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November 24, 2026 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Virtual
Karoll Aguila 902-368-1866
admin@ecdaofpei.ca

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

Price

Member   $45.00+tax
Not Yet a Member   $90.00+tax You Pay

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Event Details

Once Upon a Time: Unleashing the Power of Storytelling in Early Childhood Education

This is an immersive workshop designed to explore the transformative impact of storytelling. Through interactive sessions and hands-on activities, educators will discover how storytelling nurtures imagination, language skills, and social-emotional development in young learners. Participants will learn practical strategies for integrating storytelling into daily routines, uncover creative techniques, and explore its role in fostering cultural understanding and inclusive practices.

 

Facilitator Bio:

 

Lobna Ajaini is an ECE college professor in Ontario and founder of Childhood Empowerment, a platform dedicated to fostering creativity, leadership, and innovation in early childhood education. Holding a Bachelor of Engineering alongside a Master of Professional Education (MPED) in ECE, an Honours Bachelor in Early Childhood Leadership (HBECL), and a diploma in Early Childhood Education (RECE), Lobna combines technical problem-solving with imaginative pedagogies. She has held diverse roles in early childhood education/adult education and has received multiple awards and recognitions for her contributions.

Passionate about Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging (EDIB), Lobna designs workshops and curricula that empower educators, families, and children to co-create inclusive, creative, and meaningful learning experiences.

 

Participation:

Participants will be given the link to the video and are required to participate in one of two ways-- with a microphone/built in speaker or through the chat. In addition there will be a log tracking which members contribute and which do not, and those that do not contribute will not receive PD hours. We ask that you leave your camera on for the session.