Foundations of Early Childhood Practice: Supporting Children, Families, and Educators

Foundations of Early Childhood Practice: Supporting Children, Families, and Educators
Duration: 2 hours
Recording: Sent within 48 business hours
Certificate: Provided to each Early Childhood Educator
Tax Deductible

Learning Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
  • Describe holistic strategies for supporting children’s behaviour and wellbeing.
  • Identify strategies for fostering inclusive, engaging, and responsive learning environments.
  • Apply national frameworks and guidelines to daily practice.
  • Work collaboratively as part of a team to support children, families, and colleagues.

Course Modules
​Module 1 – Welcome
  • Introductions and sharing one unique aspect of your centre or practice.

Module 2 – Supporting Children’s Behaviour and Wellbeing Holistically
  • Overview of holistic approaches to behaviour and wellbeing: emotional, social, cognitive, and physical aspects.
  • Discussion: How can educators respond to children’s behaviours in ways that promote self-regulation, resilience, and positive relationships?
    Practical strategies:
  • Observing and understanding triggers behind behaviours.
  • Positive guidance techniques and scaffolding.
  • Integrating wellbeing into everyday routines and play.

Module 3 – Inclusive & Responsive Learning Environments
  • Key strategies: intentional teaching, scaffolding, play-based learning.
  • Cultural competence: respecting diverse family practices, languages, and traditions.

Module 4 – Working as a Team Player
  • Importance of collaboration in early childhood settings: with colleagues, families, and community partners.
  • Discussion: How can team collaboration improve children’s behaviour, wellbeing, and learning outcomes?
    Practical strategies:
  • Communication and active listening within the team.
  • Sharing responsibilities and supporting colleagues.

Module 5 – Practical Application: Strategies & Documentation
  • Designing daily routines and activities that support holistic development, wellbeing, and behaviour.
  • Documentation methods.

Module 6 – Reflection & Wrap-Up
Reflective questions:
  • One change you will implement immediately.
  • One challenge you anticipate and a strategy to overcome it.