2-Hour Early Childhood Masterclass

2-Hour Early Childhood Masterclass
Duration: 2 hours
Date: Tuesday 28th April 2026
QLD/NSW/ACT/VIC/ - 6:00pm - 8:00pm
WA - 6:00pm - 8:00pm
NT/SA Thursday 30th April 2026
Delivery: Live online via Zoom

Module Structure:
Welcome

Module 1: Key Early Childhood Theorists

Overview: Piaget, Vygotsky, Montessori, Froebel
Quick interactive poll or reflection: “Which theory resonates most with your practice?”
Practical takeaway: Apply one key principle in your classroom this week

Module 2: Personal Philosophy & Erikson

Guided reflection: “How do my experiences and values shape my teaching?”
Brief overview of Erikson’s 8 stages
Mini activity: Identify one strategy to support a stage relevant to your classroom

Session 3: Attachment Theory

Core principles of Bowlby & Ainsworth
Discussion: How attachment affects daily interactions
Quick takeaway: 1-2 practices to foster secure attachment today

Session 4: Play Therapy & Trauma-Informed Practice

Overview of play therapy techniques for emotional & behavioural support
Core trauma-informed strategies for a safe learning environment
Interactive: Share one small change to implement immediately

Session 5: Educator Wellbeing

Importance of self-care and stress management
Practical strategies for maintaining wellbeing
Reflection: Pick one wellbeing habit to implement this week

Wrap-Up & Action Planning

Recap all key takeaways
Interactive: Each participant chooses 1 actionable change per session topic
Encourage continued reflection and exploration beyond the course

Additional Materials

Workbook / PDF: Condensed summary of theorists, attachment tips, trauma-informed strategies, and wellbeing tools
Action Planner: One-page template for applying insights immediately in the classroom