativity\, persistence\, playfulness\, and even their cooperation are expressed through their play experiences and understanding of the world around them. To nurture this intrinsic motivation to learn\, we must provide a responsive environment that fosters these dispositions. See a child displaying a nurturing disposition? Have some plants for them to care for. Have a child who just won’t give up and keeps trying over and over? Cultivate their persistent disposition. Let’s explore these dispositions 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 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-dispositions-to-learn/
CATEGORIES:Online Community Webinar
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LOCATION:https://inspiredmindsecc.ca/workshop-events/lunch-learn-mini-webinar-dispositions-to-learn/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20241113T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20241113T203000
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SUMMARY:Storytime Success: Building Relationships\, Community and Memories Through Storytelling
DESCRIPTION:Storytime Success: Building Relationships\, Community and Memories Through Storytelling \nCreating memories while reading stories together is one of the most impactful experiences for young children. It sparks the imagination\, builds literacy skills\, and promotes a positive learning space. The biggest benefit for me… is the bond we create with children when we engage in storytelling. I still remember the stories that were read to me as a child. This is the foundation of helping children love to learn! Reading stories with young children is more than just sitting down in a ‘circle\,’ picking a story\, and going through the pages. It should be about sparking the imagination! Using visual props to retell the story. Encouraging children to become an active role in the storytelling process. Children sharing their stories\, bringing in their favourite books from home or getting lost in a new story filled with wonder and awe…that’s what storytelling is about! Let’s explore the many different ways that we can enhance our storytelling practices together by sharing our stories and experiences. So\, bring your favourite book\, get ready to read\, and share as we dive into the wonderful world of storytelling! \nObjectives: \n\nExploring the various elements of storytelling\nImportance of storytelling in the early learning years\nCultural influences on storytelling\nApproaches to storytelling in child care\nCreating Storytime Spaces\n\nThings to Keep in Mind: \n\nRegistration closes 24 hours in advance!\nPending Approval for PD funding 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/storytime-success-building-relationships-community-and-memories-through-storytelling/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20241116T073000
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SUMMARY:Illuminate Early Childhood Conference
DESCRIPTION:LAST MINUTE TICKETS AVAIALBLE! Limited Seats!\nThank you everyone for your interest in this event! \nWelcome to the Illuminate Early Childhood Conference!\nAlberta Early Childhood Play Connection Network (AECPCN) is proud to host a day to remember as we come together to Illuminate your soul and passion for being an early childhood professional. This event is all about YOU! Our sessions are about YOU! Our showcase exhibits are about YOU! Our appreciation event is about YOU! Our door prizes are about YOU! Feel seen\, heard\, and valued at an event that is more than just a conference…it’s an Illumination Event! \nThe Illuminate Early Childhood conference is geared toward supporting educators in their professional learning journeys through a playful and interactive approach to learning in a one-day event. Specialists in the field are invited to share their stories\, knowledge\, and experience in early learning and childcare with early childhood educators from across Alberta. \nKeynote Speakers/Sessions: \n\n\nSherry Duncan ~ Exploring your Purpose: Begin with My Why \n\n\n\n\nPeople typically recognize “What” early childhood professionals do. We care for children and provide a valuable service to families. The service we offer is providing quality care for infants to school aged children in any number of different settings. From day homes\, day care\, preschools\, playschools\, to child care centers and school age care. We often recognize “How” this is done. The things that must happen such as the care\, observations\, reflections\, interactions\, health and wellness for example. How a child care center cares for the children (their philosophy) sometimes sets them apart for each other. This is understood and commonly laid out in the program plan and parent handbooks. Very few educators evaluate the “Why”. Exploring your purpose\, your beliefs and values will help you reignite your passion for the important work you do. Inspired early childhood educators who understand their why are more likely to lead boldly and creatively.  This workshop will help early childhood educators explore their purpose by beginning with Why. \n\n\n\n\n\nConnect with your own play and creativity\nConnect with other early childhood educators to articulate beliefs and values\nDevelop a personal statement that explores your purpose as an early childhood educator\n\n\n\n  \nMichelle Cederberg ~ The “Success-Energy” Equation: Beat Burnout. Harness your Energy. Streamline Success. \n\n\n\nIn this high-energy keynote\, Health and Productivity Expert Michelle Cederberg shares research from her latest book The Success-Energy Equation. After years of studying top-in-class professionals she’s uncovered obvious\, though rarely recognized\, or exercised ways to streamline success\, reduce stress and eliminate exhaustion. \n\n\n\nFrom fail-proofing your routines\, to clarifying your goals\, and finally breaking free from the traps of distraction\, Michelle uncovers a powerful combination of scientific facts\, health truths\, and laughable human behaviors that when implemented\, will set you apart from the average ambitious individual and help you solve your own personal formula for success in profound ways. \n\nDevelop a clearer understanding (and newfound sense of humor) about where your energy is being ‘poured\, invested or drained’.\nLearn how to overcome common barriers like distractions and bad habits\, to become more consistent with your goals and outcomes.\nDiscover four science-backed variables that can significantly impact your goals\, confidence\, productivity\, and success.\nStreamline\, optimize and eliminate unnecessary stressors to boost productivity and drive you\, and your company\, to new levels of true success.\n\n\n\n  \nRichard Cohen ~ Early Childhood Professionals: The Heroes of Our Time \n\n\n\n\nThis powerful\, fun\, thought-provoking keynote address includes music\, opportunities for reflection\, interactive discussions with the audience about the stresses and triumphs of the early childhood teacher/caregiver\, singing\, poetry and (believe it or not) dancing in the aisles!  Audiences come away cheering\, energized and filled with honor for the unique contribution they are to society.  \n\n\n\n\n\nParticipants will reflect on a hero of their childhood\, choosing descriptors of what made them heroic.\nParticipant will apply those descriptors to the roles of early childhood professionals\, reflecting on other participants’ diverse examples.\nUsing those descriptors as a starting point\, participants will acknowledge and describe their fellow “heroes” in the room\nParticipants will consider the possibility that they each meet the criteria for being a “hero” as a professional early childhood educator.\n\n\nLearn More About the Illuminate Conference Here \n\nThings to Keep in Mind: \n\nRegistration includes: light breakfast\, coffee/tea\, lunch\, all three sessions\, access to exhibitor/vendor space\, chance to win door prizes!\nIlluminate Conference is approved for PD funding and 6 hours of time release funding to eligible participants\nPayment options include credit card or e-transfers. E-transfers can be sent to tina@inspiredmindsecc.ca\nElectronic Certificates of Participation are issued AFTER the conference via post-conference email. Please complete the feedback survey to receive your certificate.\nPlease check out our event page on www.AECPCN.org\n\nRefunds/Transfers \n\nRegistration fees are non-refundable.\nIf a participant is unable to attend\, they may transfer their registration to another person\, provided that the conference organizers receive notice at least 5 days before the event. Unfortunately\, changes to registration made after this 5-day cut-off will not be accepted.
URL:https://inspiredmindsecc.ca/workshop-events/illuminate-early-childhood-conference/
LOCATION:Wyndham Edmonton Hotel and Conference Centre\, 4440 Gateway Blvd\, Edmonton\, Alberta
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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-4/
CATEGORIES:Online Community Webinar
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LOCATION:https://inspiredmindsecc.ca/workshop-events/reflections-of-playful-learning-enriching-your-emergent-curriculum-approach-4/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20241126T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20241126T133000
DTSTAMP:20260415T211339
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SUMMARY:Lunch & Learn Mini Webinar: Holistic Learning
DESCRIPTION:Lunch & Learn Mini Webinar: Holistic Learning\nWelcome to our Lunch and Learn mini webinars! These online community webinars give you some practical strategies you can implement immediately! Lunch and Learn webinars are only 30 minutes and are offered over the lunch hour of 1:00-1:30PM. Each month\, we present a different topic to enhance your knowledge and teaching practices as early childhood educators. \nNovember 26\, 2024: Holistic Learning \nChildren learn through their mind\, body\, and spirit. We cannot separate their learning experiences into specific domains without recognizing the interconnectedness of these experiences. As early childhood educators\, we know that children learn through an interconnectedness of relationships\, environment\, and Play. We need to address a child’s mental\, emotional\, and physical well-being to capture their curiosities and foster their love of learning and exploring. Let’s explore what this experience is like for young children and how we can nurture 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 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-holistic-learning/
CATEGORIES:Online Community Webinar
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LOCATION:https://inspiredmindsecc.ca/workshop-events/lunch-learn-mini-webinar-holistic-learning/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20241127T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20241127T203000
DTSTAMP:20260415T211339
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SUMMARY:NEW! Indigenous Learning Series: National Child Day – Conventions on the Rights of the Child
DESCRIPTION:NEW! Indigenous Learning Series \nInspired Minds ECC is excited to announce our brand new learning opportunity  “Indigenous Learning Series” for early childhood educators. Inspired Minds ECC is pleased to welcome our guest presenter for these sessions\, Sherry Duncan\, as she shares with us her vast knowledge and experiences of Indigenous ways of knowing and being and early childhood. \nEvery month\, from August to December 2024\, we will invite you to join us for these learning sessions. \nNEW! National Child Day – Conventions on the Rights of the Child \nNovember 20th was National Child Day which celebrates the United Nations Declaration of the Rights of the Child and the adoption of the UN Convention of the Rights of the Child in 1989.  We will explore how we\, as early childhood educators\, do our part to support the rights of all children in our care.  We will look at the story of Shannen Koostachin who had a dream about making sure that First Nations children and youth have the same educational opportunities. We will discuss how we\, as a society\, are meeting the rights of Indigenous children. \nUsing the Conventions on the Rights of the Child we will focus on the 4 groups of rights for children and how we meet these in our early childhood spaces; \n\nSurvival Rights\nDevelopment Rights\nProtection rights\nParticipation rights\n\nUpcoming Webinars in our Indigenous Learning Series: \n\nWednesday\, November 27\, 2024: National Child Day – Conventions on the Rights of the Child\nWednesday\, December 18\, 2024: Voices of Tradition; Weaving indigenous literacy into your early childhood space(Registration Required for each session)\n\nThings to Keep in Mind: \n\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.\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-indigenous-learning-series-national-child-day-conventions-on-the-rights-of-the-child/
CATEGORIES:Online Community Webinar
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