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What's Hot and what's not in NZ Outdoor Play Spaces - Jill Rice
Model: A
This presentation looks at the trend away from rigid structures and miles of safety surfacing towards well-designed spaces surrounding nature that challenge children and provide loads of child-initiated learning opportunities. We will also discuss the important trend towards incorporating the... |
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Fearless Science in the Early Childhood Environment - Julie Sargent, Casey Gillmore and Michelle Mullins
Model: B
Bubbles may seem like a simple activity but it offers so many opportunities to challenge children’s thinking, incorporate science discoveries, language and learning. Explore how to step out of the box in engaging children in learning about their bodies in the centre and the wider community.... |
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Indigeneity, Belonging and education:
Model: C
Every child, young person and adult was created in the image of God and to be full of confidence, hope and life. Yet, to be indigenous carries a notion of shame for some. This workshop will elaborate more on education that is ‘out of the box”, that celebrates indigeneity, creates an... |
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Transforming Solid Waste into Learning Experiences - Adam Buckingham
Model: D
This presentation is a pictorial tour of innovative equipment designed and made for young children, predominately made from solid waste materials. It is about transforming someone else’s rubbish into learning experiences for young children. How this has linked people from the wider community... |
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Children's behaviour is a message; what is the message? - Lynsi Latham-Saunders
Model: E
Are you struggling with behaviour that challenges you? This presentation will explore what research and theory says that has proven to make a transformative change in children’s behaviour. |
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Seed Box - Jill Kemp
Model: F
Sowing faith for life in children and families using songs, books, resources and crafts. |
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From the Garden of Eden to the Beach Resort at Waikanae Castle Kids Team
Model: G
An opportunity to visit Castle Kids Nursery, Kindy and Pioneers centres. Castle kids was placed by God and nurtured by committed Christians to be a lighthouse in the Waikanae community. (Transport will be provided) ( limited to 40 people) |
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ECE in 2010 - Rose Cole
Model: H
An opportunity for a more in-depth interactive conversation outlining the issues, challenges and changes ahead for ECE. |
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