ECE Workshop: Social-Emotional & Behaviour Guidance / Daily Practice
What Does Classroom Management Mean to You?
Discover strategies for developing a nurturing, democratic classroom culture. Engage children in learning how to navigate peer-to-peer situations, negotiate, problem solve and develop critical thinking. Learn how to create an environment that supports social-emotional development through connection to help provide opportunities for children to gain independence.
Workshop Hosted By
Julie Hansen
Early Childhood Educator, Consultant, and Author
The Reasons Why
Establishing Relationships
- Open Houses
- Orientations
- Centre Tours
- Community Events
- Social Media
- Word of Mouth
- Community Connections
Welcoming Families to the Program
- It is important that families always feel welcome in our programs
- From the moment first contact is made, to the initial meetings, daily conversations and even after a child has left the program
- Ask parents what their expectations of the program are
Perspective and Values
- It is important not to assume that staff and parents share common perspectives and values with regards to child rearing practices
- Differences may exist as a result of personal preference, economic conditions, life experience, generational factors
- This may lead to misunderstandings or judgment of each other
How Are Children and Families Represented in the Space?
- Are children and their families represented in your program space in three different ways?
- Think about how children’s artwork is displayed and curated
- Family photos, documentation and signage on each child’s cubby
- How can we create a feeling of home away from home for children and families within our programs?
