Understanding the science behind anxiety and how mindfulness and nature connections can help. Details about supporting young children through separation anxiety.

A review of five ethical theories with discussion and an opportunity to practice making decisions based on those theories.

An opportunity to look at a variety of loose parts and materials that could be offered to enhance play and creativity. We’ll talk about storytelling and ways to introduce a story, adding layers of creativity to the story with each re-telling.

Children are spending more time in child care and today’s parents may or may not be reading to their children. Why supporting literacy is important and how Early Years Educators can easily design their interactions, environments and daily schedules in support of literacy.

We’ll discuss types of picture books, literary devices to amplify lyricism and use of sensory details, while looking at examples from recently published children’s literature.

Designed for emerging readers and writers, this workshop aims to show children how they already use poetry and story creation in play and how they can have more fun with writing tasks when using a playful mindset.

We’ll talk about risk, children’s play, and how to manage the risk with a focus on balancing prevention with the value of risky play.

There is SO MUCH potential for children and adults to build relationships and memories through creating a garden. This workshop explores the many ways of enjoying plants and gardening together.