Upcoming Courses & Workshops
This workshop is based on the book by Cathy Weisman Topal and Lella Gandini. Educators learn about a wonderful project they can do with children and families that uses found materials (loose parts)…
The new BC Early Learning Framework and current BC Curriculum call for the inclusion of Canadian Indigenous Knowledge and Ways of Learning into all BC classrooms as part of the Truth and…
Today’s technology allows us to keep in touch with our friends and family no matter where they are in the world. However, reports show that people continue to feel more isolated and lonely than…
Sharing dark and scary stories with children is often debated and many times avoided in the ECE classroom. Come learn about and discuss historical, cultural and pedagogical theories about telling…
Through hands-on opportunities and discussion, participants will develop a portfolio of unique art projects that they can take back to their class and use immediately. Come prepared to ask questions,…
Every Tuesday & Thursday from November 5 – 28, 2019 (Nov. 5, 7, 12, 14, 19, 21, 26 & 28) This course was developed by Westcoast to meet the requirement for 20 hours…
In this workshop participants will engage in group discussion and be asked to critically reflect on taken for granted inclusive practice. Participants will review BC’s ELF (Early Learning…
Location: Marpole Neighbourhood House, 8585 Hudson St. Vancouver, BC. V6P 4M3 Developed by The Psychology Foundation of Canada, the Kids Have Stress Too! program helps parents, caregivers and…
Based on Zones of Regulation by Leah M. Kuypers. During this workshop participants will gain the tools to help children of all ages gain skills in the area of self-regulation. Self regulation is…
3 Sundays, November 17, 24 & December 1, 2019 Note: This course is for participants who have taken Westcoast’s 20-hour Responsible Adult course and would like to continue their…
Come join Chris for an engaging evening full of songs, movement, speech, instruments and games. As winter is fast approaching this workshop will give you renewed energy and a host of new music…
During this workshop we will try to understand why art and craft have traditionally been placed in opposition to one another, and how this impacts the way we engage children in creative processes. By…
Location: Kitsilano Neighbourhood House, 2305 W 7th Ave, Vancouver, BC. V6K 1Y4 This workshop will encourage a safe circle to explore how to embed Indigenous cultural teachings into your…
Photographs are an integral part of documenting children’s experiences and communicating with the families in our programs, within any type of education philosophy. Photographs will record our…
This session will focus on the most demanding domain of our profession: guiding children's behaviour and strategies and approaches that highlight positive prevention and intervention. We…
Saturday December 7 & 14, 2019 This is a 2 day training, participants must register and attend both sessions. Using basic sign language is a simple way to enrich daily activities, circle time,…
There have been many recent studies demonstrating the benefits of risky play for young children. In this workshop we will discuss the difference between encouragement and praise and learn about the…