digital
PD LIBRARY
SELF-PACED ONLINE TRAINING
FOR THE WHOLE EARLY YEARS TEAM
made easy
Here you'll find a selection of on-demand, practical and engaging professional learning for your early years team where they won't say "that was a waste of time" and you can have more time to support your team everyday.
Directors one stop shop for pd
- SELF PACED ONLINE LEARNING FOR ENTIRE EARLY YEARS TEAM
- ACCESSIBLE PD ON ANY DEVICE
- MADE EASY DIRECTOR RESOURCES TO SUCCESSFULLY ON-BOARD TEAM
- CHOOSE TO WATCH IN ON ZOOM AS A GROUP OR GO THROUGH IT INDIVIDUALLY
- unlimited 90 day access per workshop
includes
The Digital PD Library is for Directors and Leadership Teams to take away the stress of searching for PD and for Early Childhood Educators to be able to engage in trainings when it aligns with their energy and time.
Your team will be on the same page from a unified message, engage in best practice trainings about loose parts, planning provocations and behaviours and have a toolbox of inspiring and practical strategies that will support them to solve problems and put them into practice the next day.
They’ll be inspired by countless photos of hands on play, resources and handouts that will support them during and after the workshops.
actionable training that solves problems
how it works
SEARH FOR A
WORKSHOP
REGISTER & COMPLETE ACCOUNT
ONBOARD WHOLE TEAM WITH COPY & PASTE EMAILS
TRACK TEAM PROGRESS
RECEIVE CERTIFICATES
You'll get everything you need to successfully support your team with this simple process that any non tech savvy director can do!
Your team will have 90 DAYS to access the workshop from any device whether they're at home, work, or a local coffee shop. Everyone will be excited to learn when it's right for them and you will have more time to support your team.
DIRECTOR RESOURCES
All the resources, tutorial videos and support you'll need to SUCCESSFULLY welcome your team to the workshop, track their progress and collect their certificates.
- Director Welcome Video
- Team Welcome Video
- On-boarding Emails
- Password Changed Email Template
- Digital & Printable Progress Tracker
- Workshop Reminder Email Templates For Team
Copy & Paste Email Templates
Digital & Printable Team Tracker
Director Task Checklist
made easy director resources
| in their own words |
CRYSTAL COHEN
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATOR
I always walk away with new insights and perspectives. Her courses are informative, yet offer practical ideas for implementation.
COLLEEN BERG
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR
You could have not explained Provocations / Emergent Curriculum / Reggio Emilia Approach any more clearer. You have helped many childcare educators and gave them the tools and guidelines to teach in a whole new way.
LEAH HOGAN
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATOR
I learned how to listen to their interests and their wants, putting creating EXPERIENCES ahead of planning activities so that it is more memorable for the kids and they gain a better learning experience.
LAURA ENGLAND
AUTHOR & EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATOR
Her knowledge on sensory needs covered everything I needed to know to prepare myself for teaching children with a sensory processing disorder and it was great to learn from someone with first hand experience.
let's get started
PLANNING
PROVOCATIONS
LOOSE PARTS
FOR INDOORS & OUTDOORS
WORKSHOPS
SOLVING
BEHAVIOURS TOGETHER
CURIOSITY
DRIVEN SPACES
LOOSE PARTS, SCHEMAS, BEHAVIOURS...
OH MY!
Find the perfect self-paced training to inspire and support your whole early years team
LOOSE PARTS FOR BEGINNERS
In this workshop, you'll discover fun and easy ways to introduce loose parts to infants, toddlers and preschoolers. Learn how to connect children's learning to the domains and communicate this with parents.
From tinker trays, treasure baskets, invitations to play and more, your team will be inspired with fresh and practical ideas to confidently start using loose parts.
Your team will be excited to share their ideas with each other and families keeping them motivated each day.
Loose Parts For BEGINNERS
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WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:
How to setup loose parts in the environment for any age
How to incorporate all domains and sensory systems for a holistic learning experience
Answers to common questions, such as "What if they don't touch them or move them all over?"
Simple storage solutions to stay organized
$250 CAD
what's included
INVENTORY LISTS OF LOOSE PARTS
1 HOUR OF PD
REFLECTIVE QUESTIONS
90 DAY ACCESS for team/site
CERTIFICATES
RESOURCE GUIDES
READY TO SIGN MY TEAM UP!
I was concerned about supplying Loose Parts opportunities for younger children, but you did a great job of providing ideas for all ages.
- Susan matthews
30 min video
Resource Guide
INTRODUCTORY
/site
In this workshop, you'll learn the simple and reflective 5 W's Framework to planning provocations that is designed to meet group and individual needs.
Tie in key elements of (not boring) theory into your planning that will actually make your role more enjoyable. Get started with making the learning visible using simple documentation styles.
Your team will have a simple and strategic planning process based on best practices that are inclusive and build a strong reflective practice.
PLANNING PROVOCATIONS
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WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:
How to use the 5 Ws to help be intentional and critically reflect when developing provocations to ensure they are meaningful and engaging experiences for children.
How to incorporate sensory elements to provide inclusive learning experiences for groups/individuals
Simple ways to get started with documentation and make the learning visible
$350 CAD
what's included
2 HOURS OF PD
5 W'S PLANNING FRAMEWORK GUIDE
REFLECTIVE QUESTIONS
90 DAY ACCESS for team/site
CERTIFICATES
RESOURCE GUIDES
READY TO SIGN MY TEAM UP!
I was concerned about supplying Loose Parts opportunities for younger children, but you did a great job of providing ideas for all ages.
- Susan matthews
60 min video
Resource Guide
INTRODUCTORY
/site
In this workshop, you'll learn NEW approaches to understanding behaviours and self-reflect on how your thoughts might be contributing.
Ideas presented consider all ages, needs and focus on strong strength-based relationships.
Discover how to get parents on .board and exactly what to do (and not to do) when in the storm of a serious meltdown
SOLVING BEHAVIOURS TOGETHER
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WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:
How to reflect on our perceptions of a child's behaviour and the steps that we can take to work with the child to solve their behaviour together.
How to use social stories and play trees as tools of support
How to take a holistic view of behaviours and practical strategies to help understand what children are communicating
$350 CAD
what's included
2 HOURS OF PD
SOCIAL STORIES & PLAY TREE RESOURCES
REFLECTIVE QUESTIONS
90 DAY ACCESS for team/site
CERTIFICATES
RESOURCE GUIDES
READY TO SIGN MY TEAM UP!
I was concerned about supplying Loose Parts opportunities for younger children, but you did a great job of providing ideas for all ages.
- Susan matthews
60 min video
Resource Guide
INTRODUCTORY
/site
In this workshop, you’ll learn how to strategically and reflectively use the 6 C’s >> Communicate, Calm, Choice, Challenge, Curiosity, and Connection.
Enables your team too curate an early learning program that works for you and the children.
This workshop is a starting point for making enhancements in your space and can be applied to indoor and outdoor spaces for any age group.
CURIOSITY DRIVEN SPACES
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WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:
How to curate a sensory rich learning environment that includes sensory sensitivities
What you want to communicate to children, educators and families through the materials provided and placement of furniture
Loads of inspiration from pictures of all kinds of environments both indoors and outdoors
$350 CAD
what's included
2 HOURS OF PD
5 W'S PLANNING FRAMEWORK GUIDE
REFLECTIVE QUESTIONS
90 DAY ACCESS for team/site
CERTIFICATES
RESOURCE GUIDES
READY TO SIGN MY TEAM UP!
I was concerned about supplying Loose Parts opportunities for younger children, but you did a great job of providing ideas for all ages.
- Susan matthews
120 min video
Resource Guide
INTRO TO INTERMEDIATE
/site
Behaviour is communication...but what does it actually mean?
That is truly the question....and also what makes behaviours so challenging. I'll be honest, they can mean 100 different things!
The approach in this training to supporting the child, understanding the behaviour and building an approach to solve it, is based on our mindsets, a strong image of the child, using the child's strengths and knowing that it will take time.
LOOSE PARTS, SCHEMAS, BEHAVIOURS...OH MY!
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WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:
You'll develop a growth mindset & learn the 4 lenses to view behaviours through that will enable you to gather research and develop a strength based approach to solving the behaviour
You'll be able to observe and identify the actions/behaviours children exhibit that are connected to schemas and know how to use loose parts to aid children’s self-regulation during play.
You'll engage in reflective work that provokes deep thought and dialogue around connecting the 100 languages of children to viewing and interpreting behaviours
$350 CAD
what's included
2 HOURS OF PD
4 LENSES BEHAVIOUR FRAMEWORK
REFLECTIVE QUESTIONS
90 DAY ACCESS for team/site
CERTIFICATES
RESOURCE GUIDES
READY TO SIGN MY TEAM UP!
I was concerned about supplying Loose Parts opportunities for younger children, but you did a great job of providing ideas for all ages.
- Susan matthews
120 min video
Resource Guide
INTRO TO INTERMEDIATE
/site
Your role takes lots of energy & time
Your professional learning needs to be
Your team has limited precious time and energy and my role is to not waste it with boring, theory heavy workshops that leave you confused.
My secret sauce is being able to captivate your team with inspiring and practical ideas that are tied to child development that actually help everyone right now.
This is so much more than only completing PD hours
replenishing
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
All workshops come with 90 DAY ACCESS. This allows lots of time to get any tech issues sorted (I'll support you with this), create a plan and track your teams progress. You and your team will have unlimited viewing during this time, You'll receive reminder emails at 14 days and 7 days before you access is done.
Your 90 DAY ACCESS starts the day your on-boarding email is sent.
All workshops come with 90 DAY ACCESS. This allows lots of time to get any tech issues sorted (I'll support you with this), create a plan and track your teams progress. You and your team will have unlimited viewing during this time, You'll receive reminder emails at 14 days and 7 days before you access is done.
Your 90 DAY ACCESS starts the day your on-boarding email is sent.
These workshops are for your whole team at ONE centre. All team members are encouraged to participate to ensure everyone is on the same page and can move forward with their individual perspectives and takeaways from the workshop.
Multiple sites will need to register each centre individually.
These workshops are for your whole team at ONE centre. All team members are encouraged to participate to ensure everyone is on the same page and can move forward with their individual perspectives and takeaways from the workshop.
Multiple sites will need to register each centre individually.
You'll receive a receipt right away to your inbox. Then the next business day you'll receive 2 emails, ON-BOARDING and ACCOUNT SETUP. All the steps to get started will be in the on-boarding email as well as a swipe file of instructions to send out to your team. I will provide any extra support you need to make this as smooth as possible.
You'll receive a receipt right away to your inbox. Then the next business day you'll receive 2 emails, ON-BOARDING and ACCOUNT SETUP. All the steps to get started will be in the on-boarding email as well as a swipe file of instructions to send out to your team. I will provide any extra support you need to make this as smooth as possible.
All workshops are hosted with secure login and password on learn.cultivatingconfidence.ca and viewed on any device. One account will be setup for the whole team using your email address and a password that you will share with the whole team. Everyone will login (at their own leisure) with the email address and password to view the workshop and download the companion guide.
All workshops are hosted with secure login and password on learn.cultivatingconfidence.ca and viewed on any device. One account will be setup for the whole team using your email address and a password that you will share with the whole team. Everyone will login (at their own leisure) with the email address and password to view the workshop and download the companion guide.
Your fellow educators from all over the world have taken these workshops. That is the beauty of online learning, no matter where you live quality professional development is accessible. The currency of this toolkit is in Canadian Dollars but your method of payment will do the conversion based on the daily exchange rate.
Your fellow educators from all over the world have taken these workshops. That is the beauty of online learning, no matter where you live quality professional development is accessible. The currency of this toolkit is in Canadian Dollars but your method of payment will do the conversion based on the daily exchange rate.
YES! Each team member will fill out the request form at the end of the workshop with a short paragraph of their learning and takeaways. Only one certificate will be issued per team member for each workshop and will be emailed straight to their inbox!
All necessary information is included but I cannot guarantee that they will be accepted across all governing bodies.
YES! Each team member will fill out the request form at the end of the workshop with a short paragraph of their learning and takeaways. Only one certificate will be issued per team member for each workshop and will be emailed straight to their inbox.
All necessary information is included but I cannot guarantee that they will be accepted across all governing bodies.
The only thing you need to figure out is a password that you can remember! After you complete your purchase, you'll receive a welcome email that includes the steps and links to a video of walking you through how to set up your member account, access the workshops and request your certificate! I have walked educators through the steps over the phone too. You got this!
You'll also get swipe files and links to video instructions too easily on-board your whole team. Remember, they will use the one member account that is setup with your email and the password you will create.
The only thing you need to figure out is a password that you can remember! After you complete your purchase, you'll receive a welcome email that includes the steps and links to a video of walking you through how to set up your member account, access the workshops and request your certificate! I have walked educators through the steps over the phone too. You got this!
You'll also get swipe files and links to video instructions too easily on-board your whole team. Remember, they will use the one member account that is setup with your email and the password you will create.
After you purchase a workshop for your team, you'll get a receipt and an account setup email.
The next business day you'll receive an on-boarding email with all the instructions and swipe files needed. This is when your 90 DAY ACCESS begins (which will be stated in the email too).
Again, you'll also get reminders at 14 and 7 days left in your access.
I will provide any login or tech support as needed and of course adjust access if needed.
After you purchase a workshop for your team, you'll get a receipt and a welcome email with all the instructions and swipe files needed. Your 90 DAY ACCESS begins the day of purchase
Again, you'll also get reminders at 14 and 7 days left in your access.
I will provide any login or tech support as needed and of course adjust access if needed.
Your satisfaction of these online team trainings is my priority. Due to the nature of these digital online trainings there are no refunds, any additional support that you need is welcome. I have been known to jump on a zoom call to chat with my fellow educators.
Your satisfaction of these online team trainings is my priority. Due to the nature of these digital online trainings there are no refunds, any additional support that you need is welcome. I have been known to jump on a zoom call to chat with my fellow educators.
Veronica is so easy to listen to and shares her information in such a way that it just draws you in and gets you excited to learn more by using props, videos, real life scenarios, etc. She is very knowledgeable and better yet passionate about her work, and it shows! If you ever get the chance to learn from her, don’t miss the opportunity- you won’t regret it!”
Easy to listen to & she just draws you in
- Amberly Labrre
Early Childhood Educator
in their own words
find the best workshop for your team
Professional development is one of the key elements to curating a qualified community of ECE’s that stay in the sector. Investing in PD that supports your teams current needs that ignites and motivates their passion for nurturing children’s lives AND provides the right kind of practical trainings will communicate to your team members that they are valued.
A valued team of educator’s leads towards a committed and strong professional community of ECE’s.
BUILDING A STRONG PROFESSION OF ECES
