When thinking about children’s behaviours we must first consider why children behave the way they do and how to avoid children behaving inappropriately rather than how to manage the behaviour after it occurs.

Links to APST Knowledge 1.5  Practice 4.3, 4.4    Engagement 6.3, 7.4

Links to NQS QA1  QA3  QA4  QA5

This session will explore how our learning environments and all the elements within it (people, spaces, routines etc.) can support or hinder children’s sense of wellbeing and consequently their behaviour. With a focus on relationships, practical strategies and educator self-care, this session will inspire educators to create calm, consistent, engaging and supportive learning environments.

Presenter: Karen Glancy

ABOUT THE PRESENTER

Karen is an early childhood trainer, consultant and mentor. Karen has extensive experience working in all sectors of early childhood and co-owns a gardening and landscaping business. Karen has a range of qualifications including a Bachelor of Early Childhood Studies and a Horticulture Certificate. Karen is co-founder of Early Childhood Pickers, an early childhood resourcing service based in Melbourne that sources and supplies second hand, sustainable, locally made and hard to find treasures to Early Years Services. Karen has a particular interest in the development of engaging learning environments using natural and recycled materials, sustainable living, education for the environment, gardening with children and outdoor learning environments.