Workshops

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Discover strategies for developing a nurturing, democratic classroom culture. Engage children in learning how to navigate peer-to-peer situations, negotiate, problem solve and develop critical thinking. Learn how to create an environment that supports social-emotional development through connection to help provide opportunities for children to gain independence.

Biography- Julie Hansen
I have been an Early Childhood Educator for 20 years, having received my Diploma in Early Childhood Education from Douglas College. Since then, I have gained experience in a variety of areas within the field of Early Childhood Education: Director of a preschool, supervisor of after-school care as well as 3-5 and Infant Toddler programs and centre management. My primary focus has evolved to encompass team leadership, management training and program development. I have had articles published in provincial and national ECE journals on the topic of emergent curriculum and leadership. My goal as an Early Childhood Educator and facilitator is to support fellow educators and early years professionals in providing high-quality early learning experiences for children and families.

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What exactly does the word Autism mean to you? Do you know someone who is Autistic? If not, does the worked frighten you ? It neither predicts nor limits how successful a child will become. Basically, Autism refers to how a person’s brain and nervous system interact with their environments. Come and learn about neurodiversity, neurodivergence and how an autistic neurology may impact an individual and their family.

Biography-Pam Collins
I proudly identify as a neurodivergent parent to two amazing multiply neurodivergent adult sons. I provide Neurodiverse Affirming consulting, coaching and training services to families and community partners. I have been providing services to families and community for over 23 years here in the lower mainland of British Columbia. I am a cofounder of the Richmond Autism Interagency Committee—a group dedicated to increasing opportunities for people with autism to be accepted and celebrated in their community.

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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.

Biography                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  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 75,000 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 and Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction training with the Center for Mindfulness. Jennie is in participation in a professional learning community that is a project of the Fred Rogers 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.

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Metis Nation British Columbia Ministry of Education presents a workshop in understanding, identifying, and supporting Metis children and culture in early years programming. Though an interactive workshop, facilitators will share information on Metis history and culture in Canada. Understanding who Metis are, and ways individuals can connect. Through cultural resources, facilitators will demonstrate how to incorporate cultural items into early year programs and activities, to ensure children learn more about the Metis culture. Metis children and families will begin to see themselves reflected in the programming provided within their community. Throughout the workshop participants and facilitators will encompass and reflect on the Metis core values while engaging in an interactive workshop that focuses on relationships, connectivity and collaboration of knowledge and learning.

Biography
Pawandeep Mann has worked with children and families in the Early Childhood Education field for 12 years. Pawandeep has worked in a variety of Child Care programs, in daycare, preschool and junior kindergarten. Her interest in Metis culture grew from her youth when she experienced Fort Langley which led her to a Bachelor of Arts in English and History. She has experience facilitating Good Beginnings and working with families and Child Care programs in her outreach position at CCRR. She now works as an ally to MNBC helping promote Metis culture and also continue her learning journey.