Workshops

About this Event
This workshop will introduce you to the developmental stages of cognitive development in preschool aged children. We will have fun discussing how the child thinks and we will explore preoperational thought. We will discuss strategies to encourage and enrich cognitive development and briefly discuss brain development and the effect it has on cognitive development.

Presenter bio: Sim White holds a Masters degree in Education in ECE and Curriculum Instruction from the University of Victoria. Her extensive experience as an ECE professional spans over 25 years. Sim has worked for 15 years as an ECE instructor at various local colleges and has coordinated a wide variety of child care program

 

This workshop will be held online through the Zoom platform.

You will need access to a laptop, tablet or computer with a camera or audio capabilities to join us.

A link to the presentation will be emailed to you the day before the workshop. Please click the link ten minutes before the workshop begins to join us. Further instructions will be included in the email.

For faster access you can download Zoom for free at https://zoom.us/signup

For more information please call 604 533 4425

 

About this Event
Lisa Murphy, M.Ed., Early Childhood Specialist Founder and CEO of Ooey Gooey, Inc. Lisa Murphy has been involved in early childhood education for over 30 years. She has written five books, produced numerous training DVDs, serves on many early childhood advisory boards, is an international speaker and trainer, is co-host of the podcast Child Care Bar and Grill and is the founder and CEO of Ooey Gooey, Inc. As an outspoken  advocate, Lisa is known for her commitment to creating child-centered, play-based early childhood environments and her fierce protection of childhood. In 2013 she received her Masters in Early Childhood Education from Champlain College, in 2018 she received the Patricia Monighan Nourot Award for Exemplary Leadership and Play Advocacy from NAEYC’s Play Policy and Practice Interest Forum, and in 2020, her latest book, Lisa  Murphy On… Being Child Centered was nominated for “Best in Education” by Midwest Book Awards. Her seminars have been called humorous, energetic, content-rich and  inspiring. She currently resides in Central Florida.

9:30 – 11:00am

MANY KINDS OF SMART! Understanding the Theory of Multiple Intelligences

Think you are good at your job because you love children? What about the ones that challenge you? Using these powerful questions as a framework, Lisa puts her own spin on Howard Gardner’s classic theory. This session is a far cry from simply listing various personality characteristics, needs and preferences. By providing easy to implement, yet possibly challenging, “comfort zone stretchers,” Lisa challenges teachers to make sure they are celebrating all of the children in the classroom, not just the ones they like.

Half hour break

11:30 – 1:00pm

MAKING THE MOST OF THE MIX   The Many Benefits of Mixed Age Groupings

Although children are not born in litters, we seem to insist they be educated in them Lilian Katz This is the newest addition to Lisa Murphy’s line up and has a unique different delivery style. In this session, Lisa reads the paper she wrote on The Benefits of Mixed Age Groupings (MAGS) and, while reading, riffs in real time as to her additional thoughts about the topic, strategies for success, potential challenges and other MAG considerations. By tapping into both historical (Lilian Katz) and contemporary (Peter Gray, among others) research and resources, the paper presents a general overview of MAGS, some typical barriers to them, and ends with identifying specific benefits. This session has been well received due to the interactive delivery style as well as the concise review of the many social and  intellectual benefits of mixed age groupings in early childhood programs.

MUST ATTEND BOTH TO RECEIVE THE 3 HOUR CERTIFICATE

 

This workshop will be held online through the Zoom platform.

You will need access to a laptop, tablet or computer with a camera or audio capabilities to join us.

A link to the presentation will be emailed to you the day before the workshop. Please click the link ten minutes before the workshop begins to join us. Further instructions will be included in the email.

For faster access you can download Zoom for free at https://zoom.us/signup

For more information please call 604 533 4425

Cost for workshop is $10.00 - FULL call to be waitlist

About this Event
Can't make the whole series? No problem! Join us for the last session

Cost is $10.

 

When was the last time someone from work asked "hey, how are you? How are we doing?” The Langley Child Care Resource & Referral Program is inviting child care providers to join a 'Community of Connection'. It's like a community of practice.... but instead of focusing only on the work, we are focusing on US...the people doing the work.

WHO?  Child care providers

WHAT?  3 two-hour gatherings to check-in with yourself and others...laugh a little, craft a little, talk a little...and reflect on how OUR social-emotional well-being impacts the work we do with children and their families. To start the new year off, in 2021!

WHEN? January 20th, February 10th, & March 10th 630-830pm

WHERE? Online, via Zoom

WHY? Because OUR social-emotional well-being is important.

Alison has worked in many different roles in the Early Years sector, for almost 30 years. Some of her work has been as a front-line caregiver in licensed child care spaces, as a family outreach worker, as an Early Years community developer, as a post-secondary faculty, and as a community-based facilitator. Recently she has been working with caregivers and educators.

This workshop will be held online through the Zoom platform.

You will need access to a smartphone, laptop, tablet or computer with a camera and audio capabilities to join us.

A link to the presentation will be emailed to you the day before the workshop. Please click the link ten minutes before the workshop begins to join in. Further instructions will be included in the email.

For faster access you can download Zoom for free at zoom.us/signup.

For more information please call 604 533 4425

About this Event
This presentation is designed for parents, caregivers, and educators looking to better understand how to support children who experience anxiety. We will discuss the following areas:

1. What is anxiety? And what are the different ways it might look in children?


2. What is the difference between “normal” anxiety and a diagnostic concern? When should I seek professional help?


3. And most importantly, how can I best support my child with their anxiety?

Michelle will introduce the T.E.A.M. approach which highlights ways to reduces conflict and frustration, and instead team up with your child to improve anxiety symptoms. Participants will leave with insight around their role, and concrete strategies and scripts to try on when anxiety gets in the way.

Michelle Srdanovic is a Registered Clinical Counsellor with a Master’s Degree in Counselling Psychology from Simon Fraser University. Over the last 15 years, Michelle has worked with families, couples and children using expressive, somatic and emotion-focused therapeutic practices, as well provided community education on the topics of trauma and anxiety. She was an active Board Member of the BCPTA (British Columbia Play Therapy Association) from 2010-2013 and is a proponent of the use of play therapy with young children. In the past, she worked as a Family Counsellor with Family Services of Greater Vancouver providing assessment and therapy to parents and children referred by the MCFD (Ministry of Children and Family Development). She currently divides her time between counselling a broad range of clients in her private practice, supervising graduate interns, and serving as Faculty at BCIT where she teaches psychology and counselling skills. Her private practice work is focused on supporting families who struggle with anxiety and trauma. Additional information about Michelle can be found on her website at www.michellesrdanovic.com

 

This workshop will be held online through the Zoom platform.

You will need access to a laptop, tablet or computer with a camera or audio capabilities to join us.

A link to the presentation will be emailed to you the day before the workshop. Please click the link ten minutes before the workshop begins to join us. Further instructions will be included in the email.

For faster access you can download Zoom for free at https://zoom.us/signup

For more information please call 604 533 4425

About this Event
Training description: Coding is simply creating step-by-step instructions to follow and early learners are coding everyday when they do things like clean their teeth, get dressed to go outside or travel from home to child care! Join us for Science World’s new STEM-based workshop for child care providers that work with children ages 3 to 5. We will explore and try out some fun, hands-on ways to introduce young children to coding through stories, dance, cooking, games, nature’s life cycles and treasure hunts without them ever having to go near a computer screen or tablet!

Presenter bio: 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.

 

This workshop will be held online through the Zoom platform.

You will need access to a laptop, tablet or computer with a camera or audio capabilities to join us.

A link to the presentation will be emailed to you the day before the workshop. Please click the link ten minutes before the workshop begins to join us. Further instructions will be included in the email.

For faster access you can download Zoom for free at https://zoom.us/signup

For more information please call 604 533 4425

About this Event
All children have a right to play. This includes superhero play, sometimes weapon play and shocking themes like shooting storm troopers! Lets’ get together and look at WHY children use superheroes in their play, and discuss possible ways to manage this type of play. We will also review risky play and how it can support those superheroes in your program. And finally, we will end the workshop exploring the beautiful possibilities that superhero play can bring to your program.

Sarah McCarthy created ECE Connect in 2015 with the idea of connecting early childhood educators together, and offering workshops that she feels are needed in the field. Sarah holds a Bachelor of Science in Education and Training, a diploma in Early Childhood Education and Montessori (0-12 years) and a certificate for Children with Special Needs. She has worked in play-based centres, Reggio inspired centres, Montessori schools, and     Forest schools. She’s been in the educational field for over 17years. She is a part-time Instructor for the Native Education college, Vancouver  Community College, and facilitator for Dalai Lama Centre for Peace and  Education.

This workshop will be held online through the Zoom platform.

You will need access to a laptop, tablet or computer with a camera or audio capabilities to join us.

A link to the presentation will be emailed to you the day before the workshop. Please click the link ten minutes before the workshop begins to join us. Further instructions will be included in the email.

For faster access you can download Zoom for free at https://zoom.us/signup

For more information please call 604 533 4425

About this Event
Join Jennie Abbot, Founder of Harmony Kids Yoga and Mindfulness Company, for this interactive and dynamic workshop for Educators. In this workshop you learn a variety of hands on activities to easily integrate yoga and mindfulness into the home, classroom or therapeutic environment. Practical tools such as kid-friendly breathing techniques, mindful movement activities, games for connection and community and guided relaxations will be demonstrated in ways that are easy to implement, bringing joyful connection to children's lives. Children's Yoga helps to develop essential tools such as self-regulation, a strong mind-body connection, and introduces skills that help children to find a sense of inner-calm. These tools are gifts that can transform the lives of the children that receive them. Come join us for this fun and interactive introduction to mindful yoga for children.

 

Jennie Abbot is the Founder and Director of Harmony Kids Yoga & Mindfulness Company, the creator of YogaBREAK for Classrooms, Harmony at Home Kits, various Parenting and Educator Workshops and The My Peaceful Play Game for Kids. She is a Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT) and Registered Children's Yoga Teacher (CYA-CYT) with the Canadian Yoga Alliance teaching over 10,000 children to date. Jennie is the co-creator of the Harmony 95 Hour Registered Children’s Yoga Teacher Training Program through the International Yoga Alliance. Jennie’s offers Workshops for Parents and Educators in partnership with the Institute of Child Psychology. Jennie is also a Color Me Yoga Children's Yoga Teacher Graduate, Rainbow Kids Yoga Certified Instructor, with Specialties in Yoga for the Special Needs, Safe Anatomy for Children and Trauma Informed Yoga for Children and Youth through Yoga Ed. In addition, Jennie has taken Mindfulness Training through Dr. Dan Siegel, Author and Executive Director of the Mindsight Institute. Jennie has worked with children, families, government, non-profit organizations and educators for over 20 years sharing her passion of bringing happiness and peace into the lives of children through yoga and mindfulness.

 

This workshop will be held online through the Zoom platform.

You will need access to a laptop, tablet or computer with a camera or audio capabilities to join us.

A link to the presentation will be emailed to you the day before the workshop. Please click the link ten minutes before the workshop begins to join us. Further instructions will be included in the email.

For faster access you can download Zoom for free at https://zoom.us/signup

For more information please call 604 533 4425

About this Event
Providing unique, sensory-based learning experiences for infants enhances their overall development. When exposed to experiences that engage all their senses, infants develop cognitively, creatively, emotionally and socially. In addition, when responsive caregivers interact with infants and scaffold this learning, we strengthen the caregiver-infant relationship. This workshop will provide insight into infants’ unique sensory learning needs. Caregivers will learn why sensory exploration is so vital to infant development and they will learn fun, creative ways to provide rich experiences for infants.

Presenter bio: Andrea has worked with young children and their families for the past 20 years and has supervised in both non-profit and inclusive early childhood programs. Andrea worked as part of Vancouver Coastal Health’s Early Childhood Mental Health team, focusing on supporting children with emotional and behavioural challenges and their families prior to coming to Langara College as an instructor in both the Early Childhood Education Diploma program and in the Post-Basic Early Childhood Special Education program

 

This workshop will be held online through the Zoom platform.

You will need access to a laptop, tablet or computer with a camera or audio capabilities to join us.

A link to the presentation will be emailed to you the day before the workshop. Please click the link ten minutes before the workshop begins to join us. Further instructions will be included in the email.

For faster access you can download Zoom for free at https://zoom.us/signup

For more information please call 604 533 4425