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: 2019 ECDA Spring Conference

Session C - Part one: Beyond Basic Play - Part two: The Power of Music - SESSION IS FULL


Please note: Session C is with two separate facilitators - one in the morning and one in the afternoon. Registering for session C means you are automatically going to both of these sessions. 

Part 1: Beyond Basic Play: How Observation of Early Movement Skills Can Help Us Understand Brain Development and Provide Nurturing Environments in Young Children

In our society, we put much emphasis on the early acquisition of movement skills and helping children learn independence from a very early age. Research has shown us that allowing our children to freely move and respecting their innate potential for development provides innumerable benefits to growing brains and bodies. In this workshop, educators will have the opportunity to learn about the natural course of motor development which goes hand in hand with sensory and cognitive development. There will be an opportunity to get down on the floor and explore this during a series of hands-on demonstrations. Some of the topics we will discuss include:

  • The consequences of interfering with natural development
  • The importance of sensory experiences
  • The trouble with static positioning in young children and the use of play equipment
  • The wonderful possibilities that arise when we understand how children learn and develop best
  • How to identify and deal with common difficulties in children (upper body weakness, core stability issues, tactile sensitivity, gravitational insecurity, w-sitting, gross and fine motor delays and more)
  • The importance of teaching children the power of relaxation, breathing and meditation

Participants will be provided with tools that they can immediately use in a group setting

Facilitator: Lori Robbins

Lori Robbins is a mom, physiotherapist and certified infant massage instructor trainer (CIIT®). She has an extensive background in child development including sensory motor development, neurological development, and attunement and attachment.  She is passionate about educating families on the importance of early interactions and attachment experiences on early brain development. She now focuses her training and teachings on a holistic approach to parent and child health and development.  She is the only certified infant massage instructor trainer on the East Coast of Canada and she lives in Halifax with her husband and two small children.

Part 2: The Power of Music: Learning How to Integrate Music in Effective Ways

This presentation will focus on effective and supportive ways to integrate music into everyday life. You will learn more about the benefits of music and music therapy, how to access music therapy services, creative ways to use music with children, and how to use music for self-care. This will be an interactive presentation where you will explore and experience music listening, singing, instrument playing, creative music activities and games, and learn about the importance of collaboration. This presentation will take a creative approach to learning and will encourage participants to use their own skills and experiences to unlock the power of music.

Facilitator: Katherine Lowings

Katherine Lowings, BMT MTA, holds a Bachelor of Music Therapy from Acadia University. She is a Certified Music Therapist through the Canadian Association for Music Therapy works as a Music Therapist, Music Therapy Internship Supervisor, and Triple P Practitioner at Catholic Family Services Bureau (CFSB) in Charlottetown PE. CFSB is a non-profit non-denominational counselling agency that works to provide all Islanders with the help they need. She is also the President of the Atlantic Association for Music Therapy and is currently completing her Masters in Counselling from the University of Lethbridge.

Katherine works within the community to provide services on an individual and group basis with a wide variety of clients. Some populations include adults and children with developmental disabilities, youth at risk, mental health, neurological disorders, and palliative care. Katherine believes in continuing education and attends many conferences throughout the year to learn and continually develop in her practice. Through Music Therapy, Katherine uses the power of music to connect and communicate with the client’s she works with. She seeks to provide a positive environment where clients can use their strengths to overcome their challenges.

Date & Time

May 3, 2019
9:00 AM

Location

College of Piping - Main Hall - 619 Water St E Summerside

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2019 ECDA Spring Conference
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This event has been approved by the Early Learning and Child Care Board for 5.50 professional development training hours.
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