Workshops

About this Event
We know that children love picture books and they are ways to explore important topics and ideas. This practical workshop will show you how picture books can be used to ignite curiosity about science in young children. We will explore a variety of books and try out a range of hands-on activities that will inspire you to explore science in this way with children.

Wendy Lorch is the Early Learning Specialist at Science World, responsible for The Wonder Gallery; a space dedicated to under 5s, Preschool Curiosity Club; a parent-participation program and Big Science for Little Hands; professional development workshops for early educators. She has a background in early learning, Kindergarten and primary grades, science program development and adult workshop facilitation, having delivered a wealth of educator workshops across B.C.

About this Event
“All that we are is story…We can change the world, one story at a time.” - Richard Wagamese (Native Author and Storyteller).

In a world were we are constantly rushed, storytelling is almost a lost art. In today’s electronic age children are losing their creative thinking and their ability of creating images in their mind. However, storytelling is one of the traditional ways to teach our children lessons about life. Through storytelling children develop listening skills, patience, problem solving, creative thinking, and many more skills used in their early years development. Story Baskets are created to expose children to various ways of learning and are a hands-on approach to education.
Story Baskets are meant to promote language development, develop problem-solving skills, develop creative thinking, develop imagination, and improve public speech.

Throughout this workshop you can expect to learn:
How to create a story with loose pieces
How to use a story basket
Make and Take – The Flower that Smiled.
“What if we all did something nice for each other. What would happen then? Can a little butterfly be successful in his attempt to see a flower bloom? ” Bring your creativity and you smiles and let’s create a story together!

Biography
My name is Oana Nistor. I am an Early Childhood Educator, Montessori teacher and storyteller. I’ve been working in the ECE field for over 19 years. I worked most of my ECE career in Langley. I presently manage a childcare centre in Maple Ridge and teach the Early Childhood Education program at Ridge Meadows College also in Maple Ridge. I am passionate about children and I am passionate about stories and their teaching power. I am fascinated by the power of stories and more importantly the benefits and the lessons we can learn from stories.
It is a pleasure and a privilege being able to present this workshop to you and introduce old ideas in a somewhat innovative and creative format.
For more information about Story Baskets and/or workshop presentations please contact me at oananistor30@gmail.com or at 604-833-7273