10 Reasons to Choose Quality Early Learning and Child Care

Expert knowledge Early childhood educators are experts in child development and are trained to create inspiring learning environments!
Intentionality Early childhood educators provide your child the gift of time and attention. They will stop and explore the new flowers or jump in the mud puddles with your child.
Young at heart Early childhood educators know how to have fun! They’re not afraid to be silly and laugh with your child; all while nurturing your child’s creativity and helping to build their self-confidence.
Setting limits Every child needs reasonable boundaries, such as no playing ball inside. Early childhood educators set limits and support families in doing the same.
Love of literacy Early childhood educators read and tell stories, sing songs, and do puppet shows to inspire a love of language and to build early literacy skills.
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Confidence boost Early childhood educators provide safe opportunities for your child to be independent and to become confident in their personality and decision making skills.
Inspired learning Early childhood educators ask open-ended questions to inspire creative thought and curiosity, to encourage children to explore, and to make learning fun.
Life skills Early childhood educators use their expertise to develop programs that use play as a tool for teaching math, literacy, science and essential life skills that last for life!
Making friends Early childhood educators are educated to appropriately support children to gain social skills, which are so important in making friends and developing positive relationships!
Helping hand Everyone gets stumped by parenting from time to time - juggling schedules, demands, and behaviours. When it gets tough and you need someone to talk to, reach out to your child’s early childhood educator!
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Ignite the Flame - Inspiring Yourself & Others! Mini-workshop with Kathleen Couture (Summerside)

Workshop Description

How do we relight the candle that we are always burning at both ends when we think about our pride and passion for our profession?

We will discuss how to avoid burn out and stay positive in a career that can be both physically and mentally demanding, both on and off the floor.

Discussions on what a professional is and look at how we present ourselves, communicate with others and how it reflects on our practice.

Through group discussions and activities, we will realize that waking up in the morning is a blessing and not a chore when it comes to what we do every day of our lives. The career of Early Childhood Education is passionate, rejuvenating, rewarding, and incredible. How do we keep this mentality at the forefront of our daily attitude, and how this will help in our interactions with children and families?

We will explore tools and ideas on how to keep the smile, the energy and the oomph in our daily lives.

Facilitator Bio

Kathleen Couture has been an Early Childhood Educator, Director, and Mentor for over 30 years. Kathleen holds a Bachelor of Child Studies from Mount Saint Vincent University. She has worked across Canada and in the USA and has a vast knowledge of Early Childhood Education setting and classroom management. Kathleen has also been a foster parent of children dealing with trauma for over 9 years. Working with children who have experienced trauma and children with extreme behaviours has been a passion of hers for many years. Kathleen comes to you with knowledge, training, and firsthand experience. 


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This event has been approved by the Early Learning and Child Care Board for 2.00 professional development training hours.

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