MUSIC, LEARNING AND BRAIN DEVELOPMENT by DR ANITA COLLINS
Neuroscience and psychology researchers have done extensive studies over the last 20 years to understand how the brain processes music and why music learning seems to be such a cognitively unique activity.
7 HOURS
NATURE PLAY - Transitioning the Outdoors into the Early Primary Years
Investigative and Inquiry Learning Outdoors
3 HOURS
NURTURING CHILDREN'S WELLBEING THROUGH CREATIVITY
Nurturing Children's Wellbeing through Creativity
6 Hours
NURTURING CHILDREN’S WELLBEING THROUGH CREATIVITY–An introduction to Art Therapy
Exploring the benefits of creativity and art processes on wellbeing
6 Hours
NURTURING CREATIVITY IN ASSOCIATION WITH ZART.
A refreshing look at new ideas and practical strategies for early childhood educators and art teachers to introduce young children to a love and appreciation of art.
6 HOURS
OPEN ENDED AND SENSORY ART EXPERIENCES FOR CHILDREN IN ASSOCIATION WITH ZART
Providing sensory experiences for children to touch, smell and observe the natural world as well as opportunities for creative self-expression can be challenging in our busy and technological society.
6 Hours
OPTIMISING OPPORTUNITIES FOR CHILDREN WITH ADDITIONAL NEEDS.
A practical and informative session to help you support children with additional needs.
6 HOURS
PLAY MATTERS - THE IMPORTANCE OF PLAY - Presented by Dr Dee O'Connor (NESA Approved)
Dee will discuss the importance of child-initiated and self-directed play experiences, and how educators can optimise young children’s learning through a play-based pedagogy.
5 Hours
PLAY MATTERS - THE IMPORTANCE OF PLAY - Presented by Dr Dee O’Connor
Dee will discuss the importance of child-initiated and self-directed play experiences, and how educators can optimise young children’s learning through a play-based pedagogy.
6 HOURS
PLAY MATTERS - THE IMPORTANCE OF PLAY Presented by Dr Dee O’Connor (Preschool to Year 2)
Dee will discuss the importance of child-initiated and self-directed play experiences, and how educators can optimise young children’s learning through a play-based pedagogy.
6 Hours
PLAY MATTERS - WALKER LEARNING OVERVIEW (F/K/R &P to Year 2) (Online Event)
This session is an introductory presentation for primary teachers and leaders wanting to optimise children’s learning through a play-based pedagogy.
3 HOURS
PLAY MATTERS - The post-pandemic classroom and why play matters more than ever. NESA Accredited PD
6 HOURS
PLAY MATTERS - The post-pandemic classroom and they Play Matters more than ever. (NESA Accredited).
6 HOURS
PLAYING WITH LITERACY AND NUMERACY IN EARLY CHILDHOOD
Literacy and Numeracy is everywhere! How do we intentionally build children’s literacy and numeracy awareness and skills in appropriate ways in the years before school?
2.5 HOURS
POSITIVE PLAYGROUNDS - Promoting co-operation and creativity outside the classroom
What can we do to enhance play experiences, build skills and confidence in all areas and reduce negative behaviours?
6 HOURS
PRACTICAL TIPS FOR IMPLEMENTING BUSH KINDER
An educators guide to the successful implementation of a Bush Kinder program.
2.5 HOURS
READY SET GO! IS THIS CHILD READY FOR KINDERGARTEN OR SCHOOL?
How do we know if a child is ready for kindergarten or school?
3 Hours
