Child Friendly Literacy DevelopmentUsing the wisdom of the past for deep literacy skill acquisition and developmentChild readiness for engagement and learningChild development markers/milestonesGross and fine motor skills in relation to drawing and writingDrawing straights and curves - preparing for capitalsWhy the little letters (minuscules) should be taught after capitalsCreative ways to introduce the letters and […]
Child Friendly Numeracy DevelopmentUsing the wisdom of the past for deep numeracy skill acquisition and developmentHow we can help children to love number, the four operations and geometryHow to plan creative lessons which enhance the learning of number, the four operations and geometryThe ideal order of Maths faculty development“Learning readiness” and how it relates to […]
Form Drawing in the Primary SchoolUsing the wisdom of the past for deep literacy skill acquisition and development This workshop covers:Straights, curves and writing foundationsMirror drawings with straights and curvesPatterns, colour and repeating formsBasic Celtic knots - freehandAdvanced Celtic knotsBasic compass-workAdvanced compass-work and sacred geometry $150 employer funded *** $100 self funded/QTPD Follower *** $50 student/unwaged […]
Screen Time and Child Development The screen, neuroscience and intelligenceICT - an overviewScreen time statisticsEvolving human faculties in relation to information and communicationChild development, three dimensional experience and communicationThe foundation senses for information and communication developmentPhysiological and psychological development in relation to ICTInformation and communication in relation to social and moral development Prioritising information and […]
The Importance of Handwriting in Human DevelopmentWhat could be lost?Child development and age appropriate skillsAppreciation of the deeper significance of writing for human developmentA recognition of the three-fold organisation found within the human beingUnderstanding how the changes in the Curriculum may impact on child and thus human developmentClarification on the age appropriate schooling of a […]
45TH ECTA Early Childhood E-Conference 2020 Mark your calendars now. The 45th ECTA Early Childhood E-Conference 2020 to be held on Saturday 27 June 2020 online via ZOOM ONLINE Via ZOOM Saturday 27 June 2020 8:20am – 4:20pm DUE TO THE CORONAVIRUS WE HAVE MOVED ONLINE Once again we have selected THIRTY presenters covering age ranges relevant […]
We have been lucky enough to secure Sue and Andrew to present 3 workshops in Gladstone on Saturday 5th September 2020.Kin Kora State School
The ECTA Team would like to invite all members to join us on ZOOM for Monthly Social Coffee and Chat (or Wine and Chat if that suits you better).This is an opportunity to connect with other ECTA members from across the state, including those from the State Coordinating Committee.Join us for a chat. Ask questions […]
ECTA Cairns Regional Group invites you to have a peek at different Early Childhood Settings and to network with other Early Childhood Professionals. Each term, an Early Childhood Centre (Day Care, Kindergarten, Prep/School) will have an Open Morning for an hour, when you can come and view the indoor setting, outdoor environment and resources used. […]
Please join us for coffee and a chat on the Second Monday of Every Month 5.30pm-7pm at Harrup Park, Coffee Lounge Please be prepared to share, laugh and learn as we discuss successes, concerns and challenges we are facing in our profession. Coffee and Chat Dates for 2021 Date Topic Term 1 Monday 8th March […]
ECTA Cairns Regional Group Invites All Early Childhood Professionals to Rhymers will be readers : This hands-on, interactive workshop explores how by introducing children to interesting and stimulating language experiences so they will develop a life-long love of reading and stories using songs and rhymes to introduce children to the magical world of reading. with […]