Positive Psychology in Early Childhood
Positive Psychology in Early Childhood
(Building Strengths, Confidence, Joy & Wellbeing in Children)
Positive Psychology in Early Childhood
Wednesday 16th September 2026
6:00pm - 8:00pm - Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria, Tasmania
6:00pm - 8:00pm - Western Australia
Thursday 17th September 2026
6:30pm - 8:30pm - Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria, Tasmania
6:00pm - 8:00pm - South Australia, Northern Territory
INDIVIDUAL - $129
TEAM - $599
Team is for an Individual Early Learning Team
Overview
This uplifting and practice-focused course introduces educators to the principles of positive psychology and how they can be meaningfully applied within early childhood education. Rather than focusing on deficits or behaviour alone, this course explores how to intentionally nurture children’s strengths, wellbeing, resilience, and emotional flourishing through everyday practice.
Educators will learn how to create environments and relationships that support children to thrive—not just cope—by embedding joy, optimism, gratitude, connection, and confidence into daily interactions, routines, and learning experiences. The course reframes early childhood practice through a strengths-based lens, where every child is seen as capable, valued, and full of potential.
What Educators Will Learn
MODULES
Module 1: Introduction to Positive Psychology in Early Childhood
Module 2: Strengths-Based Practice with Children
Module 3: Building Joy, Engagement & Emotional Wellbeing
Module 4: Positive Environments & Educator Wellbeing
(Building Strengths, Confidence, Joy & Wellbeing in Children)
Positive Psychology in Early Childhood
Wednesday 16th September 2026
6:00pm - 8:00pm - Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria, Tasmania
6:00pm - 8:00pm - Western Australia
Thursday 17th September 2026
6:30pm - 8:30pm - Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria, Tasmania
6:00pm - 8:00pm - South Australia, Northern Territory
INDIVIDUAL - $129
TEAM - $599
Team is for an Individual Early Learning Team
Overview
This uplifting and practice-focused course introduces educators to the principles of positive psychology and how they can be meaningfully applied within early childhood education. Rather than focusing on deficits or behaviour alone, this course explores how to intentionally nurture children’s strengths, wellbeing, resilience, and emotional flourishing through everyday practice.
Educators will learn how to create environments and relationships that support children to thrive—not just cope—by embedding joy, optimism, gratitude, connection, and confidence into daily interactions, routines, and learning experiences. The course reframes early childhood practice through a strengths-based lens, where every child is seen as capable, valued, and full of potential.
What Educators Will Learn
- Core principles of positive psychology in early childhood contexts
- The importance of strengths-based practice over deficit-based thinking
- How wellbeing, happiness, and emotional resilience develop in young children
- The role of relationships in fostering optimism, confidence, and security
- Practical strategies to build joy, engagement, and emotional wellbeing
- How educator language shapes self-worth, mindset, and identity
- Supporting children to recognise strengths, effort, and progress
- Embedding positive psychology into daily routines, play, and interactions
MODULES
Module 1: Introduction to Positive Psychology in Early Childhood
- What positive psychology is and why it matters in early learning
- Moving from “what’s wrong” to “what is strong”
- The PERMA model (Positive emotion, Engagement, Relationships, Meaning, Achievement) simplified for early childhood practice
- How wellbeing and learning are interconnected
- The educator’s role in shaping emotional climate and mindset
Module 2: Strengths-Based Practice with Children
- Identifying and nurturing individual strengths in children
- Shifting language from correction to encouragement and capability
- Building confidence through recognition of effort and progress
- Supporting identity development through strengths awareness
- Encouraging autonomy and self-belief in everyday moments
Module 3: Building Joy, Engagement & Emotional Wellbeing
- The role of joy and play in learning and development
- Creating emotionally rich and engaging learning experiences
- Supporting flow, curiosity, and sustained engagement in play
- Embedding gratitude, kindness, and connection into daily practice
- Supporting children’s emotional wellbeing through relationships
Module 4: Positive Environments & Educator Wellbeing
- Creating emotionally positive, calm, and supportive environments
- The impact of educator mindset on children’s wellbeing
- Modelling optimism, resilience, and emotional regulation
- Supporting educator wellbeing to sustain positive practice
- Building a culture of positivity, reflection, and growth in teams
