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SUMMARY:The Third Teacher: Creating Responsive Environments to Support Children’s Behaviours
DESCRIPTION:The Third Teacher: Creating Responsive Environments to Support Children’s Behaviours \nChildren experience big feelings and have big actions to communicate these feelings with the people around them. It’s important that early childhood educators create an environment that is safe\, physically\, mentally\, and emotionally\, for children to learn about these emotions and discover ways to express these emotions.  This is where the third teacher – our early learning environments- can help! By knowing what works for each child\, we can create spaces and routines that help them feel safe to explore and express these emotions without negative outcomes. We all understand that this is a learning process for children\, so why don’t we engage in proactive strategies that support them on their learning journey? In this workshop\, we will look at the four key components of creating responsive environments: routines\, transitions\, play spaces and engagement. Since one strategy doesn’t work for each child\, every time\, we will brainstorm a variety of strategies and approaches you can add to your behavioural support toolkit! Let’s look to our environments for help! \nWorkshop Goals \nBy the end of this workshop\, participants will: \n\nIdentify the important role environments have on children’s behaviours\nIdentify strategies to support four key components of responsive environments: Routines ~ Transitions ~ Play Spaces ~ Engagement\nReflect on current practices and create action steps to move forward with creating responsive environments.\n\nThings to Keep in Mind: \n\nRegistration closes 24 hours in advance!\nCertificate of participation will be available to registered participants.\nAll registered participants will have 30 days access to the webinar recording.\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.\nAll tickets are non-refundable. Transfers may be requested with a minimum of 24 hours’ notice.\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/the-third-teacher-creating-responsive-environments-to-support-childrens-behaviours-3/
CATEGORIES:Community Workshop,Online Community Webinar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Inspired Minds ECC":MAILTO:tina@inspiredmindsecc.ca
LOCATION:https://inspiredmindsecc.ca/workshop-events/the-third-teacher-creating-responsive-environments-to-support-childrens-behaviours-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260414T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260414T130000
DTSTAMP:20260509T191337
CREATED:20251212T194212Z
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SUMMARY:NEW! ECE Play Café - The Professional Voice: Advocacy\, Language & Identity in Early Childhood
DESCRIPTION:☕Introducing the ECE Play Café – The Professional Voice: Advocacy\, Language & Identity in Early Childhood \nTake a 30-minute pause in your day to reconnect\, reflect\, and spark new ideas in your practice.\nJoin us 12:30–1:00 PM (MST) on the second Tuesday of each month for bite-sized sessions designed to fuel your passion for play and professionalism. \nEach mini-workshop offers:\n• Quick bursts of inspiration\n• Practical\, play-based ideas you can use right away\n• Space to reflect\, share\, and connect with fellow Protectors of Play™\n• Topics that range from sound exploration and wind play to advocacy\, professional language\, and children’s rights \n________________________________________________________ \nApril Topic: The Professional Voice: Advocacy\, Language & Identity in Early Childhood \nFocus: Professional language\, reflective identity\, ECE professionalism\nDescription: Explore how the words we choose shape public perception\, how we articulate the value of early learning\, and how advocacy emerges through everyday conversations. \n________________________________________________________ \nThings to Keep in Mind: \n\nRegistration closes 24 hours in advance!\nZoom link is included in your ticket email. Reminder emails will be sent out 24 hours prior to the event.\nSession recordings will be available online in our Protectors of Play™ Resource Library. Please allow us 10 days to move the cafe chats to our online resource library.\nCertificates not available for ECE play Cafe sessions
URL:https://inspiredmindsecc.ca/workshop-events/new-ece-play-cafe-the-professional-voice-advocacy-language-identity-in-early-childhood/
CATEGORIES:Community Workshop,Online Community Webinar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Inspired Minds ECC":MAILTO:tina@inspiredmindsecc.ca
LOCATION:https://inspiredmindsecc.ca/workshop-events/new-ece-play-cafe-the-professional-voice-advocacy-language-identity-in-early-childhood/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260415T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260415T203000
DTSTAMP:20260509T191337
CREATED:20251212T190834Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T025437Z
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SUMMARY:Playful Planning: Exploring the Planning Process with the Emergent Curriculum Approach
DESCRIPTION:Playful Planning: Exploring the Planning Process with the 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. One of the most popular and best approaches to achieve this is the emergent curriculum approach. This approach lets 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 complement or extend these interests. Being intentional about 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! \nWorkshop Goals \nBy the end of this workshop\, participants will: \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!\nCertificate of participation will be available to registered participants.\nAll registered participants will have 30 days access to the webinar recording.\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.\nAll tickets are non-refundable. Transfers may be requested with a minimum of 24 hours’ notice.\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-exploring-the-planning-process-with-the-emergent-curriculum-approach/
CATEGORIES:Community Workshop,Online Community Webinar
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LOCATION:https://inspiredmindsecc.ca/workshop-events/playful-planning-exploring-the-planning-process-with-the-emergent-curriculum-approach/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260418T080000
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SUMMARY:NEW! Rooted in Care: A Professional Wellness & Advocacy Retreat for Early Childhood Educators
DESCRIPTION:Rooted in Care: A Professional Wellness & Advocacy Retreat for Early Childhood Educators \nWhen: Saturday\, April 18\, 2026 \nWhere: Red Deer\, AB\,\n                 Bower Ponds Recreation\, Fireside Room\n                 4715 Fountain Drive\n                 Red Deer\, AB \nTime: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM \nWelcome to Inspired Minds ECC’s very FIRST Educator Wellness Retreat! A Professional Learning Day focusing on YOU! \nRooted in Care is a restorative professional retreat dedicated to honouring the image of the early childhood educator as a knowledgeable\, reflective\, and essential professional. This intentionally designed experience invites child care and family day home educators to slow down\, reconnect\, and be nurtured\, both personally and professionally. \nThe morning focuses on connection and well-being\, offering engaging\, reflective\, and hands-on self-care practices that support educators in reconnecting with themselves and one another. Through shared experiences\, gentle reflection\, and meaningful dialogue\, participants will explore what it means to care for themselves while caring for others. \nIn the afternoon\, we begin with a guided walk in nature\, grounding ourselves in connection to the land and creating space for reflection and renewal. From there\, the focus shifts to professional identity and advocacy\, valuing the work we do\, strengthening our professional voice\, and exploring ways to advocate for ourselves and the early learning and child care profession. \nConnection\, inspiration\, and care are the roots of this retreat. Supporting educators to feel grounded\, valued\, and empowered to continue their important work with confidence and purpose. \nLearner Outcomes\nBy the end of this retreat\, participants will: \n\nSupport their personal and professional well-being by engaging in reflective and relational self-care practices that recognize educator wellness as foundational to responsive\, high-quality early learning and care.\nStrengthen professional relationships and collaboration by connecting with fellow educators through dialogue\, shared experiences\, and collective reflection\, fostering a sense of belonging and professional community.\nDeepen reflective practice and professional identity by examining the image of the early childhood educator through inquiry and reflection\, recognizing their role as knowledgeable\, capable\, and essential professionals.\nDevelop pedagogical leadership and advocacy skills by exploring ways to articulate the value of early learning and child care\, use professional language\, and advocate for themselves\, children\, and the profession.\nEngage in land-based reflection to reconnect with place as a source of well-being and inspiration\, supporting holistic understanding\, ethical relationships\, and reflective professional practice.\nStrengthen ongoing professional learning and competence by aligning reflection\, collaboration\, and advocacy with FLIGHT: Alberta’s Early Learning and Care Framework\, supporting continuous growth and intentional\, responsive practice.\n\nFor event information\, please check out our educator wellness retreat information package: Download Here \nThings to Keep in Mind: \n\nRegistration closes 48 hours in advance!\nCertificate of participation will be available to registered participants.\nAll tickets are non-refundable. Transfers may be requested with a minimum of 48 hours’ notice.\nE-transfers to be sent to tina@inspiredmindsecc.ca\n\nLimited Tickets Available!
URL:https://inspiredmindsecc.ca/workshop-events/new-rooted-in-care-a-professional-wellness-advocacy-retreat-for-early-childhood-educators/
LOCATION:Bower Ponds Recreation\, 4715 Fountain Drive\, Red Deer\, AB\, T4N 6W4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260422T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260422T203000
DTSTAMP:20260509T191337
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SUMMARY:NEW! Listening to the Land: Deepening Nature Play Through Land-Based and Place-Based Practices
DESCRIPTION:NEW! Listening to the Land: Deepening Nature Play Through Land-Based and Place-Based Practices \nThis workshop invites early childhood educators to deepen their understanding of land-based and place-based learning as vital components of high-quality early learning. Grounded in current research and best practices\, participants will explore how children form relationships\, knowledge\, and identity through their encounters with the natural world. Through reflective dialogue\, hands-on examples\, and inquiry-based approaches\, educators will consider how the land acts as teacher\, how nature play supports holistic development\, and how responsive environments nurture children’s natural dispositions to learn. \nTogether\, we will examine ways to honour place\, culture\, and ecological relationships in early childhood settings and reflect on our responsibility—as educators and caretakers of the land—to nurture children’s connections with the natural world. Educators will leave with practical strategies\, inspiration\, and renewed confidence to weave place-based and land-centered learning into their daily practice. \nWorkshop Goals \nBy the end of this workshop\, participants will: \n\nDevelop a rich understanding of land-based and place-based learning and their significance in early childhood education.\nExplore how nature play fosters children’s holistic development\, curiosity\, and sense of belonging through meaningful engagement with the land.\nEquip educators with research-informed practices to design responsive\, inclusive\, and culturally grounded nature-based learning experiences.\n\nThings to Keep in Mind: \n\nRegistration closes 24 hours in advance!\nCertificate of participation will be available to registered participants.\nAll registered participants will have 30 days access to the webinar recording.\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.\nAll tickets are non-refundable. Transfers may be requested with a minimum of 24 hours’ notice.\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. \n 
URL:https://inspiredmindsecc.ca/workshop-events/new-listening-to-the-land-deepening-nature-play-through-land-based-and-place-based-practices/
CATEGORIES:Community Workshop,Online Community Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260429T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260429T203000
DTSTAMP:20260509T191337
CREATED:20251212T193653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T025445Z
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SUMMARY:Leading with Advocacy: Professionalism and Ethics for Early Childhood Educators
DESCRIPTION:Leading with Advocacy: Professionalism and Ethics for Early Childhood Educators \nAdvocacy for the child care sector begins with you! As early childhood leaders\, we must promote and maintain a sense of professionalism in our work. This requires us to engage in deep and meaningful reflective practices in all that we do. These self-reflective practices include your knowledge and practices in best practices\, ethical conduct\, family engagement and reflection on your own policies and practices. Not only do we need to self-reflect as leaders\, but we also need to engage our team in reflective practices. Together\, we can create a sector of passionate\, nurturing and caring educators who advocate together for high-quality child care. Let’s take a look into how this can work for you and what steps you need to take to continue on your pathway as an early childhood educator\, advocate and Protector of Play! \nWorkshop Goals \nBy the end of this workshop\, participants will: \n\nDefine advocacy\, professionalism\, best practices and reflective practices\nIdentify professional ethical conduct\, morals and values\nEngage in professional and reflective practices\nCreate an action plan for professional advocacy\n\nThings to Keep in Mind: \n\nRegistration closes 24 hours in advance!\nCertificate of participation will be available to registered participants.\nAll registered participants will have 30 days access to the webinar recording.\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.\nAll tickets are non-refundable. Transfers may be requested with a minimum of 24 hours’ notice.\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/leading-with-advocacy-professionalism-and-ethics-for-early-childhood-educators-2/
CATEGORIES:Community Workshop,Online Community Webinar
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