Igniting Passionate Educator
Igniting Passionate Educators
Duration: 2 hours
Monday 12th May, 2025
Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane Time (AEST)
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Adelaide, Darwin
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Duration: 2 hours
Monday 12th May, 2025
Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane Time (AEST)
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Adelaide, Darwin
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Perth and Western Australia
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Perth Time
Course Overview:
This 2-hour workshop is designed to inspire and empower early childhood educators by focusing on key areas of professional growth and wellbeing. Participants will explore how to build strong, supportive relationships with children, foster educator wellbeing, and strengthen teamwork through effective communication. The session also encourages setting meaningful personal and professional goals, embracing positivity, and reigniting passion for the profession. Through interactive discussions, reflective activities, and collaborative exercises, educators will leave feeling recharged, connected, and motivated to create positive, impactful learning environments. This course celebrates the heart of early education—passion, purpose, and people.
Welcome & Introduction
Warm welcome and icebreaker activity
Course objectives and agenda
Brief discussion: “Why did you choose this profession?”
Module 1: Supporting Relationships with Children
Understanding the emotional needs of children
Building trust and connection through responsive interactions
Quick activity: “Think-Pair-Share” — A time when a positive relationship made a difference for a child
Module 2: Educator Wellbeing
The importance of self-care in early childhood education
Recognizing signs of burnout and stress
Mini mindfulness moment
Quick journaling: “What fills your cup?”
Module 3: Working Collaboratively as a Team
Building respectful and effective team dynamics
Conflict resolution and communication strategies
Group discussion: “What does a dream team look like?”
Module 4: Setting Personal and Professional Goals
SMART goal setting explained
Reflective activity: Set one personal and one professional goal
Partner share: Accountability check-ins
Module 5: The Power of Positivity & Igniting Passion
The science behind positivity in the workplace
Shifting mindset from challenges to opportunities
Group brainstorm: “What keeps us inspired?”
Wrap-Up & Reflection
Takeaways and key learnings
Closing activity: "One word to describe how you feel now"
Optional: Feedback form or sticky note reflections