Sure! To incorporate developmental domains into your S.P.A.R.K.L.E. Method™ workshop, I’ll align the pillars with key developmental areas in early childhood, such as social-emotional development, cognitive development, physical development, and language development. Here’s a version of your content with developmental domains added:
The S.P.A.R.K.L.E. Method™The S.P.A.R.K.L.E. Method™ in Early Childhood Education
A 2-Hour Workshop for Educators to Support and Nurture Joy, Connection & Child Wellbeing
Total Time: 2 Hours
Includes discussion, reflection, group activities, and practical takeaways
Information sheet for Early Childhood Educator, and Families
Workshop OverviewThe S.P.A.R.K.L.E. Method™ offers a heart-led holistic approach to wellbeing, designed for young children. This session helps educators embed each pillar into daily routines, interactions, and intentional teaching—creating calm, connected, joyful learning environments. The pillars are aligned with developmental domains to ensure children’s emotional, social, cognitive, and physical needs are met.
Workshop Breakdown🔹 Part 1: Introduction & Intentions (15 mins)
🔹 Part 2: The Pillars in Practice (60 mins)Each pillar includes:
✨ Mini explanation
🧸 Child-friendly version
💡 Implementation ideas
💬 Role-play or scenario discussion
🎨 Practical activity suggestion
Pillars & Developmental Domains
🔹 Part 3: Real-Life Integration (30 mins)🧠 Group Brainstorm:
🔹 Part 4: Reflect & Shine (15 mins)Personal Reflection:
Included Resources:
The S.P.A.R.K.L.E. Method™The S.P.A.R.K.L.E. Method™ in Early Childhood Education
A 2-Hour Workshop for Educators to Support and Nurture Joy, Connection & Child Wellbeing
Total Time: 2 Hours
Includes discussion, reflection, group activities, and practical takeaways
Information sheet for Early Childhood Educator, and Families
Workshop OverviewThe S.P.A.R.K.L.E. Method™ offers a heart-led holistic approach to wellbeing, designed for young children. This session helps educators embed each pillar into daily routines, interactions, and intentional teaching—creating calm, connected, joyful learning environments. The pillars are aligned with developmental domains to ensure children’s emotional, social, cognitive, and physical needs are met.
Workshop Breakdown🔹 Part 1: Introduction & Intentions (15 mins)
- Welcome, Acknowledgement of Country
- What is the S.P.A.R.K.L.E. Method™?
- Why emotional wellbeing matters in early childhood (linked to EYLF Outcome 3 & Social-Emotional Development)
- Overview of the 7 pillars and how they align with trauma-informed, child-centred care
🔹 Part 2: The Pillars in Practice (60 mins)Each pillar includes:
✨ Mini explanation
🧸 Child-friendly version
💡 Implementation ideas
💬 Role-play or scenario discussion
🎨 Practical activity suggestion
Pillars & Developmental Domains
- 🌸 S — Self-Love & Kindness
“I am special just as I am.”
Developmental Domain: Social-Emotional Development- Mirror play, ‘I Am’ affirmation walls, soft spaces for self-regulation
- Encourages children to develop positive self-esteem and self-regulation
- Supports emotional resilience and healthy social interactions
- Mirror play, ‘I Am’ affirmation walls, soft spaces for self-regulation
- 🌈 P — Positive Thinking
“I can choose to be happy!”
Developmental Domain: Cognitive Development & Emotional Intelligence- Gratitude circles, morning mood check-ins, optimism storytelling
- Helps children develop problem-solving skills, positive thinking, and emotional awareness
- Gratitude circles, morning mood check-ins, optimism storytelling
- 💌 A — Acts of Kindness
“Helping friends makes my heart happy.”
Developmental Domain: Social Development & Empathy- Kindness jars, buddy systems, compliment cards
- Promotes empathy, cooperation, and understanding of others’ feelings
- Kindness jars, buddy systems, compliment cards
- 🌿 R — Rituals in Nature
“The Earth helps me feel calm.”
Developmental Domain: Physical Development & Emotional Regulation- Outdoor mindfulness walks, sensory nature tables, rhythm songs
- Fosters motor skills, nature connection, and sensory processing
- Outdoor mindfulness walks, sensory nature tables, rhythm songs
- 💖 K — Kindred Friendships
“Friends make life sparkle.”
Developmental Domain: Social Development & Communication- Group games, community drawings, friendship bracelets
- Enhances communication skills, teamwork, and the ability to form healthy relationships
- Group games, community drawings, friendship bracelets
- 💗 L — Loving Self-Care
“Taking care of me is important.”
Developmental Domain: Physical & Emotional Development- Calm corners, yoga for kids, rest routines
- Supports physical self-care routines and emotional regulation through mindfulness activities
- Calm corners, yoga for kids, rest routines
- ✨ E — Express Your Joy
“I love to move, sing, and dance!”
Developmental Domain: Physical & Cognitive Development- Music movement time, dancing transitions, joy jars
- Enhances motor skills, creativity, and cognitive flexibility
- Music movement time, dancing transitions, joy jars
🔹 Part 3: Real-Life Integration (30 mins)🧠 Group Brainstorm:
- How can we embed this in the daily program?
- Which pillar do our children need most right now?
- How do we support wellbeing without adding to our workload?
- Weekly “Sparkle Focus” pillar
- Visual displays/posters
- Parent involvement ideas
- Linking to EYLF & NQS (Outcome 3, QA5: Relationships, QA1: Practice)
🔹 Part 4: Reflect & Shine (15 mins)Personal Reflection:
- “Which pillar am I called to model more intentionally?”
- “What’s one small change I can make tomorrow?”
- Circle check-out: One word to describe how you’re feeling
- Optional: Sparkle Ceremony (glitter jar intention or affirmation cards)
Included Resources:
- Printable Sparkle Poster for Classrooms
- Mini Guide: “How to Sparkle Each Day”
- Family Handout: “Bringing Sparkle Home”
- Reflective Journal Page for Educators
- EYLF/NQS Links Summary