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: Fall Conference

Opening Keynote: A lot of Different Flowers Make a Bouquet Opening Keynote 9:00 AM – 10:30 PM With Facilitator Marc Battle, Early Childhood Education Inst


A lot of Different Flowers Make a Bouquet

Opening Keynote 9:00 AM – 10:30 PM

With Facilitator Marc Battle, Early Childhood Education Instructor, Red River College

This old proverb was one my Grandmother used quite often when she wanted to convince me that being different was okay. As I have gotten older those words ring true for me, especially when I think about programs for all children. That old saying is a relevant metaphor for describing the philosophy and value of inclusion in child care today.

This keynote, through the use of songs, stories and the wisdom of Jean Vanier will explore two fundamental questions. Is the system set up for children requiring extra supports an inclusive model or an integrated one and does it matter? What are we working towards; what are our hopes and dreams for inclusion?

Marc Battle Biography

Marc is an ECE instructor at Red River College in Winnipeg, who also works with Aboriginal Head Start programs. Marc first worked at Toronto’s Children Services, then at the child care centre at Durham College. For six years, he taught ECE at Northwest Community College in BC. Inspired by fellow ECE instructor Joan Turecki, he became interested in emergent curriculum, which builds on the children’s interests, and in incorporating a more artistic approach to child care programs.

He has been at Red River College since 2002. Marc is a passionate speaker on a variety of topics including risky play, rich learning environments, quality interactions, inclusion, and guiding children toward discovery of their full potential.

Date & Time

November 8, 2018
9:00 AM

Location

Gym | Murphys Community Center | 200 Richmond St, Charlottetown, PE C1A 1J2

Other Sessions

Opening Remarks
November 08, 2018 8:45 AM

Plenary Session: Milennial Parents Survey with Rebecca Parlakian of Zero to Three
November 08, 2018 10:45 AM

1A: Designing a Cultural Inclusion Framework
November 08, 2018 1:00 PM

1B - What's a Sundial in the Shade?
November 08, 2018 1:00 PM

1C: Trauma in the Early Years
November 08, 2018 1:00 PM

1D: Children's Gender Diversity: Beyond The Myths
November 08, 2018 1:00 PM

1E: Physical Literacy in the Early Years
November 08, 2018 1:00 PM

1F: Le parent a choisi un Centre de la petite enfance francophone pour son enfant Anglophone Now what ?
November 08, 2018 1:00 PM

1G: Supporting Children's Resilience Through Play
November 08, 2018 1:00 PM

1H: The Art of Cooking with Kids
November 08, 2018 1:00 PM

2A: Designing a Cultural Inclusion Framework
November 09, 2018 8:30 AM

2B Bridging the Gap: Capacity Building for Social & Emotional Learning
November 09, 2018 8:30 AM

2C: I'm Sick & Tired of Seeing My Physio - Simple Steps in Understanding Your Work Environment and How to Move Properly
November 09, 2018 8:30 AM

2D: Children’s Gender Diversity: Beyond the Myths
November 09, 2018 8:30 AM

2E: The Power of a Parent Vision
November 09, 2018 8:30 AM

2F: Jouer pour apprendre: la littératie physique dans la petite enfance
November 09, 2018 8:30 AM

2G: Supporting Children’s Resilience through Play
November 09, 2018 8:30 AM

Comedic Interlude with Patrick Ledwell
November 09, 2018 1:30 PM

Closing Keynote and Interactive Discussion with Marc Battle
November 09, 2018 2:30 PM

Closing Remarks
November 09, 2018 3:30 PM

Event Information
Fall Conference
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This event has been approved by the Early Learning and Child Care Board for 12.00 professional development training hours.
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