Absolutely, lovely! 💖 Here’s your 2-hour professional development course based on Positive Psychology in Early Childhood Education — ideal for early years educators, aligned with the EYLF V2.0, NQF, and grounded in developmental theory (Seligman, Erikson, Vygotsky, Bandura). It's practical, inspiring, and ready to use in a centre-based workshop or online setting.

🌼 2-Hour PD Course: "Flourish: Positive Psychology in Early Childhood"✨ Audience: Early Childhood Educators (ages 0–6 focus, adaptable to 0–12)
⏱ Duration: 2 hours
📚 Frameworks: EYLF V2.0, NQF, Seligman’s PERMA, Erikson, Vygotsky, Bandura
🎯 Outcomes: Educator wellbeing, resilience-building, positive behaviour guidance, emotionally rich learning environments

🧭 Course Outline🕒 0:00–0:15 | Welcome & Introduction

• Icebreaker: “What helps children thrive?” (Group brainstorm)
  
• Course goals:
  
  • Understand Positive Psychology in ECEC
    
  • Link theory to everyday practice
    
  • Explore tools to build wellbeing and resilience in children
    

🕒 0:15–0:40 | Part 1 – What Is Positive Psychology?Mini Lecture + Discussion

• Definition & origins: Seligman, PERMA model
  
• Why it matters in early years
  
• Core principles: strength-based, proactive, joyful
  
• Key connections:
  
  • Erikson: Identity, autonomy, initiative
    
  • Vygotsky: Social scaffolding, co-regulation
    
  • Bandura: Self-efficacy builds resilience
    

🧠 Activity: Positive Psychology Card Sort

• Match Positive Psychology themes with everyday practices:
  e.g., “Gratitude” → “Thank you circle,” “Resilience” → “Trying again with support”
  

🕒 0:40–1:10 | Part 2 – 5 Key Practices in ActionInteractive Workshop
ThemeActivity ExampleEYLF LinkStrengths“Strength Stars” – name a strength, decorate, shareOutcome 1 – Identity
GratitudeGratitude Tree (leaves of thanks from children)Outcome 3 – Wellbeing
KindnessKindness Jar (notice kind acts & add tokens)Outcome 2 – Contribution
EmotionsFeelings Faces (puppets, cards, mirrors)Outcome 5 – Communication
Growth Mindset“Try Again Time” (story + challenge)Outcome 4 – Involved Learners🌟 Educator Reflection Questions:

• How do I acknowledge children’s strengths?
  
• What language do I use when children face a challenge?
  

🕒 1:10–1:30 | Part 3 – Embedding Positive Psychology in PracticeMini Lecture + Case Scenarios

• Embed into routines (group time, transitions, documentation)
  
• Language shift: from “good job” to “you showed persistence!”
  
• Supporting diverse learners with strengths-based support
  
• Documenting wellbeing in learning journals and portfolios
  

🗂️ Scenario Reflection:

• Case study: A child often gives up quickly. What Positive Psychology approaches would help?
  

🕒 1:30–1:50 | Part 4 – Educator Wellbeing & Role Modelling

• Positive psychology is for educators too 💛
  
• Self-reflection using the PERMA model:
  
  • Positive Emotions
    
  • Engagement
    
  • Relationships
    
  • Meaning
    
  • Achievement
    

🌿 Self-Care Activity:

• Mindful moment in nature (real or visual)
  
• 3 Gratitudes journaling prompt
  

🕒 1:50–2:00 | Wrap-Up & Reflection

• Key takeaways
  
• Exit slip: “One thing I’ll try next week...”
  
• Optional group share or personal action plan
  

📦 Included Materials (optional — I can create these for you):

• Printable handout (course summary + activity ideas)
  
• Educator self-reflection journal page
  
• “Positive Language Cheat Sheet”
  
• Visual poster: 5 Daily Practices for Flourishing Classrooms
  

Would you like:

• This formatted as a PDF facilitator’s guide with slides?
  
• The full participant handout pack (printables + worksheets)?
  
• A version for online delivery with timed sections and visuals?
  

Let me know what you'd love next, lovely! 💕 xo