- RTO: 46073
- CRICOS: 04185J
Are you ready to transform your classroom into a space that sparks curiosity, ignites imaginations, and fosters a love for learning?
This workshop will guide you on a journey to create inspiring play spaces – environments that act as a third teacher, actively engaging children in exploration and discovery.
We begin by exploring the concept of the environment as an educator. Just like teachers, our classrooms shouldn't be dull or predictable. We want them to be enticing, thought-provoking, and full of possibilities.
We then introduce the STANCE Model:
This framework provides a foundation for building an inspiring play space. We'll delve into each element of STANCE, unpacking its power in creating an engaging learning environment.
First and foremost, it provides a framework for creating engaging and stimulating learning environments. By incorporating elements of the STANCE model, educators can design spaces that are visually appealing, sensory-rich, and full of possibilities for exploration and discovery. This can significantly increase children's interest and engagement in learning.
Secondly, the program reinforces the importance of the environment as a "third teacher". It emphasizes that the play space can play a crucial role in supporting children's development and learning. By thoughtfully designing their classrooms, educators can create environments that are not only aesthetically pleasing but also pedagogically sound.
Finally, the program aligns with a child-centered approach to early childhood education. By focusing on creating play spaces that are tailored to children's interests and needs, educators can foster a love of learning and prepare children for lifelong success.
Inspiring play spaces are fundamental to early childhood education. The importance of play is a critical learning experience for children’s development.
When children play in stimulating and engaging spaces, they are actively exploring, experimenting, and discovering the world around them. By providing children with stimulating and engaging play environments, educators can support their holistic growth and development.
Let's create inspiring play spaces together – spaces that nurture curiosity, fuel imagination, and empower children to become lifelong learners!
From Theory to Practice:
Following our exploration of STANCE, we’ll embark on a hands-on demonstration. We’ll transform a designated space, putting the STANCE model into action and showcasing how to create an inspiring play area.
Ready to unleash your inner designer?
After the demonstration, you’ll be equipped to implement these ideas in your own classrooms. We’ll dedicate time for you to plan and brainstorm your ideal play space, tailoring it to your unique learning environment and children’s interests.
The Learning Journey Never Ends:
To end our session, we will focus on the importance of maintaining an inspiring play space. We’ll discuss strategies for regularly resetting the environment to keep it fresh and engaging, ensuring it continues to spark wonder and learning throughout the year.
Wanting to ensure you and your team have the flexibility you need, we offer different online delivery options.
You may choose to have a live facilitator connecting via a videoconferencing app, or you may select to have a video pre-recording which you can play at a staff meeting.
Contact our team to find out which option works best for you.
We provide certificates and a small write up of the professional development for you and your team. This may be used as evidence of professional development or used as part of your services quality improvement plan.
Please click the enquire now button to leave an email message for one of our team members to get back to you.
If you would rather speak face to face to our learning team, you can book a free 15 minute discussion videocall via the book appointment button. Alternatively you can reach out via our front office contact detail.
Join us now and unlock a world of opportunities. Don’t wait – start your transformative journey today!
Making Education acknowledges the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as the first people of the nation and the Traditional Owners of the land on which we work and play. We are committed to the cultural safety of Aboriginal children and families and recognise their continuing connection to Culture, Land, Water, and Community and we pay our respects to Elders past, present, and emerging. Making Education celebrates and welcomes people from all cultures, religions, spiritualities, ages, genders, sexualities, bodies, abilities & backgrounds and will ensure that all children and their families will be supported to express their culture and enjoy their cultural rights.
