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
READY SET GO! IS THIS CHILD READY FOR KINDERGARTEN OR SCHOOL? (Online Event)
Ready Set Go! Is this Child Ready for Kindergarten or School? This popular session examines the elements to consider in fostering a smooth transition to school.
3 HOURS
SENSORY ART EXPERIENCES 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 PD
SETTING UP ENRICHING ENVIRONMENTS TO SCAFFOLD LEARNING - INDOORS & OUTDOORS (EARLY CHILDHOOD)
Equip yourself to create interesting and meaningful environments that promote, engage and sustain children’s learning through play.
6 Hours
How do we create engaging and meaningful environments that promote, engage and sustain children’s learning through play?
3 HOURS
SETTING UP ENRICHING LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS - INDOORS & OUTDOORS THAT SCAFFOLD LEARNING
How do we create interesting and meaningful environments that promote, engage and sustain children’s learning through play?
3 Hours
STEM DETECTIVES - IDENTIFYING THE STEM IN CHILDREN'S PLAY
Why STEM? We recognise that young children learn in an integrated way and that STEM play and learning happens naturally and can be enhanced by the adults working with children.
3 HOURS
TAKING LEARNING OUTSIDE - Practical Techniques for Teaching the Curriculum Outdoors
Studies suggest outdoor curriculum experiences pose a lower infection risk than those done indoors, so moving learning outside post-COVID lockdown could be just the ticket for health, wellbeing, and engagement.
2.5 HOURS
TEACHING & LEARNING THROUGH PLAY
Teaching & Learning through Play (Pre Kindy to Year 2) Presented by Dr Dee O'Connor
6 Hours
TEACHING SUSTAINABILITY, SEASONS and STEM WITH ABORIGINAL PERSPECTIVES
Explore ways to teach sustainability, seasons, and STEM to young children in ways that incorporate an Aboriginal Perspective.
2 HOURS
THE DEVELOPING BRAIN - NURTURING SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE IN CHILDREN
This presentation explore how to help children develop emotional and social intelligence, and how to be the 'boss of their brains'.
6 HOURS
THE LINK BETWEEN NEUROSCIENCE & BEST PRACTICE Presented by Michael Nagel PhD
Understanding of neuroscience and its practical application educating children.
6 Hours
THE LINK BETWEEN NEUROSCIENCE AND BEST PRACTICE
Understanding of neuroscience and its practical application educating children.
6 HOURS
THE NATURE OF LEARNING IN KING'S PARK - Starting a Outdoor Learning Program
This session provides lots of ideas for taking learning outside, integrating nature and curriculum outcomes and including natural elements in play and learning.
6 HOURS
THE POWER OF STORYTELLING WITH ABORIGINAL PERSPECTIVES
Children love to be told stories! Come and join our online yarning circle with consultants and colleagues.
2 HOURS
THRIVE - PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL WELLBEING FOR TEACHERS
Managing Stress and Promoting Wellbeing in Today's Uncertain World. Presented by Channel 9's Resident Psychologist, Dr Marny Lishman
75 MINUTES
