Module 1: Building Positive Relationships and High Quality Supportive Environments

This workshop explores our views of children and our beliefs about their behaviour and learning. Participants will come to understand the importance of building meaningful relationships with children and families. Participants will also gain insight as to how the environment influences children’s opportunities for participation and engagement.

Module 2: Targeted Social and Emotional Supports

This workshop helps educators understand the importance of intentionally providing opportunities for children to learn and practice social and emotional skills. This includes strategies for:

• Promoting positive peer interactions
• Supporting children in recognizing and identifying feelings
• Responding to children’s strong emotions to support regulation, and
• Guiding children to become independent problem-solvers