INTRODUCTION
Do you want some ideas on how to inspire and motivate your team or do you just want to refresh and consolidate your skills?
Choose from one of these popular sessions:
- Goal Setting and putting them into action.
- Positive Behaviour Guidance for Young Children
- Creating, engaging, inviting & natural learning spaces
- Relaxation and Mindfulness for children
- Back to basics: The Early Years Learning Framework/NQS updates
ABOUT PENNY
Penny is an Early Childhood Professional with over twenty five years experience in a variety of Early Childhood Settings in both New South Wales and Queensland. She has been an Early Childhood Teacher, Director, Manager, Tutor and Adult Education Assessor and Trainer within the Tafe system. She has worked for community based, council, private and large non profit organisations.
“My role is to inspire others and ignite their passion about the importance of play based learning, the importance of relationships, imagination, creativity and joy. Let’s get back to playing and having fun while we learn. We need to spread the word about ‘Why we do, what we do!”
ABOUT THE WORKSHOPS
Do you want to play and learn?
I provide practical ‘hands on’ sessions to enjoy, learn and inspire the Educator.
I come to your service at a date and time convenient for you.
Educators can play and learn in their own environment.
All workshops reference the National Quality Standards and the Early Years Learning Framework.
All sessions can be individually customised to your needs.
Fees
$80 per person + GST for workshop at your service or alternate venue
WORKSHOPS 2 – 3 Hours (Minimum 10 – Maximum 20 participants)
CURRENT WORKSHOPS
BACK TO BASICS!
RE-VISITING THE EARLY YEARS LEARNING FRAMEWORK
Let’s take some time to really look at the whole document and not just the Learning Outcomes. How do you incorporate it in your daily practice?
BACK TO BASICS!
DOCUMENTATION
What do we actually have to document? Are there some ways to work smarter? Educators will look at their own documentation practice and test out some different methods.
MINDFULLNESS AND
RELAXATION FOR CHILDREN
(AND EDUCATORS)
Are your rest times stressful with few children actually resting? Learn about the benefits of teaching relaxation to children.
CREATING INVITING
AND NATURAL
LEARNING SPACES
Do your learning spaces need a re-think? Learn about the basics of area design, how to incorporate natural materials, and create an inviting yet functional learning space.
SUCCESSFUL
LITERACY
GROUP TIME
Do you just grab any book, read it and wonder why the children are not listening? Educators will learn and practice the art of creating a successful group experiences by setting the scene, using a variety of resources.
NOT JUST EASEL PAINTING!
UNDERSTANDING CREATIVE ARTS FOR CHILDREN
Educators will enjoy practicing and experimenting with different visual art materials and discuss and learn about strategies and techniques for understanding the process of art and creativity. Lets get messy! Practice with your own art and creative resources.
MENTORING
Need some guidance as an educator?
Penny is available for one on one sessions to support and guide educators in their career.
FOR PARENTS
Parenting Information Sessions
Customised workshops can be developed for supporting families in understanding the Early Childhood years and the importance of play based learning.
CONTACT
Ready to get in touch?
Get in contact with Penny via Phone, email or LinkedIn.
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