Wine and Wellness for Early Childhood Educators - Online via ZOOM
This 2-hour online session is designed to help Early Childhood Educators unwind, reflect, and learn practical wellness strategies that they can implement into their daily lives. The session will focus on mindfulness, meditation, self-care activities, and goal-setting, all aimed at improving well-being and preventing burnout. Participants will leave the session feeling refreshed, inspired, and equipped with actionable tools to prioritize their health and well-being.
Wednesday 30th April 2025 - 6:30pm AEST (6:00pm ACST); 6:30pm AWST
This 2-hour online session is designed to help Early Childhood Educators unwind, reflect, and learn practical wellness strategies that they can implement into their daily lives. The session will focus on mindfulness, meditation, self-care activities, and goal-setting, all aimed at improving well-being and preventing burnout. Participants will leave the session feeling refreshed, inspired, and equipped with actionable tools to prioritize their health and well-being.
Wednesday 30th April 2025 - 6:30pm AEST (6:00pm ACST); 6:30pm AWST
Session Breakdown:
1. Welcome & Introduction
Welcome
Icebreaker activity to connect with fellow educators and share self-care practices.
2. Mindfulness & Relaxation Practice
Guided Mindfulness Meditation: Learn techniques for focusing on the present moment, reducing stress, and cultivating calmness.
Breathing Techniques: Simple yet effective breathing exercises to improve focus and reduce anxiety.
The Power of Positivity: Explore how cultivating a positive mindset can improve overall well-being.
10 Factors to Implement: Practical tips to shift mindset and embrace positivity, including gratitude practices, reframing negative thoughts, and visualization.
Nature and Well-Being: Discover how spending time in nature or connecting with nature-inspired activities can improve mood and decrease stress.
3. Self-Care Activities to Implement
Stretching and Movement: Simple stretches and mindful movement practices to reduce tension.
Journaling for Reflection: Prompts for journaling to process emotions, enhance self-awareness, and track progress in your wellness journey.
Visualization for Relaxation: Guided practice to visualize peaceful, calming moments that help reset mental and emotional states.
4. Goal Setting for Personal & Professional Growth
Personal Wellness Goals: Set achievable goals for self-care, time management, and stress reduction.
Professional Growth Goals: Develop goals for professional development and work-life balance.
Actionable Goal Setting: Break down larger goals into small, manageable steps that can be implemented right away.
5. Wellness Tools and Techniques for Educators
Time Management for Self-Care: Tips for making space for wellness during a busy day.
Affirmations for Educators: Learn how positive affirmations can increase mental clarity, reduce stress, and foster a sense of empowerment.
Incorporating Mindfulness in the Classroom: Simple mindfulness exercises to integrate into your daily routine, both for yourself and with the children you teach.
6. Closing & Reflection
Reflection on the goals set during the session and the wellness practices participants plan to incorporate into their lives.
Final Meditation: A closing mindfulness practice to reinforce relaxation, self-compassion, and commitment to personal well-being.
A final toast of encouragement to remind educators that taking care of their own well-being is essential for their success and happiness in their role.
1. Welcome & Introduction
Welcome
Icebreaker activity to connect with fellow educators and share self-care practices.
2. Mindfulness & Relaxation Practice
Guided Mindfulness Meditation: Learn techniques for focusing on the present moment, reducing stress, and cultivating calmness.
Breathing Techniques: Simple yet effective breathing exercises to improve focus and reduce anxiety.
The Power of Positivity: Explore how cultivating a positive mindset can improve overall well-being.
10 Factors to Implement: Practical tips to shift mindset and embrace positivity, including gratitude practices, reframing negative thoughts, and visualization.
Nature and Well-Being: Discover how spending time in nature or connecting with nature-inspired activities can improve mood and decrease stress.
3. Self-Care Activities to Implement
Stretching and Movement: Simple stretches and mindful movement practices to reduce tension.
Journaling for Reflection: Prompts for journaling to process emotions, enhance self-awareness, and track progress in your wellness journey.
Visualization for Relaxation: Guided practice to visualize peaceful, calming moments that help reset mental and emotional states.
4. Goal Setting for Personal & Professional Growth
Personal Wellness Goals: Set achievable goals for self-care, time management, and stress reduction.
Professional Growth Goals: Develop goals for professional development and work-life balance.
Actionable Goal Setting: Break down larger goals into small, manageable steps that can be implemented right away.
5. Wellness Tools and Techniques for Educators
Time Management for Self-Care: Tips for making space for wellness during a busy day.
Affirmations for Educators: Learn how positive affirmations can increase mental clarity, reduce stress, and foster a sense of empowerment.
Incorporating Mindfulness in the Classroom: Simple mindfulness exercises to integrate into your daily routine, both for yourself and with the children you teach.
6. Closing & Reflection
Reflection on the goals set during the session and the wellness practices participants plan to incorporate into their lives.
Final Meditation: A closing mindfulness practice to reinforce relaxation, self-compassion, and commitment to personal well-being.
A final toast of encouragement to remind educators that taking care of their own well-being is essential for their success and happiness in their role.