ECE Workshop: Infant & Toddler Development

Engaging Program Activities and Experiences for Infants and Toddlers

Incorporating new activities and experiences based on children’s interests and needs can be a challenge in Infant Toddler settings. Discover how one source of inspiration can inspire activities in your program. Learn great ideas for adding interactive, creative hands-on learning opportunities for Infants and Toddlers.

Workshop Hosted By

Julie Hansen

Early Childhood Educator, Consultant, and Author

The Reasons Why

Play

How do children learn through play?
How do we as educators support children’s development through the activities and experiences that we provide?
What do we as educators learn by observing, and engaging in play with children?
What does free play mean to you as an educator?

Small Spaces

Creating small spaces for a few children or even just one child to play at in different areas of the program this is a wonderful way to break up the space
There needs to be purpose and intent behind every experience and space that we put forward as educatorsa

Changing Up Traditional Activities

Thinking outside the box when it comes to the location of setting up art invitations rather than just at a table
Try putting martials on the floor or on the wall for example (murals or when working with clay)
How can you create a cooperative art experience for the children by changing the location of the set up?

Invitations

Examples and ideas of invitations for Infants and Toddlers that reflect various areas of curriculum
Supporting each individual child’s development in the set-up of the environment and invitations put forward in the program

Workshop Details

All workshops include a certificate and supporting resources.

WORKSHOP FORMATS

In-Person, Virtual (Zoom)

AGE GROUPS

Infant Toddler (6 to 36 months)

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Testimonials

Management and leadership courses offered by an Early Childhood Educator truly is a gift in this line of work. Julie Hansen’s insight and understanding of childcare and early learning dynamics developed my skills and confidence as a manager. Her ideas are innovative, thoughtful and easy to implement for myself and my team. I enjoyed my one to one coaching calls, team workshops and leadership series I have taken with Julie. I recommend her to any new or veteran ECE or ECE Manager.

JENN CARMAN

Manager
À:lmèlhàwtxw Early Education Centre – Stó:lō Service Agency

We were blown away by how amazing Julie’s Skype workshop was! She is incredibly knowledgeable and passionate about early childhood education.

JEN DIDORA

Assistant Director
Oakbank Kids Korner Co-op Inc.

I would recommend Julie Hansen, Inspired ECE to anyone in the Early Childhood Education field! Julie has been a positive influence in my life with all of her workshops and resources. Julie has so much knowledge of all of the areas of Early Childhood Education and quality early learning experiences. I always walk away with something new and many ideas to take back to my own programs after attending a workshop with Julie . I’ve also done a consultation with Julie regarding recruiting ECE’s and she had so much advice to offer. Thanks to Julie’s advice, I was able to hire not one but TWO Educators for my center. If you’re looking for professional development opportunities and/or professional consulting, I highly recommend connecting with Julie!

BRIANNA WINTERS

Owner/Operator
Early Childhood Educator
Colour My World Childcare

Thank you Julie for sharing your wisdom, time and resources with me.
I truly appreciate it.

LORRAINE SKELTON

Early Childhood Educator