ECE Workshop: Creative & Sensory Development

Messy Art

Celebrate creativity by exposing children to a variety of mediums, tools and materials through open-ended art activities. Learn how to provide children with experiences that support inclusion and a diversity of developmental needs. This can all be possible through hands-on art situations. Discover the important role that documentation and display play in our programs for children and families when showcasing art experiences.

Workshop Hosted By

Julie Hansen

Early Childhood Educator, Consultant, and Author

The Reasons Why

Inspiration

Inviting spaces
Activities to help creativity
Explore different materials and mediums?
Hands-on experiences
Involve the senses
Individual and group cooperative art opportunities
A chance to get messy
A way to express themselves and their uniqueness

Materials

Keep art supplies in containers that are easily accessible to children
Keep collage materials on hand (recycled)
Include loose parts in art invitations
Offer a variety of painting tools
Provide a variety of paintbrush sizes
Alternate drawing materials
Vary paper texture and type
Look at how you can upcycle materials (printmaking)
Ask the children what they would like for materials

Observing Schemas in Children’s Play

Schemas are repeated patterns of play
These patterns of play can show up in the creative process of children’s art
Schemas that you see in the children’s play may guide the activities you select
Here are some of the major schemas that you will witness in the creative process of children’s art, as well as how you can support them

Workshop Details

All workshops include a certificate and supporting resources.

WORKSHOP FORMATS

In-Person, Pre-Recorded (Video), Virtual (Zoom)

AGE GROUPS

Infant Toddler (6 to 36 months), Preschool (3 to 5 years)

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ECE Workshops for Individuals

Inspired ECE understands that not everyone can participate in our professional development workshops as part of a group or team. We do our best to accommodate everyone’s needs. Periodically, we run ECE workshops for a group of individuals when we have enough interest.

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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