ECE Workshop: Communication & Language Development

Words in Bloom: Language and Literacy for Young Learners

Language and literacy development begins long before children start reading and writing. In this engaging workshop, you’ll explore how to intentionally support early communication skills, vocabulary growth, and emergent literacy through play-based, developmentally appropriate practices.

Workshop Hosted By

Julie Hansen

Early Childhood Educator, Consultant, and Author

Playgound Connections

Speech Language Pathologists

“Words in Bloom” offers practical strategies for creating rich language environments that nurture curiosity, conversation, and a love for storytelling. Discover how to embed language-building opportunities into everyday routines, interactions, and activities—helping young learners blossom into confident communicators and eager readers.

Ideal for educators working with infants, toddlers, and preschoolers, this session emphasizes inclusive, culturally responsive approaches that honor each child’s unique voice and learning journey.

Learning Inquires highlighted in this workshop: Well-being and belonging, communication and literacies and Identities, social responsibility and diversity.

Workshop Details

All workshops include a certificate and supporting resources.

WORKSHOP FORMATS

In-Person, Virtual (Zoom)

AGE GROUPS

Preschool (3 to 5 years), School Age (5 to 8 years)

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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