Sponsored by Storypark
We all know from practice that nurturing and responsive care establish the most critical foundation for healthy development in the early years of life. Join this inspiring webinar to explore key principles and strategies inspired by Magda Gerber’s Educaring Approach® (RIE®) to support the holistic development of infants and toddlers in early childhood education and care settings.
Presented by two RIE® Associates and ECE experts in toddler and infant pedagogy, Nellie Hodda from Australia and Kristy Thomas from Canada, this session will delve into responsive practices for diapering, feeding, and sleep and unpack how each is integral to practices that foster secure attachments and support all areas of development and well-being. You will learn to create supportive environments conducive to care and organize the structure of your day to prioritize care routines and their potential impact in reducing educator turnover. Nellie and Kristy will provide insights into designing inclusive and responsive pedagogy that meets the diverse needs of infants and toddlers, ultimately enhancing their overall developmental outcomes.
In this session, you will learn:
• Foundational principles for working with infants and toddlers in ECE settings
• The significance of care for learning and development
• Respectful and responsive practices for care routines
• Suggestions on how to prepare environments for care routines
• Strategies for prioritizing care in your setting
