PRACTICAL & REJUVENATING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATORS
professional learning for your early years team that is practical & affordable
Online and Live professional development that will leave your team inspired, supported and excited to use their new learning the next day in their practice....and you can find room for in your budget!
I've supported Early Childhood Educators, Childminders, Assistant's, Directors and Trainers from all over the world to use loose parts in engaging play experiences that helps your team...
simplify planning, understand behaviours & build strong relationships.
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| IN THEIR OWN WORDS |
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Veronica's trainings are informative, succinct, easy to follow, and fun to watch. Veronica herself has a wealth of knowledge in early learning, from loose parts to sensory processing and delivers practical strategies for Educators at all levels of experience in their roles.
- Danielle Bourdin
Founder - Embolden Private Dayhome Community |
I’m Veronica Green, Early Childhood Educator & Consultant. For the past 8 years I’ve been mentoring and inspiring my fellow educators from all over the world. I share PRACTICAL & INSPIRING ideas to support your team with planning, documentation, understanding behaviours and building strong relationships
Using the power of play, loose parts & sensory processing I have carefully curated resources and professional development that connects theory to practice so that Educators become more knowledgeable, plan with ease, build relationships that last and most importantly...actually enjoy their role too! I have supported 300+ {and counting} ECE's in the Manitoba area and built relationships with directors like you who want to make real change in our profession and build strong happy teams that are driven to continue their passion for years..not months. |
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SELF-PACED ONLINE LEARNING
THE MODERN EDUCATOR TOOLKIT
YOUR GO TO ONLINE COLLECTION OF WORKSHOPS THAT ARE PRACTICAL, INSPIRING AND EASY TO IMPLEMENT DIRECTLY INTO YOUR PRACTICE.
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YOUR TEAM WILL LEARN HOW TO:
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A PRACTICAL AND EASY TO USE TOOLKIT TO REACH INTO THAT IS
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$49 CAD EACH
GROUPS OF 5 OR MORE SAVE 10%
To sign up your team, please send an email with the number of team members you'd like. I can help your team smoothly and quickly to get going with the toolkit!
WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THE TOOLKIT
LOOSE PARTS FOR BEGINNERS (1 HR)
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AFRAID TO BRING LOOSE PARTS INTO YOUR SETTING?
After this workshop, you'll feel confident to showcase these magical materials with parents and fellow educators and all of the amazing learning children will unfold along the way.
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PLANNING PROVOCATIONS (1.5 HRS)
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WONDERING WHAT TO DO IF THEY DON'T TOUCH THE PROVOCATION?
This is a VERY common question and I will share personal experience from my practice how I worked through this and the invaluable learning that can happen.
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SUPPORTING SENSORY NEEDS (3 HRS)
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THOUGHT SENSORY PLAY WAS JUST IN THE SENSORY BIN?
After this workshop, you'll clearly understand the myths around sensory play and how integral it is to all children's development.
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SOLVING BEHAVIOURS TOGETHER (1.5 HRS)
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TIRED OF TRADITIONAL BEHAVIOURAL STRATEGIES NOT WORKING & NEED PARENTS ONBOARD?
After this workshop, you'll have new and relationship building strategies that will support you, the child and the family to solving behaviours and creating better communication and calm.
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FAQ'S
WHAT IS THE GROUP RATE?
For groups 5 and up I offer a 10% discount! The Modern Educator Toolkit includes 7 hours of online PD that has unlimited access with no time limits to complete. Your team members can reach into their toolkit anytime they like and pull out a practical strategy whenever they need.
For groups 5 and up I offer a 10% discount! The Modern Educator Toolkit includes 7 hours of online PD that has unlimited access with no time limits to complete. Your team members can reach into their toolkit anytime they like and pull out a practical strategy whenever they need.
HOW DO I PURCHASE THIS TOOLKIT?
It's easy! Simply send an email to ronniespreschool@gmail.com and let me know how many toolkits you would like. I then send you a detailed email with the steps to complete setting up your team. I will send an invoice that is paid through Stripe and a link to a form for you to fill out with the names and email addresses of those who you're signing up. That's it! Once the invoice is paid and the form is complete, I take over and get everyone set up. Your team members will receive an on-boarding email from me, account setup email and access to video instructions walking them through how to access their member accounts, find the workshops and request their certificates of completion.
It's easy! Simply send an email to ronniespreschool@gmail.com and let me know how many toolkits you would like. I then send you a detailed email with the steps to complete setting up your team. I will send an invoice that is paid through Stripe and a link to a form for you to fill out with the names and email addresses of those who you're signing up. That's it! Once the invoice is paid and the form is complete, I take over and get everyone set up. Your team members will receive an on-boarding email from me, account setup email and access to video instructions walking them through how to access their member accounts, find the workshops and request their certificates of completion.
WHO IS THIS TOOLKIT FOR?
This toolkit is for Early Childhood Educators who want to nourish children's development of ALL ages through trusting relationships and engaging play experiences. Whether you support infants, toddlers or preschoolers the ideas and strategies presented will support all children of ages and needs in community, centres and home programs.
This toolkit is for Early Childhood Educators who want to nourish children's development of ALL ages through trusting relationships and engaging play experiences. Whether you support infants, toddlers or preschoolers the ideas and strategies presented will support all children of ages and needs in community, centres and home programs.
WILL THEY GET A CERTIFICATE?
YES! Simply fill out the request form at the end of each workshop with a short paragraph of your learning and takeaways. After all four workshops are done, you'll have completed 7 hours of PD from the comfort of your home. Your member account is personal to you and not to be shared. Therefore only one certificate will be issued per user account for each workshop and will be emailed within 5 business days. All necessary information is included but I cannot guarantee that they will be accepted across all governing bodies.
YES! Simply fill out the request form at the end of each workshop with a short paragraph of your learning and takeaways. After all four workshops are done, you'll have completed 7 hours of PD from the comfort of your home. Your member account is personal to you and not to be shared. Therefore only one certificate will be issued per user account for each workshop and will be emailed within 5 business days. All necessary information is included but I cannot guarantee that they will be accepted across all governing bodies.
HOW LONG WILL THEY HAVE ACCESS?
How does as long as you need sound? No more worrying about trying to catch the replay within 3 or 30 days. You can dive into the toolkit now, return to it in 3 days, 30 days, 6 months, a year....and longer. You've got unlimited viewing and no time limit here. I know your time is valuable and giving you all the time you need is best.
How does as long as you need sound? No more worrying about trying to catch the replay within 3 or 30 days. You can dive into the toolkit now, return to it in 3 days, 30 days, 6 months, a year....and longer. You've got unlimited viewing and no time limit here. I know your time is valuable and giving you all the time you need is best.
I'VE GOT TEAM MEMBERS THAT ARE NOT TECH SAVVY...IS THIS DIFFICULT?
The only thing you need to figure out is a password that you can remember! After you complete your purchase of the toolkit, you'll receive a welcome email that includes the steps and links to a video of walking you through how to set up your member account, access the workshops and request your certificate! I have walked educators through the steps over the phone too. You got this!
The only thing you need to figure out is a password that you can remember! After you complete your purchase of the toolkit, you'll receive a welcome email that includes the steps and links to a video of walking you through how to set up your member account, access the workshops and request your certificate! I have walked educators through the steps over the phone too. You got this!
WHAT IS THE REFUND POLICY?
Your satisfaction of this toolkit is my priority. Due to the nature of these digital online trainings there are no refunds, any additional support that you need is welcome. I have been known to jump on a zoom call to chat with my fellow educators.
Your satisfaction of this toolkit is my priority. Due to the nature of these digital online trainings there are no refunds, any additional support that you need is welcome. I have been known to jump on a zoom call to chat with my fellow educators.
what educator's are saying
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RUTH FRIESEN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATOR I just want to say how much I enjoyed the workshops. Excellent information, easy to understand and most of all I felt the love Ronnie has for children. PAT FURMAN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Very informative with practical advice! I particularly enjoyed the 5 W's framework for planning provocations. |
NINA PROUT CHILDMINDER The Supporting Sensory Needs workshop was invaluable, as it has allowed me to communicate effectively and gain the supports needed for a child in my care. JUDI MOYLE EARLY CHILDHOOD TRAINER I have been in the industry for 100 years, and needed support for my new Educators and finding you has given me everything I was looking for. |
LIVE WORKSHOPS
Just as we support children's individual needs, your team has specific and UNIQUE needs that require special attention and guidance. You probably have an interest in mind where you would like your team to go next in their professional development and my role is to LISTEN to the needs of your team and curate a workshop that will achieve your goals.
I take your needs, my knowledge and experience to create an experience for your team that enhances their knowledge, inspires and ignites their creativity and strengthens your team. |
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HOW DO I ACHIEVE THIS?
Through a 15-20 min conversation a few weeks before the workshop to get to know you, your team, philosophies and needs. I use this information to carefully research and plan professional development that is exactly what you need. One that encompasses play-based learning and opportunities for your team to engage in dialogue and hands-on learning. Just as the children learn through engaging conversation while using concrete objects in dynamic play....so do educators! |
| In their own words |
As a consultant who supports a number of day homes, as well as a parent, I took a lot of information away from the Supporting Sensory Needs Workshop. Most children have some form of sensory need that can be supported. Children don't need to be diagnosed with a sensory processing disorder for this workshop to benefit you.
- Amy Nunez
Child Care Consultant of Child Development Dayhomes
Child Care Consultant of Child Development Dayhomes
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LOOSE PARTS
Just getting started with loose parts or want to go to the next level? I can show you simple and practical ways to introduce these magical materials into any age group, from infancy to school age, how these intelligent materials will enhance children's learning across all domains, how to find them and some easy storage ideas to stay organized. Once you are ready to go deeper, we can look at the theory of loose parts in more detail, see the connections between loose parts, schemas, types of play, and sensory processing. Educators will feel confident bringing loose parts into their programs and communicating their benefits to parents and the community.
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INVITATIONS TO PLAY & PROVOCATIONS
Planning and knowing what materials to use can be overwhelming for many Educators. In this workshop I will walk you through my process of planning using the 5 W's and asking yourself specific questions to guide you in your planning. I will tie in key elements of theory that will help you with planning around multiple interests using emergent curriculum and in the moment planning. Educators will also learn how to use loose parts and plan meaningful and engaging learning experiences across all domains and for all learners.
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PROCESS ART
Ready to make a change in your art area and embrace the process of teaching children how to use a variety of materials such as clay, watercolours and charcoal? Or explore the many ways to create art through collage and sculpture but not sure where or how to start? Or need to learn how to educate families on how their child will learn important skills through process art? This workshop is hands on and provides Educators with simple and easy ways to introduce process art into their programs, how to connect the learning across domains and how to set up their art areas.
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SENSORY PROCESSING
Want to understand behaviours better? What if I told you that our sensory systems have a big role in communicating our needs! In this workshop I walk you through the 8 senses and provide examples of how each sense is communicating a need through behaviours. Educators will learn simple, economical strategies and ideas to provide accommodations in their programs and learning environments. This information will help Educators build strong relationships with the children and their families.
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Want a different topic? Here is a list of areas I have done workshops on or can create a custom one for your team.
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Outdoor Learning
Music & Movement Sensory Play Building |
Math & Science
Learning Environments Documentation Literacy & Writing in the Early Years |
| In their own words |
The staff enjoyed the Provocations workshop very much. The next day the staff were bringing in loose parts from home and were very excited. You could have not explained Provocations / Emergent Curriculum / Reggio Emilia Approach any more clearer. The presentation was amazing and having all the materials to see, touch and create and play with was extremely beneficial. You have helped many childcare educators and gave them the tools and guidelines to teach in a whole new way. Thank you!
- Colleen Berg
Assistant Director of Rainbow Day Nursery
Assistant Director of Rainbow Day Nursery
Due to COVID 19, live workshops are on zoom. There are many photos, videos and additional resources I provide to support your team.
Listening to a presentation with visuals, video and stories is only part of supporting your team. Bringing inspirational materials specifically curated to connect the theory, knowledge and practical strategies into a hands-on learning experience will motivate and inspire your team to implement it into their practice. During this portion of the workshop I facilitate the educators learning by listening, observing and guiding their thoughts through open-ended questions. Integrating the information into practical aspects so they are confident and motivated to go back to their learning environments with their own sense of wonder and curiosity.
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As an Educator it allowed me to exchange information with my team and it updated my knowledge on schemas, a subject that I feel I needed more advancement in. I feel I now can work with my team and build our curriculum using the knowledge they obtained from the workshop. Thank you for your informative workshop, you put a lot of time and effort in making it relative to our needs.
- Susan Brown
Executive Director of On The Move Inc.
Executive Director of On The Move Inc.
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Carefully curated resources that will supplement the presentation but also serve as a source of support after the workshop. You will receive a digital PDF of the resource guide a few days before the workshop and I will bring any copies needed for the presentation. The resource guides typically contain cheat sheets, reflective question worksheets and lists of resources.
Pictures are an example of the resource guide from the Connecting Loose Parts & Schemas Workshop
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Veronica is so easy to listen to and shares her information in such a way that it just draws you in and gets you excited to learn more by using props, videos, real life scenarios, etc. She is very knowledgeable and better yet passionate about her work, and it shows! If you ever get the chance to learn from her, don’t miss the opportunity- you won’t regret it!”
- Amberly Labrre
Early Childhood Educator |
Looking for a more one-on-one relationship AND want to transform your learning environment?
I will carefully work with you and your team to guide you through a reflective process to create the learning environment that you have always wanted. More importantly it will be one that WORKS FOR YOU AND THE CHILDREN.
Fill in the contact form below to inquire more about working with me to transform your environment!
Fill in the contact form below to inquire more about working with me to transform your environment!
More Educator Comments
"It reminded me to observe the children and be aware of the schemas and offer challenging and stimulating open ended loose materials." - Burcu Acar (ECE)
"Ronnie was very passionate about what she does and was a positive role model for an ECE. She inspired me to be more creative and showed ways to be creative without needing to spend a lot of money." - Madison Dextor (ECE)
"Of all the sensory processing disorder workshops I've attended, this is by far my favourite. The workshop was very easy to follow, easy to understand, and very informative! - Nancy Anaya (ECE)