The Importance of Handwriting in Human Development
Noosa Pengari Steiner School, Sunshine Coast 86 Nyelle Road, Doonan, Queensland, AustraliaThe 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 […]
Looking beyond Twinkle twinkle: choosing quality music experiences for children
Online for members onlyLooking beyond Twinkle twinkle: choosing quality music experiences for children with Sue Lewin 25 March 2020 4:30pm - 6pm Looking beyond Twinkle Twinkle: choosing quality music experiences for children Abstract:- Zoltan Kodaly, a famous musicologist believed that choosing music for children is as important as choosing food for them. In this webinar we explore where to […]
Incorporating Auslan (Australian Sign Language) into your program
Incorporating Auslan(Australian Sign Language)into your programOutline: For the last four years Andrea has been developing and implementing a program at Toowong Childcare Centre, integrating Auslan into almost every aspect of their learning. You will hear about their journey so far and experiences along the way. She will share research and support the learning of Auslan as an […]
ECTA Social ZOOM Chat
7 May 5:30pm-6pm Join ECTA Committee Members for a social chat online via ZOOM 5:30pm - 6pm every second Thursday starting on 7 May. Coffee Sessions on 7 May, 21 May, 4 June & 18 June Grab a coffee or wine and turn on your webcam so you are able to be heard and seen. EQ […]
Connecting well-being, behaviour and play with Niki Buchan
Outline: Experience and research shows that play is critical for healthy human development at all ages, but often seen as frivolous when it comes to children and education particularly once children go to school. There is increasing concern about children’s mental health; the increase in children diagnosed with ADHD, anxiety, depression, stress, PTSD and challenging […]
45th ECTA Early Childhood E-Conference 2020
Online for members only45TH 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 […]
Wellbeing and restorative practices beyond ” Stop it! I don’t like it!” Kelly McBurnie
REGISTER: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYpdu2rrj0rHtfvc1oh1osKkci4iXkv3TAA Restorative practices beyond " Stop it! I don't like it!" Outline: Getting beyond - "Stop it! I don't like it!" to create an RP environment. How do we move children towards becoming more reflective at a very early age? How should we deal with conflict on the playground? What alternatives are there to time […]
Growing your Emotional Intelligence as an Educator with Melissa Strader
Growing your Emotional Intelligence as an Educator with Melissa Strader Age range taught: All Ages AVAILABLE TO ECTA MEMBERS ONLY OUTLINE: Now more than ever, importance is being placed on raising children’s emotional intelligence, increasing their empathy and developing positive social skills. One of the most effective ways we can do this is by having […]
Gladstone Regional Group – Sue Lewin and Andrew King Workshops @ Kin Kora State School
Kin Kora State School 41-43 Hibiscus Ave, Gladstone, QLD, AustraliaWe have been lucky enough to secure Sue and Andrew to present 3 workshops in Gladstone on Saturday 5th September 2020.Kin Kora State School
Specifically unpacking What Embedding Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Perspetives Looks Like within our Kindy Space with Belinda Rule
Online for members onlySpecifically unpacking what embedding Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives looks like within our kindy space with Belinda Rule Wednesday 30 September 2020 5.00 – 6:30 pm Outline: Based on the amazing feedback from the ECTA online conference, Belinda will be looking at a few of the Kindy’s initiatives from start to finish. She realises that […]
Coffee (or Wine) and Chat
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 […]
2021 ECTA Early Childhood Conference EOI
SUBMIT TO PRESENT BEFORE 30 OCTOBER Please forward to all who may be interested in submitting an expression of interest to present at the ECTA Early Childhood Conference 26 June 2021. The ECTA Early Childhood Conference has been held on the first Saturday of the June/July state school holidays since 1975. Due to the continued […]
Music-making with purpose: more than just ‘Twinkle, twinkle’
Online for members onlyECTA Webinar: Music-making with purpose: more than just ‘Twinkle, twinkle’5pm to 6:30pm 28 October 2020ECTA Members CLICK HERE to register OUTLINE: 'Children’s music education materials should be chosen as carefully as choosing food for them.' Zoltan Kodaly This hands-on, interactive workshop will investigate the links between music and young children’s development, success in other areas of […]
ECTA AGM 2020 & WEBINAR
ECTA AGM & WEBINARWednesday 25 November 4pm to 5:30pm followed by Webinar (see details below) (The AGM will be followed by he November webinar) MEETING ID is the same for webinar and AGM. (ID and password will be sent once you register) All Individual, Concessional and Student Members of ECTA are able to attend the […]
ECTA February Webinar
Online for members onlyEducator Wellbeing: The Phoenix Cups approach with Christopher Phoenix Wednesday 24 February 2021 5.00pm – 6:30 pm AVAILABLE TO ECTA 2021 MEMBERS ONLY AGE RANGE TAUGHT: Birth to Year three OUTLINE: As human beings, we all have needs that need to be met. When they aren’t met, life doesn’t function the way it should. Our behaviour […]
Windows To Early Learning Environments
Bayview Heights Community Kindergarten 6-8 Jasper Street, Woree, QLD, AustraliaECTA 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. […]
April Webinar Sandi Pheonix
Online for members onlyRegistration link https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUucuGuqjMuEt1-SixBbujjF76nW7q_gtIV
Mackay Regional Group Coffee and Chats
Harrup Park, Coffee Lounge 89 Juliet St, Mackay, Qld, AustraliaPlease 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 […]
What inclusion looks like in a stand-alone kindy for children with diverse learning needs with Belinda Rule
What inclusion looks like in a stand-alone kindy for children with diverse learning needs with Belinda Rule Age range taught: All Ages Belinda Rule noticed a rise in the number of children who had high level needs coming into kindergarten, so she decided to try a strategy that no one else had before in a C&K (Creche and Kindergarten) […]