Past Workshop Clients
Over the years I've worked with over 100 clients and created over 50 customized workshops and trainings. All my workshops integrate play based learning, inquiry based curriculum and trauma-informed care.
- Child Care Resource and Referral Programs
- School districts in BC
- Early Intervention Programs
- Child Care Associations across Canada
- YMCAs in BC, ON, & SK
- Immigrant Services such as AMSSA in BC and CMAS in Ontario
- Family Resource Programs of BC
- Parent Participation Preschools in BC
Customized Workshops & Learning Communities
Please note that each of the main topics listed below contain multiple training sessions that can be presented individually as a lecture, webinar, or workshop. The sessions can also be customized and combined to create a professional learning series, a course, or a community of practice.
Don't see what you are looking for? Contact us if you want a customized workshop or professional learning community. We offer special pricing when clients book multiple sessions.
Workshop Topics for Educators, Teachers and Caregivers
Educator Wellness, Leadership and Professional Development:
Empower your team with innovative and creative strategies to foster a positive and growth-oriented environment.
- Empowering Leadership and Innovation Through Creating and Facilitating Workshops
- Creating a Positive Outlook within ECE Teams
- Educator Capacity Building: Enhancing Inclusive Environments
- Creating a Growth Mindset for Educators
- Exploring Emotional Competence with Educators
- Nurturing Wellness in Educators
- Advocacy & Qualities of Professional Educators
- Supporting Emotional and Mental Health Strategies in ECE
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and Trauma-Informed Practices:
Support children and families with DEI practices and trauma-informed approaches.
- Anti-racist and Anti-bias Practice in Early Childhood Education
- Going Beyond Passive Inclusion: Supporting and Welcoming All Children and Families
- Letting Children Feel, Think, and Problem Solve
- Bridging Emotional Awareness and Logical Thinking in the Early Years
- Supporting "Challenging Behaviours" Through Relationship-Based Guidance Strategies
- Supporting Newcomer Children and Families in Early Childhood Settings
- Diversity and Cultural Awareness Training for ECEs
- Helping Children Thrive Through Life Transitions and "Tough Stuff"
- A Gradual Entry Game Plan: Support and Expectations for Parents
- Protecting Little People: Being a Protective Factor for Children
Curriculum Development and Pedagogical Documentation:
Enhance your curriculum with innovative approaches and effective documentation strategies.
- Unleashing the Power of Children's Interests Through Documentation
- Making the Most of Play and Curriculum: "See, Think, Do"
- Transitioning Out of Theme-Based Curriculum
- Exploring Aesthetics and the Environment as the Third Teacher
- Enhancing Observation and Pedagogical Documentation Skills
- Navigating Holidays with Critical Thinking
- Creating Curriculum with Kindness and Empathy
- Anti-Bias Perspectives and Curriculum in ECE
- Creating a Growth Mindset Curriculum for Young Children
- Rethinking Childhood Interactions in Natural Spaces
- Exploring the Ethics of Using Screens and Technology in Childhood
Play Pedagogies and Learning Through Play:
Promote child development through play-based learning and innovative play strategies.
- Playful Pathways: Nurturing Child Development and Learning Through Play
- A Trauma-Informed Approach to Honoring Play
- Making the Most of Play: How to be a Play Partner
- Play Partnering Outside of Your Comfort Zone: Honouring All Types of Play
- Enhancing Play Relationships & Pro-Social Learning
- Exploring Our Image of the Child, Educator, and Learning
- Growing Gardens with Young Children
- Cultivating Exploration and Self-Expression Through Artistic Expression
The BC Early Learning Framework:
Explore the principles and practices of the BC Early Learning Framework.
- Exploring the Revisions, Vision, and Principles
- Exploring the Living Inquiries
- Exploring the Pedagogical Narration Process
- Rethinking the BC Early Learning Framework post 2020
Workshop Topics for Parents
The workshops I present for parents are underpinned with a deep level of understanding (as I am a parent of little ones as well) and non-judgement. I choose attachment, love, and encouragement to connect with parents. I provide parents with perspectives on child development, play and how to support children through understanding behaviour, big emotions and the "tough stuff" that impacts children.
- Gentle Parenting is Not Permissive Parenting: Finding the Right Balance
- From Surviving to Thriving: Understanding Big Emotions and Behaviours
- Helping Children Learn Through Play
- Gradual Entry into Group Care: Support, Success and Expectations for Parents
- It's the Small Stuff that Matters: Supporting Child Development in Every Day Interactions
- Helping Children Thrive Through the Transition to Kindergarten
- Protecting Your Little People Inside and Outside the Home
- Advocating for Your Child at Day Care, Preschool and/or Primary School