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: 2024 ECDA Fall Conference: Looking Back, Moving Forward

2S - Fuelling Growth: Balancing Meals and Empowering Healthy Eating in Early Childhood with Crystal MacGreGor


Please see attached booklet for full details and schedule.

Date & Time

February 14, 2025
8:05 AM

Location

Colonel Gray High School-- 175 Spring Park Rd, Charlottetown, PE C1A 3Y8

Other Sessions

1A – No Waiting! Get Them Shaking! with Tina Geers
February 14, 2025 8:05 AM

1B – Leadership is Not a Title with Jacqueline Ewonus
February 14, 2025 8:05 AM

1C–Reigniting the Spark in Pedagogical Leadership with Jessica Holder
February 14, 2025 8:05 AM

1D - Fostering a Positive Outlook within ECE Teams with Ana Valle Rivera
February 14, 2025 8:05 AM

1E– The Six Pillars of Being a Nature-Based Educator in Any Environment with Karen Eilerson
February 14, 2025 8:05 AM

1F - Intentional and Meaningful Partnerships with Families with Gail Hunter and Ce Cil Kim
February 14, 2025 8:05 AM

1G-- Cultivating Curiosity: Designing Curriculum Around Children's Interests with Jamie Leach
February 14, 2025 8:05 AM

1H-- Empowering Personal and Collaborative Leadership in Early Childhood Education with Tammy Dewar and Sue Irwin
February 14, 2025 8:05 AM

1I– Pronunciation Perfection: How to support toddlers and preschoolers with speech sound development with Erica Ross and Janet Campbell
February 14, 2025 8:05 AM

1J – ActivePlay in Childcare with Angelina Mighty Osborne
February 14, 2025 8:05 AM

1K– Physical Activity and Physical Literacy in the Early Years with Jacqueline Emery
February 14, 2025 8:05 AM

1L- Loose Parts 101 with Tanya Moxley
February 14, 2025 8:05 AM

1M-- Stress Management Through Self-Care: A Skills-Based Workshop for Promoting Good Mental Health and Work-Life Balance with Dianne Birt
February 14, 2025 8:05 AM

1N -- Understanding How We Can Serve Children and Reporting Requirements with - Kathleen MacNabb, Erica Evans and Merissa Mitchell (OCYA)
February 14, 2025 8:05 AM

1O-- Anxiety and Play: Supporting Children with Anxiety Through Play-Based Interventions with Nicole Macrae
February 14, 2025 8:05 AM

1P -- Celebrating Stories and Songs with Tunes and Tales
February 14, 2025 8:05 AM

1Q- Building and Strengthening Relationships Across Culture and Race in Early Childhood Education Settings with Willow Anderson
February 14, 2025 8:05 AM

1R-- There is an “I” in Team! with Jacinta Gallant
February 14, 2025 8:05 AM

1S - Navigating the Grocery Aisle: Making the Most of Your Food Dollar with Shannon McQuaid.
February 14, 2025 8:05 AM

1T - The Impact of Intimate Partner Violence on Children with Jennifer Cairns-Burke
February 14, 2025 8:05 AM

1U - Goal Setting for the Future with Eloise D'Aubin
February 14, 2025 8:05 AM

1V - Navigating Generation Differences with Jill Stewart
February 14, 2025 8:05 AM

1W - Success with Difficult Conversations with Elizabeth Pederson
February 14, 2025 8:05 AM

2A – Protectors of Play: Valuing Play in the Early Learning Years with Tina Geers
February 14, 2025 8:05 AM

2B – Reflecting on Behaviours that are Challenging to Us! with Jacqueline Ewonus
February 14, 2025 8:05 AM

2C–Eliminating the Sentence from Child Care: “You Can’t Do That With Children”...How We Offer Fire, Tools, and Ropes in Early Learning with Jessica Holder
February 14, 2025 8:05 AM

2D-- Embracing an Intuitive Approach to Practice with Young Children with Ana Valle Rivera
February 14, 2025 8:05 AM

2E-- "Operating from a Place of Values: Making business decisions that align with your ethos" with Karen Eilerson
February 14, 2025 8:05 AM

2F – Emergent Curriculum: Setting the Stage for Children’s Today and Tomorrow with Gail Hunter and Ce Cil Kim
February 14, 2025 8:05 AM

2G-- Cultivating Curiosity: Designing Curriculum Around Children's Interests with Jamie Leach
February 14, 2025 8:05 AM

2H -- Empowering Personal and Collaborative Leadership in Early Childhood Education with Tammy Dewar and Sue Irwin
February 14, 2025 8:05 AM

2I-- Beautiful Books: How to Turn Book Reading into Your Favorite Part of the Day! with Erica Ross and Janet Campbell
February 14, 2025 8:05 AM

2J -- ActivePlay in Child Care with Angelina Mighty Osborne
February 14, 2025 8:05 AM

2K- – Physical Activity and Physical Literacy in the Early Years with Jacqueline Emery
February 14, 2025 8:05 AM

2L-- "War, Weapons, and Super-Hero Play" with Tanya Moxley
February 14, 2025 8:05 AM

2M --Stress Management Through Self-Care: A Skills-Based Workshop for Promoting Good Mental Health and Work-Life Balance with Dianne Birt
February 14, 2025 8:05 AM

2N-- Understanding How We Can Serve Children and Reporting Requirements With - Kathleen MacNabb, Erica Evans and Merissa Mitchell (OCYA)
February 14, 2025 8:05 AM

2O-- Promoting Positive Mental Health in the Classroom: with Nicole Macrae
February 14, 2025 8:05 AM

2P-- Celebrating Stories and Songs with Tunes and Tales
February 14, 2025 8:05 AM

2Q-- Building and Strengthening Relationships Across Culture and Race in Early Childhood Education Settings with Willow Anderson
February 14, 2025 8:05 AM

2R-- There is an “I” in Team! with Jacinta Gallant
February 14, 2025 8:05 AM

2T - Grief, Loss, and Music: Using Music to Cope With Life's Most Challenging Moments with Katherine Lowings
February 14, 2025 8:05 AM

2U - Mindfulness and Reflection with Eloise D'Aubin
February 14, 2025 8:05 AM

2V - Cultivating Growth Mindset and Social Intelligence in Helping Professions with Jill Stewart
February 14, 2025 8:05 AM

2W - Workplace Culture: What role do you play? with Elizabeth Pederson
February 14, 2025 8:05 AM

Closing Keynote: Reflections of Our Play Journey with Tina Geers
February 14, 2025 8:05 AM

Opening remarks and Opening Keynote: A Pedagogy of Hope
February 14, 2025 8:05 AM

Plenary Session
February 14, 2025 8:05 AM

Special Guest: Patrick Ledwell
February 14, 2025 8:05 AM

Event Information
2024 ECDA Fall Conference: Looking Back, Moving Forward
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This event has been approved by the Early Learning and Child Care Board for 11.00 professional development training hours.
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