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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Event: 2017 ECDA Spring Conference

Workshop 2 (PM): "The Value of Patterns" with Gabriela Arias de Sanchez


1:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Building 48 | Room 102

Workshop Description
Molly (3) was playing in the sandbox; when she finished alternating big and little rocks, she shouted, ”Look! I made a pattern!" As ECES, we know that this is a familiar claim made by many young children. But what is a pattern? How can we help children to extend this knowledge? Is it important that young children play and learn about patterns? Join me for a hand-on session where you will be exposed to the most current ideas about the value of reading, coping, and creating patterns. We will play with patterns, discuss their different types, exchange ideas, and take the time to critically think about early math education.

Facilitator Bio: Gabriela Arias de Sanchez (PE)
Gabriela Arias de Sanchez is a UPEI PhD Candidate funded by the Canadian Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC). She is also an instructor at the Master of Professional Education in Early Childhood Education at Western University, Ontario. Gabriela has worked for more than 25 years in the early years field, as an educator, director and researcher. Her research interest includes curriculum and teaching approaches during the early years, particularly in mathematics. She is currently investigating the use of language in early mathematics education as well as the role of play in six early childhood international contexts. Gabbriela lives in Cornwall with her husband and children.

Date & Time

May 5, 2017
1:00 PM

Location

Slemon Park Hotel & Conference Centre

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2017 ECDA Spring Conference
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This event has been approved by the Early Learning and Child Care Board for 5.00 professional development training hours.
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