Event: ECDA's Start With Play Fall Conference 2026

Exp 11 PM: Seasonal Wellness Planning: Simple Habits of Wellbeing & Smart Menus and Confident Eaters: Menu Planning and Food Literacy in Early Childhood

Morning Session: Our wellbeing needs can change throughout the year. This interactive session introduces a practical four-step framework for seasonal wellness planning. Through guided reflection and discussion, participants will identify what matters most for their wellbeing in the current season, choose one or two simple habits that fit their lives, and create a realistic plan they can begin using right away. They will leave with a personalized wellness plan for one season and a framework they can reuse throughout the year.

Afternoon Session: This session aims to equip ECE’s with practical strategies to both maximise resources as well as strengthen food literacy in their programs. Topics include cost-effective menu planning, simple, nutrition focused menu swaps to support steady energy through the day, integrating food education into everyday learning, the effect of using neutral food language and introducing children to a variety of foods and flavours at an early age. This session includes a live food demonstration and participants are encouraged to participate in discussions; ask questions and share ideas and will leave with strategies they can implement in their own centers.

Date: November 5, 2026
Time: 1:00 PM
Location: PM: Hampton Inn