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  • 1 Hour

    This hour is one hour long and can be taken from anywhere in the world.

  • Completion Certificate

    Certificate of completion available upon completion.

Workshop Description

This webinar introduces Early Childhood Educators to the foundational principles of loose parts play for infants, emphasizing the importance of sensory exploration, early development, and responsive environments. In this webinar, participants learn how to create rich, safe, and stimulating experiences using open-ended materials that support the infant's natural curiosity and discovery.

In this webinar, participants will:

● Learn about the theory behind loose parts.

● Identify appropriate and safe loose parts for infants at different stages of development.

● Reflect on the educator’s role in facilitating and observing infant interactions with loose parts.

PLEASE NOTE: This is a pre-recorded workshop that can be taken in a self-paced (on-demand) format.

Certificates of completion are available upon completion.

Audience: This workshop is geared toward supporting educators who work with children.

Length: 1 hour

The content in this recording is the intellectual property of the instructors.

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@earlyyearsthriving


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About the Instructor

Meet Ana Valle Rivera

Owner and Founder of Early Years Thriving Ana Valle Rivera

Ana is a proud mother of three, a consultant, and the founder of Early Years Thriving. Since 2007, Ana has worked in various capacities in the early years field to support children, families, and educators. Ana has a background in ECE, a Bachelor’s Degree in Child & Youth Care, and a Master’s of Professional Education in Early Childhood Education.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Is this professional development live or self paced?

    This is in a self-paced (on-demand) format.

  • How long will this Professional Development be available?

    Participants who join our newsletter will be notified when changes are made. We strive to keep all our professional development up to date. This means that some older professional development will disappear as new professional development is added.

  • What technology do I need?

    You need a device with a screen, audio and internet. You can use a laptop, iPad, tab or phone. You can also access all course material through the thinkific app.

  • Can I get a receipt or confirmation?

    Once you register you will see a confirmation webpage and you will receive a receipt email. If you need a more detailed receipt please contact us.

  • Can I get a refund or credit after purchase?

    No refund or credit is provided once the workshop is purchased. It is up to the participant to go through the material at their own pace. If you are unsatisfied with the material please contact the instructor directly.

  • Will I get a certificate of completion?

    Yes, certificates will be available automatically upon completion of the workshop. We keep record and track participation of all who register.

  • How do I replace a lost certificate?

    Remember to download your certificate and any resources. If you lose your certificate, just contact us and we provide you with a new one.

  • Will this professional development be accepted by the ECE registry in my province or state?

    Ultimately it is up to the participant to ensure this workshop would be accepted by the ECE authority in their province or state. Each certificate of completion will include our contact information so that we can support educators to get their professional development hours. PLEASE COMPLETE ALL MATERIALS IN FULL. You must complete all the materials in full and answer all questions so that we can ethically verify your certificate with any ECE registry.

  • Who do I contact for help?

    Email [email protected] for support and we will get back to you as soon as possible.

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