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Past Webinars

Creating Empathic and Inclusive Spaces Where Every Child Belongs
Creating Empathic and Inclusive Spaces Where Every Child Belongs

Thursday, April 10, 2025 @ 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM EST

Presented by Miriam Beloglovsky, Author, Professor Emeritus, International Speaker, and Designer. Imagine designing inspiring spaces where every child can participate and thrive. When we respond to the divergent needs of all children, we increase the usability of the early childhood classroom. In this webinar, Miriam will share a design framework for creating ecosystems rooted in the dimensions of empathic inclusion where children of all backgrounds and abilities have a sense of belonging and are valued as contributing members of society.

An Intentional Approach to Designing Infant Classrooms
An Intentional Approach to Designing Infant Classrooms

Thursday, March 27, 2025 @ 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM EST

Presented by Dr. Sandra Duncan, International Specialist in Classroom Design and author. Within any given infant classroom, you will see children display a myriad of developmental milestones. Some are just learning to roll over or sit up, others are able to crawl and scoot around the room. With all of these developmental differences, how do you create a classroom environment that accommodates and supports every child? Dr. Sandra Duncan will share three simple strategies to help you solve this problem in her upcoming webinar, An Intentional Approach to Designing Infant Classrooms. This webinar will help you design an intentional infant classroom space that creates enriching visual, sensory, and physical experiences for all.

Photo for past webinar: Promoting Adult Resilience: Building Your Bounce
Promoting Adult Resilience: Building Your Bounce

Thursday, February 20, 2025 @ 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM EST

Presented by Dr. Nefertiti Poyner, Early Childhood Specialist and National Trainer with the Devereux Center for Resilient Children. Young children need resilient adults in their life. Sadly, stress and educator burnout can make it a struggle to show up in the classroom with a resilient mindset. In this edWebinar, Dr. Poyner will take you to a place of greater strength. You will learn simple strategies to reduce your stress and increase your ability to focus, show empathy, and feel joyful while in the classroom.

Photo for past webinar: Inspiring Curiosity and Connection with Nature: Discovering the Wonders Right Outside Your Door
Inspiring Curiosity and Connection with Nature: Discovering the Wonders Right Outside Your Door

Monday, November 11, 2024 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm EST

Presented by Joe Rackley, Biological Consultant and Environmental Educator at Guidecraft. Whether it's a busy pollinator at work, or a tiny paw print left behind in your flower bed, nature offers many opportunities for discovery. In this upcoming webinar, Joe Rackley will share strategies to help you discover the natural wonders outside your door and make sense of the species you and young children encounter. No matter if you are observing wildlife in your backyard or tackling nature-inspired classroom activities, Joe's knowledge will empower you to build deeper connections with the natural world and learn from your observations.

Photo for past webinar: Cultivating Calm: Self-Regulation Strategies to Support Children with Big Emotions and Challenging Behaviors
Cultivating Calm: Self-Regulation Strategies to Support Children with Big Emotions and Challenging Behaviors

Monday, September 9, 2024 @ 1PM - 2PM EDT

Presented by Dr. Julie Tourigney, Director of the Colorado Center for Pediatric Learning and Development. Children who are able to regulate their emotions are better able to be in the moment and engage in the classroom lessons and activities they should. During this edWebinar, Dr. Julie Tourigney will share ways you can nurture and support the development of self-regulation skills in the school environment with the goal of decreasing challenging behaviors.

Photo for past webinar: Calm Classroom, Calmer You
Calm Classroom, Calmer You

Thursday, August 22, 2024 @ 3PM - 4PM EDT

Presented by Bari Koral, Child Yoga Expert and Owner of Yogapalooza. Get reinvigorated for the year ahead with effective, joyful new tools to calm your classroom and life. During this edWebinar, Bari will introduce you to a brand-new, simple, and effective four-part system to help you control challenging behaviors in the classroom while restoring peace and calm.