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      • The Power of Risky and Messy Play
      • Safeguarding Children: Supporting Child Safety in Early Learning Environments
      • Guiding Children's Behaviour in Early Childhood
      • Educational Leader
      • Critical Reflection
      • Supporting Children's Additional Needs
      • Supporting Educator's Wellbeing
      • Nature Play and Children's Wellbeing
      • Provocations in Play
      • Developmental Theorists
      • Nature and Sustainability
      • STEAM in Early Childhood
      • Cultural and Indigenous Practices
      • Language and Numeracy
      • Strengthening Relationships
      • Play with Purpose
      • Responding to Family Concerns and Complaints
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      • Guiding Children's Behaviour in Early Childhood
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    • Creative Therapies
    • Behaviour and Belonging as a Blueprint
    • Guiding Children's Behaviour
    • The ECE Foundations Series
    • 8 x 10-minute courses
    • 10 x 10-minute courses
    • Children's Learning Experiences
    • Being an Area Manager
    • 1200 Phonic Digital Cards
    • 100 Early Learning Experiences per Age Group - 500 TOTAL
  • Assessment and Rating Preparation
    • Assessment and Rating - National Quality Framework Complete Early Learning Pack
    • Assessment & Rating: Meet & Exceed Checklist & Reflection Tool
    • The Ultimate NQF Assessment & Rating Masterclass
    • National Quality Framework - Overview
    • Assessment and Rating Workbook + 3 x Mini Courses
    • Assessment and Rating Workbook
    • 5-day in service visit
    • 2-Day Assessment and Rating and Exceeding Conference
    • 2-Day Assessment and Rating Mock Review
    • Zoom/In-person Support
    • VIP Membership
    • VIP Membership - OOSH/OSHC
    • Meeting and Exceeding the National Quality Framework - 1 day Course
    • Meeting and Exceeding Quality Area 2 - Children's Health and Safety
    • Meeting and Exceeding Quality Area 1 - Educational Program and Practice
    • Meeting and Exceeding Quality Area 7 - Governance and Leadership
  • Reflect and Reconnect
    • Reflect and Reconnect - Australia >
      • Reflect and Reconnect: 52 Weeks of Growth, Collaboration, and Critical Reflection
      • 52 Weeks of Reflect and Reconnect
      • Reflect and Rise - 12-months of Educator Professional Development and Growth
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      • Saturday Session - Online
      • Weekend of Early Childhood Excellence - Australia
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      • Ignite & Inspire: The Heart of Early Childhood - Australia
    • March Conference 2026 >
      • The Whole Child: Enhancing Development through Play and Wellbeing - Sydney
      • The Whole Child: Enhancing Development through Play and Wellbeing - Melbourne
      • The Whole Child: Enhancing Development through Play and Wellbeing - Brisbane
    • August 2026 >
      • Brisbane - Early Childhood Sparkle Summit xo Empowering Educators through Play, Leadership, and Wellbeing
      • Melbourne - Early Childhood Sparkle Summit xo Empowering Educators through Play, Leadership, and Wellbeing
      • Perth- Early Childhood Sparkle Summit xo Empowering Educators through Play, Leadership, and Wellbeing
      • Sydney - Early Childhood Sparkle Summit xo Empowering Educators through Play, Leadership, and Wellbeing
    • October 2026 >
      • New York - Early Childhood Sparkle Summit xo Empowering Educators through Play, Leadership, and Wellbeing
      • Chicago - Early Childhood Sparkle Summit xo Empowering Educators through Play, Leadership, and Wellbeing
      • Denver - Early Childhood Sparkle Summit xo Empowering Educators through Play, Leadership, and Wellbeing
      • Houston - Early Childhood Sparkle Summit xo Empowering Educators through Play, Leadership, and Wellbeing
      • Los Angeles - Early Childhood Sparkle Summit xo Empowering Educators through Play, Leadership, and Wellbeing
  • Early Childhood Excellence
    • Early Childhood Educators >
      • Igniting Passionate Educators >
        • Igniting Passionate Educators! - 2 Hour Course
        • Ignite, Inspire, Reflect, Connect: A Day of Learning for Passionate ECE Professionals
    • Leading with Impact - Courses >
      • Leading with Impact - 2-Day Course Melbourne
      • Leading with Impact: A Professional Development Course for Centre Managers - 2-Day Course Online
      • Leading with Impact: A Professional Development Course for Centre Managers - 12-week Sessions
    • Educational Leadership >
      • Nurturing Educational Leadership: Linking Program, Practice, and Quality in Early Childhood Education
  • Australian Framework
    • EYLF (Early Years Learning Framework) Early Learning Workbook
    • MTOP - My Time Our Place - Ages 5 - 12 years
  • Early Childhood Retreats xo
    • Bali >
      • Bali Educational Retreat
      • Bali Educator Fun in the Sun
      • Bali Leadership Retreat
      • Bali Tours xo
    • Tassie Treats - Growing Minds Retreat: Nurturing Educators
    • Queenstown - Igniting Passionate Educators
    • Phuket, Thailand - Igniting Passionate Early Childhood Educators
    • Vietnam - Play, Creativity, and Children's Development Retreat
    • Italy - Rome, and Tuscany Theorists, and Play
    • Thailand - ​Leadership and Management
    • Fiji xo - Play, Pause, & Reflect: An Educator’s Retreat
    • Spain
    • Denver and New York City
    • Whistler, Canada
  • Contact
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  • Family Support
    • Supporting Your Child with Guidance, Routine, and Structure
    • Development and Learning Course for Families with Children in Early Childhood
  • Health and Wellness
    • Wellness Courses xo >
      • Wednesday Wine & Wellness xo
      • Winter Wellbeing for Early Childhood Educators
      • Mindful Moments: A 2-Hour Journey to Wellbeing
      • Holistic Nature and Wellbeing Course
      • Eradicating Loneliness xo
  • 12 Months of Early Childhood Educator Meetings
  • 12--Months of Early Childhood Digital Magazine
  • THRIVE in Nature™
    • THRIVE in Nature™
    • THRIVE in Nature™ - 2 hour course
  • The S.P.A.R.K.L.E. Method™
    • The S.P.A.R.K.L.E. Method™ - 1-Day Course
    • The S.P.A.R.K.L.E. Method™ - 2 Hour Course
  • “Foundations of Self: A Psychosocial Wellbeing Framework”
    • “Foundations of Self: A Psychosocial Wellbeing Framework” 1-Day Online Course
    • “Foundations of Self: A Psychosocial Wellbeing Framework” - 2-Hour Course
    • "Foundations of Self: A Psychosocial Wellbeing Framework" 12-Month Workbook
  • Social and Emotional Wellbeing in Children
    • From Feelings to Flourishing: Supporting Social-Emotional Wellbeing in Children
    • A Practical Day of Emotional Growth, Resilience, & Joy in Early Childhood
  • Rhythm and Bloom xo
    • Rhythm and Bloom - 2 hour course
    • Rhythm and Bloom - 1-Day Course
    • Rhythm and Bloom - 2-Day Course
  • About your Facilitator - Kelly Hallas
  • ​Guiding Growth: Behaviour, Inclusion, and Wellbeing in Practice

​Guiding Growth: Behaviour, Inclusion, and Wellbeing in Practice

​Guiding Growth: Behaviour, Inclusion, and Wellbeing in Practice

ONLINE - BOOK HERE - Individual $129
ONLINE - BOOK HERE - Team - $599
ONLINE - Saturday 7th February 2026
Time:
 9:00am – 4:30pm New South Wales, Victoria, Tasmania
8:00am - 3:30pm - Queensland
8:30am - 4:00pm - South Australia, Northern Territory
​6:00am - 1:30pm - Western Australia 


IN-PERSON
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Cairns

Park Regis North Quay
6:30pm - 8:30pm 
Tuesday - 24th March 2026
293 N Quay, Brisbane City QLD 4000
(5-minute walk from Roma Street Train Station)
$299 - Includes morning tea, lunch, and afternoon tea
BOOK HERE - Individual - $299

Sydney

​Park Regis North Quay
6:30pm - 8:30pm 
Tuesday - 24th March 2026
293 N Quay, Brisbane City QLD 4000
(5-minute walk from Roma Street Train Station)
$299 - Includes morning tea, lunch, and afternoon tea
BOOK HERE - Individual - $299

Melbourne

​Park Regis North Quay
6:30pm - 8:30pm 
Tuesday - 24th March 2026
293 N Quay, Brisbane City QLD 4000
(5-minute walk from Roma Street Train Station)
$299 - Includes morning tea, lunch, and afternoon tea
BOOK HERE - Individual - $299

Brisbane

Park Regis North Quay
6:30pm - 8:30pm 
Tuesday - 24th March 2026
293 N Quay, Brisbane City QLD 4000
(5-minute walk from Roma Street Train Station)
$299 - Includes morning tea, lunch, and afternoon tea
BOOK HERE - Individual - $299

Adelaide

Park Regis North Quay
6:30pm - 8:30pm 
Tuesday - 24th March 2026
293 N Quay, Brisbane City QLD 4000
(5-minute walk from Roma Street Train Station)
$299 - Includes morning tea, lunch, and afternoon tea
BOOK HERE - Individual - $299

​Perth

Park Regis North Quay
6:30pm - 8:30pm 
Tuesday - 24th March 2026
293 N Quay, Brisbane City QLD 4000
(5-minute walk from Roma Street Train Station)
$299 - Includes morning tea, lunch, and afternoon tea
BOOK HERE - Individual - $299
​Guiding Growth: Behaviour, Inclusion, and Wellbeing in Practice

Course Overview:
This one-day course is designed to equip early childhood educators with practical strategies and knowledge to:
  • Support children’s social-emotional development and resilience
  • Guide behaviour in a strengths-based, inclusive way
  • Foster wellbeing for both educators and children
  • Create safe, engaging, and intentional learning environments
  • Bring joy, creativity, and playfulness into daily practice
The course includes a balance of theory, practical examples, and hands-on activities to ensure educators leave with actionable strategies they can implement immediately in their classrooms.

What Educators Will Learn
  1. How to support children’s emotional intelligence, resilience, and growth mindset.
  2. Strategies for guiding behaviour and supporting children with additional needs.
  3. How to design nature-based and play-focused learning experiences.
  4. Ways to maintain personal wellbeing and create a joyful workplace.
  5. Practical approaches to supervision and intentional learning environments.
  6. Creative, playful strategies to engage and energise children.

One-Day Early Childhood Professional Learning – Time: 9:00am – 5:00pm
Theme: Emotional Intelligence, Resilience, Wellbeing & Intentional Practice
9:00–10:00am
Session 1: Emotional Intelligence & Resilience
Explore emotional literacy, self-regulation, empathy, and social skills. Learn strategies to help children develop persistence, optimism, and confidence.

10:00–11:00am
Session 2: Guiding Children’s Behaviour + Supporting Children with Additional Needs
Understand behaviour as communication. Discover inclusive, strengths-based strategies to support all children.

11:00–12:00pm
Session 3: The Power of Nature Play
Explore outdoor learning, risk-taking, and curiosity. Learn to design nature-based provocations that inspire engagement and creativity.
12:00–1:00pm
Lunch

1:00–2:00pm
Session 4: Wellbeing for Educators – Caring for the Carers
Discover positive psychology strategies for self-care, boundaries, and sustaining joy in your work.

2:00–3:00pm
Session 5: Active Supervision and Intentional Environments
Learn to create safe, engaging, and emotionally responsive learning spaces. Practical tips for supervision and environment setup.

3:00–4:00pm
Session 6: Spark & Play – Fun, Engaging Learning Experiences
Participate in playful, hands-on activities that spark creativity, joy, and engagement for children.

4:00–4:30pm
Reflection & Wrap-Up
Reflect on key learnings, action plan for your classroom, and share ideas with colleagues.

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  • Home
  • Support Groups
    • Support Groups xo Australia >
      • Reflect, Reset, and Rise - Working Collaboratively as a Team
      • Active Supervision & Intentional Environments: Creating Safe, Engaging Spaces for Learning
      • The Power of Risky and Messy Play
      • Safeguarding Children: Supporting Child Safety in Early Learning Environments
      • Guiding Children's Behaviour in Early Childhood
      • Educational Leader
      • Critical Reflection
      • Supporting Children's Additional Needs
      • Supporting Educator's Wellbeing
      • Nature Play and Children's Wellbeing
      • Provocations in Play
      • Developmental Theorists
      • Nature and Sustainability
      • STEAM in Early Childhood
      • Cultural and Indigenous Practices
      • Language and Numeracy
      • Strengthening Relationships
      • Play with Purpose
      • Responding to Family Concerns and Complaints
    • Support Groups xo Canada xo >
      • Guiding Children's Behaviour in Early Childhood
    • Support Groups xo United States xo
    • Support Groups xo United Kingdom
  • Online Courses
    • Creative Therapies
    • Behaviour and Belonging as a Blueprint
    • Guiding Children's Behaviour
    • The ECE Foundations Series
    • 8 x 10-minute courses
    • 10 x 10-minute courses
    • Children's Learning Experiences
    • Being an Area Manager
    • 1200 Phonic Digital Cards
    • 100 Early Learning Experiences per Age Group - 500 TOTAL
  • Assessment and Rating Preparation
    • Assessment and Rating - National Quality Framework Complete Early Learning Pack
    • Assessment & Rating: Meet & Exceed Checklist & Reflection Tool
    • The Ultimate NQF Assessment & Rating Masterclass
    • National Quality Framework - Overview
    • Assessment and Rating Workbook + 3 x Mini Courses
    • Assessment and Rating Workbook
    • 5-day in service visit
    • 2-Day Assessment and Rating and Exceeding Conference
    • 2-Day Assessment and Rating Mock Review
    • Zoom/In-person Support
    • VIP Membership
    • VIP Membership - OOSH/OSHC
    • Meeting and Exceeding the National Quality Framework - 1 day Course
    • Meeting and Exceeding Quality Area 2 - Children's Health and Safety
    • Meeting and Exceeding Quality Area 1 - Educational Program and Practice
    • Meeting and Exceeding Quality Area 7 - Governance and Leadership
  • Reflect and Reconnect
    • Reflect and Reconnect - Australia >
      • Reflect and Reconnect: 52 Weeks of Growth, Collaboration, and Critical Reflection
      • 52 Weeks of Reflect and Reconnect
      • Reflect and Rise - 12-months of Educator Professional Development and Growth
    • Reflect and Reconnect - Canada
    • Reflect and Reconnect - United States of America
    • Reflect and Reconnect - United Kingdom
  • Menus
  • Our Conferences
    • November Conference xo >
      • Saturday Session - Online
      • Weekend of Early Childhood Excellence - Australia
    • February Conferences >
      • Ignite & Inspire: The Heart of Early Childhood - Australia
    • March Conference 2026 >
      • The Whole Child: Enhancing Development through Play and Wellbeing - Sydney
      • The Whole Child: Enhancing Development through Play and Wellbeing - Melbourne
      • The Whole Child: Enhancing Development through Play and Wellbeing - Brisbane
    • August 2026 >
      • Brisbane - Early Childhood Sparkle Summit xo Empowering Educators through Play, Leadership, and Wellbeing
      • Melbourne - Early Childhood Sparkle Summit xo Empowering Educators through Play, Leadership, and Wellbeing
      • Perth- Early Childhood Sparkle Summit xo Empowering Educators through Play, Leadership, and Wellbeing
      • Sydney - Early Childhood Sparkle Summit xo Empowering Educators through Play, Leadership, and Wellbeing
    • October 2026 >
      • New York - Early Childhood Sparkle Summit xo Empowering Educators through Play, Leadership, and Wellbeing
      • Chicago - Early Childhood Sparkle Summit xo Empowering Educators through Play, Leadership, and Wellbeing
      • Denver - Early Childhood Sparkle Summit xo Empowering Educators through Play, Leadership, and Wellbeing
      • Houston - Early Childhood Sparkle Summit xo Empowering Educators through Play, Leadership, and Wellbeing
      • Los Angeles - Early Childhood Sparkle Summit xo Empowering Educators through Play, Leadership, and Wellbeing
  • Early Childhood Excellence
    • Early Childhood Educators >
      • Igniting Passionate Educators >
        • Igniting Passionate Educators! - 2 Hour Course
        • Ignite, Inspire, Reflect, Connect: A Day of Learning for Passionate ECE Professionals
    • Leading with Impact - Courses >
      • Leading with Impact - 2-Day Course Melbourne
      • Leading with Impact: A Professional Development Course for Centre Managers - 2-Day Course Online
      • Leading with Impact: A Professional Development Course for Centre Managers - 12-week Sessions
    • Educational Leadership >
      • Nurturing Educational Leadership: Linking Program, Practice, and Quality in Early Childhood Education
  • Australian Framework
    • EYLF (Early Years Learning Framework) Early Learning Workbook
    • MTOP - My Time Our Place - Ages 5 - 12 years
  • Early Childhood Retreats xo
    • Bali >
      • Bali Educational Retreat
      • Bali Educator Fun in the Sun
      • Bali Leadership Retreat
      • Bali Tours xo
    • Tassie Treats - Growing Minds Retreat: Nurturing Educators
    • Queenstown - Igniting Passionate Educators
    • Phuket, Thailand - Igniting Passionate Early Childhood Educators
    • Vietnam - Play, Creativity, and Children's Development Retreat
    • Italy - Rome, and Tuscany Theorists, and Play
    • Thailand - ​Leadership and Management
    • Fiji xo - Play, Pause, & Reflect: An Educator’s Retreat
    • Spain
    • Denver and New York City
    • Whistler, Canada
  • Contact
  • Terms and conditions
  • Family Support
    • Supporting Your Child with Guidance, Routine, and Structure
    • Development and Learning Course for Families with Children in Early Childhood
  • Health and Wellness
    • Wellness Courses xo >
      • Wednesday Wine & Wellness xo
      • Winter Wellbeing for Early Childhood Educators
      • Mindful Moments: A 2-Hour Journey to Wellbeing
      • Holistic Nature and Wellbeing Course
      • Eradicating Loneliness xo
  • 12 Months of Early Childhood Educator Meetings
  • 12--Months of Early Childhood Digital Magazine
  • THRIVE in Nature™
    • THRIVE in Nature™
    • THRIVE in Nature™ - 2 hour course
  • The S.P.A.R.K.L.E. Method™
    • The S.P.A.R.K.L.E. Method™ - 1-Day Course
    • The S.P.A.R.K.L.E. Method™ - 2 Hour Course
  • “Foundations of Self: A Psychosocial Wellbeing Framework”
    • “Foundations of Self: A Psychosocial Wellbeing Framework” 1-Day Online Course
    • “Foundations of Self: A Psychosocial Wellbeing Framework” - 2-Hour Course
    • "Foundations of Self: A Psychosocial Wellbeing Framework" 12-Month Workbook
  • Social and Emotional Wellbeing in Children
    • From Feelings to Flourishing: Supporting Social-Emotional Wellbeing in Children
    • A Practical Day of Emotional Growth, Resilience, & Joy in Early Childhood
  • Rhythm and Bloom xo
    • Rhythm and Bloom - 2 hour course
    • Rhythm and Bloom - 1-Day Course
    • Rhythm and Bloom - 2-Day Course
  • About your Facilitator - Kelly Hallas
  • ​Guiding Growth: Behaviour, Inclusion, and Wellbeing in Practice