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: ECDA Fall Conference 2020

7A: Get Grounded! Cultivating Resilience Through Challenging Times


 

Being "grounded" means being in control of your mental and emotional self, being less influenced and affected by negative events around you. To be grounded we need to be flexible, adaptable and resilient. 2020 has been a tough year, but it's not too late to develop coping skills that can help you adapt, manage, and accept change -  skills that can help you for the rest of your life. Being grounded also means being fully present with our Selves, our relationships, and the world around us, including fostering healthy boundaries and self-care. Resilience is a natural outcome of being grounded and adaptable. This interactive session also includes a Yoga for Stress mindful movement class. Yoga is a great way to embody self-care, create present-moment awareness, and feel grounded.

*Please bring a Yoga Mat, and wear comfortable clothing*

Dianne Birt, MEd., CCC, RYT-200, TIYT™ Bio: Dianne is a Counselling Therapist with a private practice in Charlottetown since 2008. She has a passion for holistic health and wellness, particularly as it relates to mental health. In addition to offering counselling services, she also facilitates various wellness workshops and webinars for local businesses and organizations. Dianne has a Master’s Degree in Counselling Psychology from the University of New Brunswick, a BSc. in Health Education from Dalhousie University, and a Diploma in Public Administration from the University of Prince Edward Island. She has over 100 hours of professional development in the area of trauma, a 30-hour course in MindfulnessBased Stress Reduction (MBSR), and is a Registered Yoga Teacher. Recently Dianne has become certified in Trauma Informed Yoga Therapy™ (TIYT™) and is a Clinical Facilitator of the evidenced-based anxiety management program “Overcome!™”. Former positions she has held include managing a school-age child care centre in Vancouver, Education Coordinator at AIDS PEI, and Career Counsellor at Career Development Services. Dianne's approach to her work emphasizes self-care through the mind-body connection, promoting healthier ways of being.

Date & Time

November 12, 2020
9:00 AM

Location

North Rustico Lions Club-- 17 Timber Ln, North Rustico, PE C0A 1X0

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1A - Compassion Fatigue and the Helping Profession
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2A -Learning Environments: Embracing Today, Excited for Tomorrow
November 12, 2020 9:00 AM

3A: The Early Childhood Educator’s Role in Identifying and Reporting Child Sexual Abuse
November 12, 2020 9:00 AM

4A: We are all “Story Tellers” – and it can play havoc in communicating!
November 12, 2020 9:00 AM

5A: Fostering Children’s Relationships with Nature and The Scream!!! Digging Deeper into How We Understand and Respond to Children’s Screams
November 12, 2020 9:00 AM

6A: ACEs, Trauma and Resiliency in Young Children
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8A - Promoting Literacy Education through Play
November 12, 2020 9:00 AM

9A: Designing and Facilitating Natural Outdoor and Loose Parts Play for Early Childhood
November 12, 2020 9:00 AM

10B: Trousses Petite enfance en santé Î.-P.-É. et Autorégulation
November 13, 2020 9:00 AM

1B - Compassion Fatigue and the Helping Profession
November 13, 2020 9:00 AM

2B - Learning Environments: Embracing Today, Excited for Tomorrow
November 13, 2020 9:00 AM

3B: The Early Childhood Educator’s Role in Identifying and Reporting Child Sexual Abuse
November 13, 2020 9:00 AM

4B: We are all “Story Tellers” – and it can play havoc in communicating!
November 13, 2020 9:00 AM

5B: Fostering Children’s Relationships with Nature and The Scream!!! Digging Deeper into How We Understand and Respond to Children’s Screams 
November 13, 2020 9:00 AM

6B: ACEs, Trauma and Resiliency in Young Children
November 13, 2020 9:00 AM

7B: Pain....The Misunderstood Sensation
November 13, 2020 9:00 AM

8B -Promoting Literacy Education through Play
November 13, 2020 9:00 AM

9B - Designing and Facilitating Natural Outdoor and Loose Parts Play for Early Childhood
November 13, 2020 9:00 AM

Event Information
ECDA Fall Conference 2020
Conferences
This event has been approved by the Early Learning and Child Care Board for 12.50 professional development training hours.
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