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Professional Development!
Professional development is an important part of how the YMCA CCRR supports the child care community and families.
We are continuing to offer professional development online, and you can participate in the comfort of your own home.
With safety protocols in place we are now offering a small selection of workshops and networking in our Tri-Cities office.
These professional development opportunities will provide you with the knowledge, experience, and skills needed to
support the children in your lives. Call us to attend!
Workshop Policies:
Workshops start promptly at the time indicated
Individuals arriving late or leaving early will have their certificates adjusted.
Payment Information:
Registrations can be processed by phone at 604-931-3400 ext. 0 using American Express,
MasterCard or Visa. For your protection, please do not leave credit card information on our voice
mail.
Registrations will be confirmed by email. We do not provide reminder phone calls.
Refunds and transfers will only be given to registrants who provide 5 working days notice. All with-
drawals and transfers are subject to a $5.00 administration fee, per workshop, regardless of notifica-
tion given.
Refunds will not be issued due to technical difficulties with your equipment.
Workshops may be cancelled due to insufficient enrollment and other factors outside of our control.
In the case of cancellation, a full refund will be issued.
Winter 2021 Training
Important Information:
Most of these workshops are online via ZOOM or MS Teams. Participants will need internet access, and a
device with video, audio, and microphone to participate.
For Additional Information Contact Us:
Tri-Cities CCRR — Email: triccrr@gv.ymca.ca or call 604-931-3400
Office location for workshops: 1130 C Austin Avenue, Coquitlam B.C.
Burnaby/New Westmiinster CCRR — Email: bnwccrr@gv.ymca.ca or call 604-294-1109
The YMCA Child Care Resource and Referral provides certificates
of participation for a variety of workshops. When claiming a
workshop or course for training hours it is the participant’s
responsibility to check with the ECE Registry or Community
Care Licensing.
For more information on the ECE Registry please visit: http://
www.mcf.gv.bc.ca/childcare/ece/index.htm
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Training for Family Child Care Providers
www.bcfcca.ca
BC Family Child Care Association’s original Introduction to Family Day Care Course has long been recognized and recommended as part
of the licensing process. As of November 2007, the licensing process requires child care providers to have at least 20 hours of training
related to child care. BCFCCA and licensing officers around the province recognize the value of the newly revised and expanded
(2017) “GOOD BEGINNINGS: Professional Development for Child Care Providers” training. This curriculum meets the training
requirements to qualify individuals to work in child care settings for children from birth to 12 years of age, such as:
Occasional Licensed Child Care
School-Age Licensed Group Child Care
Family Child Care
Good Beginnings: Responsible Adult Course and The Business of Family Child Care
Dates: January 20, 27, February 3, 10, 17, 24, March 3 & 10, 2021
(8 Wednesdays)
Time: 9:30 am—2:00 pm (30 hours)
Cost: $275.00 includes manual.
(Call the CCRR office to book an appointment for manual pickup)
Online: Via ZOOM
Introduction to Child Care
Planning for Safety and Emergencies – Part 1
Planning for Safety and Emergencies – Part 2
Promoting Good Health and Nutrition
Exploring Children’s Development
Guiding Children’s Behaviour
Planning for Play and Learning
Let’s Play! Inspiring Children’s Experiences and Activities
Establishing Positive Relationships with Families & Community
Your Family Child Care Business – Part 1
Your Family Child Care Business – Part 2
An Action Plan for Your Family Child Care
The GOOD BEGINNINGS courses will not only help you explore these areas of child care, but will also guide you to create the policies
and procedures necessary to develop your business, introduce you to a
network of Family Child Care Providers, and provide you with resources
and contacts specific to your family child care business. Bursary Funds Available!
Upon successful completion of course and assignments, a certificate will be BC Family Child Care Association in partnership
issued by BCFCCA with the hours attended shown. with the Ministry of Children and Family Develop-
ment are pleased to offer funding to promote the
Vicki Lepper operated a licensed child care in Coquitlam for over 30 years and training of family child care providers in the
is a passionate child care advocate. Vicki was a board member for BC Family province of B.C.
Child Care Association (BCFCCA) from 2011 to 2015. Vicki presents her own
workshops, is a “Kids Have Stress Too”- Trainer for The Psychology Foundation Effective September 1st, 2020 until March 31st
of Canada, a “Good Beginnings: Professional Development for Child Care 2021, participants will be eligible to apply for up to
Providers”-Facilitator for BCFCCA, a member of the Tri-Cities ECD Committee, $200 for reimbursement of a portion of their
networks with child care providers, received many awards and is also actively training costs upon successful completion of the
involved in her community. Vicki loves connecting and sharing resources with Good Beginnings course.
those who have chosen a career working with children. Visit www.bcfcca.ca for details!
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ECPN Pedagogist Conversations: Thinking with the BC Early Learning Framework
Presenters: Mary Kim, Natsuko Motegi & Jungsun Park
Dates: Tuesday, January 26, 2021; Tuesday, February 23, 2021; Tuesday, March 30, 2021
Time: 7:00 - 8:30 pm
Location: Online via ZOOM
Fee: Free!
For child care providers working in Burnaby, New Westminster & the Tri-Cities.
Join monthly conversations with local Early Childhood Pedagogy Network (ECPN) Pedagogists, to think together about
daily practices with the BC Early Learning Framework as a starting point for dialogue. Participants will be provided a
copy of the BC Early Learning Framework. Please bring your copy of the ELF to the conversation(s).
Note: Participants may register for conversation dates individually, or attend all conversations. A 90-minute profes-
sional development certificate will be provided for each conversation attended.
The British Columbia Early Childhood Pedagogy Network (ECPN) is the provincial group of pedagogists who support ear-
ly childhood educators in BC. The pedagogists create spaces for vibrant public conversations about pedagogical projects
and processes that matter to each early childhood programs.
Mary Kim is the ECPN pedagogist working in the Burnaby community, Natsuko Motegi is the ECPN pedagogist working
in the New Westminster community, and Jungsun Park is the ECPN pedagogist working in the Tri-Cities. www.ecpn.ca
NETWORKING: Documentation: Critical Reflection & Making Learning Visible
Presenters: Caren Eigenman and Sue Woodward
Date: Thursday, January 28, 2020
Time: 6:45 - 8:00 pm
Location: Online via ZOOM
Fee: $5.00
Suitable for all early learning professionals.
Join CCRR Consultants and guest speakers Caren Eigenman and Sue Woodward from Childgarden Preschool for a dis-
cussion about documentation and making children’s learning visible. This networking event will be a time for sharing
ideas and experiences, as well as time to ask questions and learn from each other. Come prepared to join in the discus-
sion and share new ways to document and make children’s learning visible in your program!
A one-hour professional development certificate will be given to participants at the end of the networking session.
See bios on page 11.
NETWORKING: Exploring Science
Presenters: CCRR Consultants
Date: Wednesday, February 3, 2020
Time: 6:30 - 8:00 pm
Location: Tri-Cities CCRR Office
Fee: $5.00
Suitable for all early learning professionals.
Join CCRR Consultants for a fun and engaging Science Networking Event. Let’s experiment together! During our time
together, we will explore colour mixing, demonstrate a science experiment, and make resources for you to take away
to use in your centre!
A one-hour professional development certificate will be given to participants at the end of the networking session.
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Introduction to Sign Language for the Early Years
Presenter: Liv Meriano
Date: Thursday, February 4, 2021
Time: 7:00 - 9:00 pm
Location: Online Via ZOOM
Fee: $10.00 members; $15.00 non-members
Suitable for all early learning professionals and parents.
This introductory workshop is intended for individuals who live or work with children developing language, who have
no previous experience with sign language and are interested in learning. Participants will get the opportunity to learn
some basic sign language vocabulary and the benefits of using it to enhance their interactions. Participants will gain an
understanding of what is verbal and nonverbal communication, debunk the myths and facts of sign language and gain
an appreciation and understanding of American Sign Language (ASL) and Signing Exact English (SEE). Participants will
discuss meaningful ways to integrate it into their day and sign language resources will be available.
Liv Meriano is a Speech-Language Pathologist at the Down Syndrome Resource Foundation who has a personal connec-
tion with the Deaf community and uses sign language in her daily practice.
Yoga For Toddlers
Presenter: Dorothy Fizzell
Date: Saturday, February 6, 2021
Time: 9:30 - 11:30 am
Location: Online Via ZOOM
Fee: $10.00 members; $15.00 non-members
Suitable for all early learning professionals and parents.
Yoga and toddlers go together like water and sand! Toddlers are learning about their bodies, their environment, and
how things work. Yoga can help to teach many concepts in a fun, moving way. Join in this session, to participate in
moving, learning and having fun, while receiving information about how to share yoga with the young children in your
life. Please bring a sticky mat or beach towel to sit on.
Dorothy has worked as an Early Childhood Educator since 1982, providing leadership and supporting and maintaining
professional relationships with child care providers, families, and community and government agencies. She has coordi-
nated community service programs with multiple responsibilities, and has proven experience working in diverse cultur-
al/social environments. Dorothy is an experienced facilitator and public speaker on a diverse range of early childhood
topics. She is an advocate for children, and for the provision of ongoing, relevant training and resources for families and
child care providers.
Do not follow where the path may lead.
Go instead where there is no path and
leave a trail.
– Ralph Waldo Emerson
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Music & Circle Time
Presenter: Jennie Roberts
Date: Wednesday February 10, 2021
Time: 7:00 - 9:00 pm
Location: Online Via ZOOM
Fee: $10.00 members; $15.00 non-members
Suitable for all early learning professionals and parents.
Learn songs in halq:emeylem and learn about the protocols around drums. Children love to hear rhythms and beats.
Babies find the sounds soothing. Please note this is a basic lesson and will not include written songs. Learn finger plays
and translated children’s songs and learn how to incorporate stories for 3 to 5 year old’s in circle time.
Jennie Roberts is Ojibway but identifies as Stó:lō Xwelxwelmexw and resides on Tzeachten First Nation. She has been
working with children and families for over 35 years. Jennie’s career started with work placements in high school in Vic-
toria. Jennie has a certificate in Early Childhood Education (ECE) through the University of the Fraser Valley in collabora-
tion with Seabird Island 2004 (Graduated on Dean’s List). In 2005 she received her Special Needs Certificate to Practice
by attending night classes at the University of the Fraser Valley while working as a Head Start Coordinator at Seabird
Island. Through a Seabird College collaboration with Northern Lights College, she was able to complete her Infant Tod-
dler/ Early Childhood Education and Care Diploma in 2016, (graduated on Dean’s List). In 2018, Jennie also completed
her Speech and Language Assistant through Seabird College.
In addition to working in child care and early learning settings, Jennie has experience as a parent, foster parent and an
adoptive parent. Being a multi-parent of 10 children has provided new experiences and expertise with children who
have experienced trauma and anxiety. As well as raising children with different abilities, Jennie received an Adoptive
Parent Certification in 2018. Jennie’s philosophy is that children are reminders to us that we only live once, so make sure
you take time to see the world through the eyes of the child you are engaging with. Jennie brings a multitude of
knowledge and wide range of skill sets that makes learning fun and thought provoking.
Connecting Through COVID in Early Years Settings
Presenter: Michelle Riddle
Date: Thursday, February 11, 2021
Time: 7:00 - 9:00 pm
Location: Online Via ZOOM
Fee: $10.00 members; $15.00 non-members
Suitable for all early learning professionals.
Social connection is the conduit for the heathy physical and emotional development of every child. This online work-
shop will empower Early Educators with the tools to create proactive, safe, and developmentally supportive programs
through the COVID pandemic. It will incorporate up to date public health guidelines and activity-based strategies to
protect health without compromising connection.
Participants will:
Discover how to facilitate meaningful social connections for children while remaining COVID safe for everyone
Develop skills to create COVID resilient groups.
Uncover activities that make following COVID Public Health Recommendations easy.
Find strategies to build children’s social skills in a disconnected world.
Michelle Riddle is an Occupational Therapist, Holistic Nutrition Consultant, Director of Resilient Health, and an Adviser
with the University of Alberta, Neurosciences Program. She is a Queen's University Graduate and an internationally
acclaimed speaker. She develops evidence based, client-centered programs that target the roots of function
to empower mental, physical, and emotional balance with the children she serves. She also collaborates with leading
international scientists (supported by the World Health Organization and American & Canadian Pediatric Academies) to
promote community capacity in an effort to reverse the rising tide of chronic childhood conditions like Autism, ADHD
and Anxiety.
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Presenter: Wendy Lorch
Date: Wednesday, February 17, 2021
Time: 7:00 - 9:00 pm
Location: Online Via ZOOM
Fee: $10.00 members; $15.00 non-members
Suitable for early learning professionals and parents of children ages 3-5.
Coding is simply creating step-by-step instructions to follow and early learners are coding every day when they do
things like clean their teeth, get dressed to go outside or travel from home to child care!
Join us for Science World’s new STEM-based workshop for child care providers that work with children ages 3 to 5.
Explore and try out some fun, hands-on ways to introduce young children to coding through stories, dance, cooking,
games, nature’s life cycles and treasure hunts without them ever having to go near a computer screen or tablet!
Wendy Lorch is the Early Learning Specialist at Science World, responsible for The Wonder Gallery; a space dedicated to
under 5s, Preschool Curiosity Club; a parent-participation class and Big Science for Little Hands; hands-on educator
workshops and free science resources for educators and caregivers who work with young children.
She has a background in early learning, Kindergarten and primary grades, science program development and adult
workshop facilitation, having delivered a variety of educator workshops across B.C.
Learning Through Play for All Ages
Presenter: Rosangela Giacobetti
Date: Thursday, February 18, 2021
Time: 7:00 - 9:00 pm
Location: Online Via ZOOM
Fee: $10.00 members; $15.00 non-members
Suitable for all early learning professionals and parents.
We have all heard that children learn best through play, but how can they learn if they’re “just playing”? What does
that actually look like and what are they really learning? Discover ways to support children’s learning through
thoughtfully planned environments and a responsive curriculum with real examples taken from a licensed Multi-Age
center. See how to make this learning visible to the children, their families and the community, through careful obser-
vation and documentation. This workshop is suitable for family child care providers who are new to child care, as well
as anyone who would like to review how play fosters learning.
Rosangela Giacobetti first opened her LNR family child care in 1994 and continues to run a licensed Multi-Age Child Care
Center from her home in Burnaby. She is a certified Early Childhood Educator and in 2013 received the Prime Minister’s
Award for Excellence in Early Childhood Education. Rosangela is currently a qualified facilitator for the Good Beginnings
course and an ECE practicum instructor for Burnaby Continuing Education students.
Little Food Explorers: Nutritious Snack Ideas for Your Child Care Centre
Presenter: Carmen Gorlick
Date: Saturday, February 20, 2021
Time: 9:30 - 11:30 am Cost includes resource booklet.
Location: Online Via ZOOM Call to make an appointment for pick
Fee: $10.00 members; $15.00 non-members up at any of our locations.
Suitable for all early learning professionals and parents.
Help toddlers and preschoolers develop positive feelings about food and eating in the Little Food Explorers workshop!
Participants will learn about a fun, structured approach to exploring food with children, including ideas on how to make
snacks that require minimal prep, and how to create positive mealtimes.
Carmen Gorlick is a Registered Dietitian who has worked as a provincial nutrition educator for over 3 years. She has
done countless nutrition workshops for teachers and health professionals, and along with her colleagues, has had the
opportunity to develop nutrition education resources used across Canada. Carmen is currently working towards her
Masters degree in Public Health and Social Policy from the University of Victoria.
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Presenters: Lindsey Daudelin and Maria Pinzon
Date: Wednesday, February 24, 2021
Time: 7:00 - 9:00 pm
Location: Online Via ZOOM
Fee: $10.00 members; $15.00 non-members
Suitable for all early learning professionals and parents.
Play is the ultimate gateway to development in infancy and toddlerhood. This session will provide an overview of how
play contributes to each developmental domain at the various stages and will offer insight on how to use play to en-
hance your child’s development. Developmental domains that will be discussed include language, social-emotional and
cognitive skills. This workshop is suitable for caregivers and childcare professionals.
Lindsey moved to Vancouver in 2009 after completing a Master of Science degree in Child Development at the Institute
of Education-University College London, United Kingdom. For the last 10 years, she has worked in the field of early child-
hood intervention in both Canada and Australia as an Infant Development Consultant, Social Worker, and Key Worker
with the Complex Developmental Behavioural Conditions Program. She is passionate about supporting families with
children with diverse and complex needs, and feels humbled to be walking alongside them on their individual journeys.
Maria has worked in the field of special education and early childhood development for 20 years. Before becoming an
IDP consultant, Maria worked in special education for 15 years and it was through her work with elementary school chil-
dren that her passion for development grew. This lead to specializing in infancy to pursue supporting child development
right from where it starts – infancy. Maria has a diploma in Infant Development and Supported Child Development from
UBC and a degree in Psychology from the University of Manitoba.
Coaching Leaders Part 1 & 2
Presenter: Fraser Health Licensing Officers
Date: Wednesdays, March 3 & 10, 2021
Time: 7:00 - 9:00 pm
Location: Online Via ZOOM
Fee: $15.00 members; $20.00 non-members
Suitable for licensed family and multi-age child care providers.
Coaching Leaders aims to empower early childhood program leaders in gaining confidence with their skillsets, improv-
ing the quality of their programs, and supporting positive relationships with families and staff.
This 2-part workshop is for family and in-home childcare providers, created and delivered by Fraser Health Licensing
Officers.
NETWORKING: Using Loose Parts for Play
Presenters: CCRR Consultants
Date: Thursday, March 4, 2021
Location: Online via MS Teams
Time: 6:45 pm - 8:00 pm
Fee: $5.00
Suitable for all early learning professionals.
Join CCRR Consultants for a networking event all about creating opportunities to extend and scaffold children’s play
with open ended materials and loose parts. We will be providing participants with a “loose parts starter kit” to take
back to your child care centres. We will share ideas on how to use loose parts, the benefits of loose parts play, and con-
nect with other child care providers.
A one-hour professional development certificate will be given to participants at the end of the networking session.
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Presenter: Andrea Dawson
Date: Saturday, March 6, 2021
Time: 9:30 - 11:30 am
Location: Online Via ZOOM
Fee: $10.00 members; $15.00 non-members
Suitable for all early learning professionals and parents.
This workshop introduces the ideas that support an Anti-Bias Curriculum, which is an inclusive approach to celebrating
all children and families in your center. Participants will learn what an Anti-Bias Curriculum is and learn how to create
curriculum that reflects values that reduce bias. During the workshop, participants will explore practical ideas for cre-
ating a curriculum that supports young children to be recognized and have a voice.
Andrea has worked with young children and their families for the past 20 years and has supervised in both non-profit
and inclusive early childhood programs. Most recently, Andrea worked as part of Vancouver Coastal Health’s Early
Childhood Mental Health team, focusing on supporting children with emotional and behavioural challenges and their
families. Andrea holds an Early Childhood Education diploma as well as a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and a Mas-
ter’s Degree in Counselling Psychology. Andrea currently teaches in the department of Early Childhood Education at
Langara College in both the Diploma program and in the Post- Basic Early Childhood Special Education program.
Art of Oral Story Times
Presenter: Cheryl Song
Date: Thursday, March 11, 2021
Time: 7:00 - 9:00 pm
Location: Online Via ZOOM
Fee: $10.00 members; $15.00 non-members
Suitable for all early learning professionals and parents.
Tell me a story! Explore the art of oral storytelling, telling stories using only language skills including physical gesticula-
tion, tone, and volume. Learn the basics of storytelling, including ways to personalize the stories, adapt to the audi-
ence, capture audience's attention, and to make the stories come to life. Participants will be presented with a selec-
tion of tried and true oral stories that are suitable to use in childcare circle time or bedtime storytelling. This workshop
is suitable for ECEs, early years facilitators, parents, or family child care providers.
Cheryl Song has 20 years of experience working with children and families, as a licensed early childhood educator and
family educator. Cheryl works with children and families in a variety of early years programs. She is a trained Mother
Goose facilitator and has been using oral stories in all programs. She is also a columnist, blogger and author of a bilin-
gual children's songs and rhymes book.
You may not recognize success when it
happens. It’s not always the thing you
expected it to be. Looking back you will
realize that there are successes to be
recognized and joy to be seized in every day.
- Elizabeth Keane
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Presenter: Ana Valle Rivera
Date: Saturday, March 13, 2021
Time: 9:30 - 11:30 am
Location: Online Via ZOOM
Fee: $10.00 members; $15.00 non-members
Suitable for all early learning professionals and parents.
In this workshop participants get to explore the principles of Aesthetic from various theoretical perspectives but pri-
marily from a Reggio Emilia Inspired perspective. The environment is not just physical, it is social and emotional too
which effects the well-being of children, families and educators. Let’s explore together about how to enhance the aes-
thetic environments in early years programs.
Raised in a large and lively family in East Vancouver BC, Ana knew her life's purpose was working with children. She be-
gan working in the childcare field in 2007. Since earning a Diploma in ECE, Special Needs and IT Education (2010), she
has worked with children of all ages with different developmental needs in various childcare settings. Ana is currently
completing a degree in Child and Youth Care with Specializations in Early Years. Ana is a parent and a children's book
author. Ana is the owner and founder of Early Years Workshops and Training. Ana has made it her mission to share her
passion and knowledge of Early Years through creating and facilitating her own workshops and writings.
Positive Guidance for All Children
Presenter: Andrea Dawson
Date: Wednesday, March 17, 2021
Time: 7:00 - 9:00 pm
Location: Online Via ZOOM
Fee: $10.00 members; $15.00 non-members
Suitable for all early learning professionals and parents.
Guiding and caring for children can be a challenge but it can also be part of a satisfying relationship. This workshop will
support caregivers to strengthen positive communication skills and help develop an understanding of the importance
of nurturing social and emotional development in young children.
Andrea has worked with young children and their families for the past 20 years and has supervised in both non-profit
and inclusive early childhood programs. Most recently, Andrea worked as part of Vancouver Coastal Health’s Early
Childhood Mental Health team, focusing on supporting children with emotional and behavioural challenges and their
families. Andrea holds an Early Childhood Education diploma as well as a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and a Mas-
ter’s Degree in Counselling Psychology. Andrea currently teaches in the department of Early Childhood Education at
Langara College in both the Diploma program and in the Post- Basic Early Childhood Special Education program.
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Presenter: Sarah McCarthy
Date: Thursday, March 18, 2021
Time: 7:00 - 9:00 pm
Location: Online Via ZOOM
Fee: $10.00 members; $15.00 non-members
Suitable for all early learning professionals and parents.
As Early Childhood Educators we should remember that we need to connect with communities and give back.
Humanity starts small; children are loving, caring and extremely empathetic. Communities are hurting and centers need
more connection to them. Children need exposure to the realities that surround them. They also need to learn to con-
nect and be kind.
The aim of this workshop is to facilitate a discussion on the importance of starting small and creating community in the
classroom and connecting outside of the centre.
Learning objective for the workshop:
Looking at the child as a citizen
Understand that community begins in the classroom
Investigate what democracy /social justice looks like in a classroom
Explore ways to connect to our communities, neighbours and local projects
Sarah created ECE Connect in 2015 with the idea of connecting early childhood educators together and offering work-
shops that she feels are needed in the field. Sarah holds a Bachelor of Science in Education and Training, a diploma in
Early Childhood Education and Montessori (0-12 years) and a certificate for Children with Special Needs. She has worked
in play based centres, Reggio inspired centres, Montessori schools, and Forest schools. She’s been in the educational
field for over 17 years. She is a part-time Instructor for the Native Education college and Vancouver Community col-
lege. Sarah has recently become a mom, she’s currently on maternity leave and enjoying every minute of it.
Supporting Families with Diverse and Complex Needs
Presenter: Malgosia Tomanik
Date: Saturday, March 20, 2021
Time: 9:30 - 11:30 am
Location: Online Via ZOOM
Fee: $10.00 members; $15.00 non-members
Suitable for all early learning professionals and parents.
This workshop will explore the essential roles of parents and service providers. Parent involvement and competence is
a key component of success for children. A parent’s relationship with community professionals, including ECE, can
make all the difference in terms of their level of empowerment. This workshop explores practical ways of moving ser-
vice providers towards services that are more closely aligned with enabling and empowering families. It includes ideas
on making a connection, and building a strong relationship, with a family. The importance of, and strategies for, collab-
orative communication with a family are also presented.
Malgosia Tomanik, M.Ed., is a Family Consultant who specializes in supporting children preschool to high school age
and their “big people” in a variety of environments, including homes, schools, and child care settings. Malgosia is expe-
rienced in addressing concerns associated with the daily challenges of caring for a child who requires support, including
helping to make sense of difficult behaviour and supporting the big people for each child in finding a way through. Mal-
gosia also works as a Key Worker with the Fraser Valley Child Development Centre. She provides support to caregivers
raising children and youth who are living with FASD, from birth to 18 years of age.
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Presenter: Dr. Annabella Cant
Date: Wednesday, March 24, 2021
Time: 7:00 - 9:00 pm
Location: Online Via ZOOM
Fee: $10.00 members; $15.00 non-members
Suitable for all early learning professionals and parents.
The workshop will remind participants of capacities that children have before they even enter our childcare centres;
these capacities should be welcomed and nurtured in order to create a pedagogical context of trust and respect. Anna-
bella will focus on the divergent thinking skills that children possess and will share with educators diverse strategies for
keeping these skills ignited and, at the same time, re-igniting their own divergent thinking. The participants will also be
introduced to the practice of the Imaginative Education theory.
Dr. Annabella Cant is a professor in Early Childhood Education at Capilano University and sessional instructor of the
Master of Education in Imaginative Education at Simon Fraser University. Annabella received the 2019 Teaching Excel-
lence Award from her university. She is also an invited keynote speaker to many ECCE conferences and events.
Annabella is member of the Academic Council of the Centre for Imagination in Research, Culture, and Education. She is
also the initiator and editor-in-chief of the online journal: Childhoods and Pedagogies. She has been practicing ECCE
since 1994; in 1999 she started opening her own child care centres in Europe (her schools were dedicated to children
with very diverse backgrounds and abilities). She collaborated with a number of orphanages and organizations and wel-
comed all children. Her newest publication, Unswaddling Pedagogy (2017), is a book for educators and parents. Her
new pedagogical lens—the unswaddling pedagogy—is inspired and fueled by the stories she has lived. Her passions are
her family + puppy, running, and creating an inclusive world.
Pedagogical Narration: Where to Start
Presenters: Caren Eigenmann and Sue Woodward
Date: Thursday, March 25, 2021
Time: 7:00 - 9:00 pm
Location: Online Via ZOOM
Fee: $10.00 members; $15.00 non-members
Suitable for all early learning professionals and parents.
Learn how we use observation in all its forms to reflect and interpret the learning taking place in your work with chil-
dren. Explore the purpose of pedagogical narration as described in the BC Early Learning Framework, learn about a
variety of styles and how we bring this back to children, families and teachers. In this workshop we will share some of
our pedagogical narrations and hope to inspire you to continue the practice in your own setting.
Caren has had many years of experience working with children of all ages. Over the last 20 years Caren has been an Out
of School Care supervisor, Preschool teacher, Support teacher, and has owned and operated her own Multi-age Family
Childcare facility. Caren has pursued several courses at Capilano University where the Reggio approach is strongly incor-
porated into the Early Childhood Program as well as participated in many workshops and professional development
classes where her passion and drive for her love of working with children is re-ignited again and again. In her spare
time Caren enjoys playing the flute and the piano. Caren ranks as a black belt in karate and has especially enjoyed
teaching children’s classes for many years and has also recently completed certification as a children’s yoga instructor.
Sue’s work with children has spanned 30 years and began first with parenting three sons. In 1994 Sue started a multi-
age family child care business which she ran for twelve years. Sue realized that working with young children was a call-
ing which grew through the ECE program at Burnaby Continuing Education. Here Sue gained a deeper love, enthusiasm
and joy for a field she feels so fortunate to be immersed in. Sue opened Childgarden Preschool in September 2007.
Greatly inspired by the Reggio Emilia philosophy, She strives to operate a preschool of excellence that listens to the chil-
dren, and motivates learning through an inquiry based curriculum that is relevant to them in an environment that is
stimulating, safe, warm and fun. Sue feels blessed to work with other teachers who share her love for children and com-
mitment to this community. Mentoring ECE students through practicums and offering workshops is a great opportunity
to share her passion.
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Presenter: Dr. Kym Stewart
Date: Saturday, March 27, 2021
Time: 9:30 - 11:30 am
Location: Online Via ZOOM
Fee: $10.00 members; $15.00 non-members
Suitable for all early learning professionals and parents.
Our current circumstances have made parents and educators rely on more screen time to educate and entertain young
children. But, how do you we find balance to promote creativity, imagination and engagement in this screen-
dependent world? This workshop will examine current research on the impact of screen time on young children's de-
velopment, creativity and engagement and provide links to non-screen resources for young children, their parents and
educators.
Kym Stewart holds a PhD in Education and an M.A in Communications from Simon Fraser University. Her PhD thesis ex-
plores her decades of media research, including various projects looking at children’s media culture and media educa-
tion practices. Her M.A. also explored youth media culture and is one of the earliest explorations of South Korea’s
youth gaming and PC-Bang culture. She currently works as an instructor in the School of Communication at Capilano
University.
Fun with Drums
Presenter: Terri-Mae Galligos
Date: Wednesday March 31, 2021
Time: 7:00 - 9:00pm
Location: Tri Cities CCRR Office Drum
Fee: $10.00 members $15.00 non-members Included!
Suitable for all early learning and child care professionals
Drumming is worldwide. Many cultures have drums and drum beats according to their connection to the land. Terri’s
approach to drumming is beginning with a story. What is a drum and what elements of Mother Earth is it made from?
Basic Drum beats and patterns and breathing is then discussed. As this is a beginner’s session, basic songs, nursery
rhymes, chants, lullabies are encouraged to be brought to the drumming circle. The intent is to have one feel comforta-
ble holding a drum and feeling its medicine.
Terri Mae Galligos belongs to the Tl’amin Nation (Northern Coast Salish). She is a district Aboriginal resource teacher for
the Coquitlam board of education. Her role is advocating Indigenous ways of being and decolonizing methodologies
through allyship. Terri believes in the honor of one is the honor of all and the dishonor of one is the dishonor of all. Build-
ing positive, sustainable relationships is Terri’s approach when debunking myths that her culture is something of the
past.
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Refund will not be provided if you experience technical difficulties with your equipment.
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Follow us on Twitter @YMCACCRR Like us at www.facebook.com/YMCACCRR/ @ymcaccrrTopic Date Time
ECPN Pedagogist Conversations: Thinking with the BC Early Learning Framework Tue. Jan 26 7:00 - 8:30 pm FREE
ECPN Pedagogist Conversations: Thinking with the BC Early Learning Framework Tue. Feb 23 7:00 - 8:30 pm FREE
ECPN Pedagogist Conversations: Thinking with the BC Early Learning Framework Tue. Mar 30 7:00 - 8:30 pm FREE
NETWORKING: Documentation: Critical Reflection & Making Learning Visible Thur. Jan 28 6:45 - 8:00 pm $5
NETWORKING: Exploring Science (Tri-Cities CCRR office) Wed. Feb 3 6:30 - 8:00 pm $5
Introduction to Sign Language for the Early Years Thur. Feb 4 7:00 - 9:00 pm $10 $15
Yoga for Toddlers Sat. Feb 6 9:30 - 11:30 am $10 $15
Music & Circle Time Wed. Feb 10 7:00 - 9:00 pm $10 $15
Connecting Through COVID in Early Years Settings Thur. Feb 11 7:00 - 9:00 pm $10 $15
Early Coding: Coding Without Computers Wed. Feb 17 7:00 - 9:00 pm $10 $15
Learning Through Play for All Ages Thur. Feb 18 7:00 - 9:00 pm $10 $15
Little Food Explorers: Nutritious snack Ideas for Your Child Care Centre Sat. Feb 20 9:30 - 11:30 am $10 $15
The Role of Play in Infant/Toddler Development Wed. Feb 24 7:00 - 9:00 pm $10 $15
Coaching Leaders Part 1 & 2 Wed. Mar 3 & 10 7:00 - 9:00 pm $15 $20
NETWORKING: Using Loose Parts for Play (Online using MS Teams) Thur. Mar 4 6:45 - 8:00 pm $5
Anti-Bias Curriculum for All Children to Have a Voice Sat. Mar 6 9:30 - 11:30 am $10 $15
Art of Oral Story Times Thur. Mar 11 7:00 - 9:00 pm $10 $15
The Importance of Aesthetics in Early Child Care Settings, Reggio Emilia Inspired Sat. Mar 13 9:30 - 11:30 am $10 $15
Positive Guidance for All Children Wed. Mar 17 7:00 - 9:00 pm $10 $15
How Starting Small Can Change Our Communities Thur. Mar 18 7:00 - 9:00 pm $10 $15
Supporting Families with Diverse and Complex Needs Sat. Mar 20 9:30 - 11:30 am $10 $15
Divergent Thinking and Imaginative Education Wed. Mar 24 7:00 - 9:00 pm $10 $15
Pedagogical Narration: Where to Start Thur. Mar 25 7:00 - 9:00 pm $10 $15
Finding Balance in an Ever-Changing World: Examining the Role of Media Sat. Mar 27 9:30 - 11:30 am $10 $15
Fun with Drums (Tri-Cities CCRR office) Wed. Mar 31 7:00 - 9:00 pm $10 $15
Good Beginnings Online Training for Family Child Care Providers
Responsible Adult & Wednesdays: Cost includes workbook
The Business of Family Child Care (30 hours) January 20 to March 10, 2021 9:30 am - 2:00 pm $275
Tri-Cities CCRR Office Location:
1130 C Austin Avenue
Coquitlam, BC V3K 3P5
604-931-3400
triccrr@gv.ymca.ca
Funding for this program is provided by the Province of British Columbia.
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