Early Childhood Educator Wellbeing Retreat
Early Childhood Educator Wellbeing Retreat
Saturday–Friday - Early Childhood Educator Wellbeing Retreat
SATURDAY — ARRIVAL & UNWIND
3:00pm – 4:00pm - Arrival & Poolside Welcome
- Welcome gift bag
5:00pm – 6:00pm - Cocktail Connection
- Share intentions for the week, meet other attendees over cocktails
6:00pm – 8:00pm - Dinner
- Cocktail and Dinner included
SUNDAY — FREE DAY
Theme: “Settle In & Sparkle”
7:00am - 8:00am
Mimosas, Yoga, and Mindfulness
8:00am – 9:30am - Breakfast
- Poolside dining
10:00am – 6:00pm - Free Time
Meet for lunch at the hotel 1:00pm - 2:00pm
- Pool, spa, beach club, shopping, journaling, reading, relaxing
6:00pm – 8:00pm - Dinner
- Cocktail and Dinner included
MONDAY — TRAINING DAY 1
Theme: “Wellbeing & Positive Psychology Foundations”
7:30am – 8:30am - Breakfast
Morning Sessions
9:00am – 10:00am -
Session 1: You Matter & Your Mental Health Matters
- Strengths, joy, self-belief
10:00am – 11:00am - Session 2: Understanding Stress & Burnout
- Identify stressors, reset strategies
11:00am – 12:00pm - Session 3: Resilience & Self-Worth
- Confidence, emotional safety, identity
12:00pm – 1:00pm - Lunch
Afternoon Sessions
1:00pm – 2:00pm -
Session 4: Boundaries & Self-Respect for Educators
- Preserve energy, say no with grace
2:00pm – 3:00pm -
Session 5: Embedding Wellbeing in Daily Practice
- Tiny, sustainable habits for everyday joy
Session 6: Children’s Wellbeing Foundations
- Co-regulation, emotional literacy, relationships, predictability
- Session 7: Rediscovering Purpose & Integration
- Reconnect with why you chose early childhood education, reflect on key takeaways
6:00pm – 8:00pm - Dinner
- Cocktail and Dinner included
TUESDAY — TRAINING DAY 2
Theme: “Children’s Wellbeing & Play-Based Practice”
7:30am – 8:30am - Breakfast
Morning Sessions
9:00am – 10:00am -
Session 8: Supporting Children’s Emotional Regulation
- Calm corners, visual tools, sensory invitations
10:00am – 11:00am -
Session 9: Play-Based Practice Reinvented
- Adult & child play: emotion stones, sensory trays, dramatic play boxes, collaborative murals
11:00am – 12:00pm -
Session 10: Children’s Behaviour as Communication
- Attachment-informed approaches, empathetic responses
12:00pm – 1:00pm - Lunch
Afternoon Sessions
1:00pm – 2:00pm -
Session 11: Creating Calm, Predictable Learning Environments
- Routines, transitions, classroom harmony
2:00pm – 3:00pm -
Session 12: Creative Reflection & Cocktails/Art
- Watercolour, collages, metallic sparkle pieces, cocktails in hand
3:00pm – 5:00pm -
Optional Pool, Reflection & Cocktails
6:00pm – 8:00pm - Dinner
- Cocktail and Dinner included
- Theme: “Enrichment takeaways from the training days”
WEDNESDAY — FREE EXPLORATION / LEISURE DAY
8:00am – 9:30am - Breakfast
- 10:00am – 1:00pm - Free Exploration / Leisure
- Pool lounging with drinks and snacks
- Spa treatments, massages, or beauty sessions
- Shopping at local markets or boutiques
- Journaling, reading, or quiet reflection
1:00pm – 2:00pm - Lunch
2:00pm – 5:00pm - Leisure / Optional Poolside Activities
- Float in the pool, sip optional extra cocktails, enjoy quiet time
- Optional cultural or shopping excursions for small groups
6:00pm – 8:00pm - Dinner
- Cocktail and Dinner included
- Theme: “What delights did you discover today?”
THURSDAY — FREE EXPLORATION / LEISURE DAY
8:00am – 9:30am - Breakfast
- 10:00am – 1:00pm - Free Exploration
- Beach club day or scenic tours (temples, rice terraces, artisan villages)
- Optional yoga or wellness session
1:00pm – 2:00pm - Lunch at the hotel
- 2:00pm – 5:00pm - Afternoon Leisure / Optional Activities
- Relaxing pool time, reading, journaling
- Optional excursions or shopping trips
- Poolside drinks and tapas
6:00pm – 8:00pm - Dinner
- Cocktail and Dinner included
- Theme: “Your favourite island moment today”
FRIDAY — DEPARTURE
7:30am–8:00am — Closing Gratitude Circle
8:00am–9:30am — Breakfast
11:00am — Checkout and transfer back to the airport
(We can also book additional extra nights for you before or after the retreat.)
