NORTH SHORE EARLY CHILDHOOD CONFERENCE
To Learn, To Wonder
Saturday, September 25th, 2010
We are pleased to present the 8th annual North Shore Early Childhood Conference “To Learn, To Wonder” ... an
opportunity to be inspired and to re-affirm our commitment to providing quality care and education to the
children and family in our communities.
New this year!
We have expanded our conference format so more people can participate in this popular local event.
Participants can choose to register for a special half-day conference which includes the keynote presentation
and keynote workshop OR to register for the one-day conference which includes the keynote presentation and
three workshops. We are absolutely excited about our expanded conference program and we hope you will be
too. Remember to mark your choice clearly on the registration form. This event has been selling out every year
so please save the date on your calendar to come and join us in September!
Planting Seeds of Kindness: The Social Lives of Our Children
Keynote Presenter, Kim John Payne
When does healthy assertiveness become aggression?
When does self containment become repression?
When does exuberance become the inability to focus?
What can we do when children are having social difficulties?
Kim Payne will speak about the influences of media and diet; the balance between healthy
involvement and over scheduling. He will look at what it means to have parent/teacher
collaboration in the social lives of children and the role that family life plays in developing
healthy social relationships. As counterbalance to aggression, Kim will discuss ways of fostering a
healthy sense of well being, wonder and awe, looking at appropriateness and equilibrium; where
one child’s space ends and the other child's begins as well as trust, and the acceptance of
boundaries.
Kim John Payne is an Australian who has, for over 25 years, worked throughout the world as a
counselor, consultant/researcher and educator of both children and adults. He has been helping children,
adolescents and families explore issues such as social difficulties with siblings and classmates, attention
and behavioral issues at home and school, and a range of emotional issues such as defiance, aggression,
addiction and self-esteem.
A consultant and trainer to over 110 North American independent and public schools, Kim Payne has
been a school counselor, adult educator, consultant, researcher and educator for nearly thirty years, and
a private family therapist for more than fifteen years. He regularly gives key note addresses at
international conferences for educators, parents and therapists and runs workshops and training's around
the world. In each role, Kim Payne has been helping children, adolescents and families explore issues such
as social difficulties with siblings and classmates, attention and behavioral issues at home and school,
emotional issues such as defiance, aggression, addiction and self-esteem.
A founding member of the Alliance for Childhood www.allianceforchildhood.org in Washington, DC, Kim
Payne has also consulted for educational associations in South Africa, Hungary, Israel, Russia, Switzerland,
Ireland, Canada, Australia, and the United Kingdom. He has appeared on CBC, BBC, NBC, ABC and CBS
television networks, featured in Time Magazine, the Chicago Tribune, LA Times, Parenting and Mothering
magazines and is a frequent guest on National Public Radio.
Kim Payne has worked extensively with the North American and UK Waldorf educational movements.
He is currently Director of the Waldorf Collaborative Counseling program at Antioch University New
England, www.antiochne.edu. This is a course aimed at training future Waldorf School & Family
Counselors and also teachers to better understand social and emotional issues of children and teens and
to support home and school life. He is Co Director of an extensive research program that is exploring and
developing a drug-free approach to Attention Related Disorders. Kim Payne is the Founding President of
The Center for Social Sustainability www.socialsustain.com.
Conference Schedule
8:00 am – 8:50am
8:50am - 9:45am
9:45am - 10:15am
10:15am -11:45am
11:45am – 1:00 pm
1:00pm - 2:30pm
2:30 pm - 2:45 pm
2:45pm - 4:15pm
Registration
Keynote Speaker, Announcements
Coffee break
Session A
Catered lunch, Networking, Market Place
Session B
Afternoon break
Session C
Market Place and Silent Auction will be open from 8:00 am until 1:15 pm
Registration Fee:
Half Day Morning Session: Keynote presentation and workshop with Kim Payne.
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$35.00 (includes coffee break)
What fees include: Half Day Conference registration fee entitles you to attend the keynote presentation and workshop with Kim Payne
and morning coffee break . Note: We cannot accommodate strict regulatory diets.
*A certificate will be given at the end of the Half Day Morning Session for 2.5 hours of professional development.
Full Day Session Conference
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$65.00 (includes Keynote Presentation, coffee break and lunch)
Workshops are assigned on a first-come first-serve basis. Please register as soon as possible.
What fees include: Full Day Conference registration fee entitles you to attend the keynote session, workshops (you must pre-register
for all workshops), morning coffee break and sit-down lunch. Note: We cannot accommodate strict regulatory diets.
*A certificate will be given at the end of the Full Day Session Conference for 5.5 hours of professional development.
Cancellation policy: Registration fees will be refunded if cancellation is received in writing by September 3rd, 2010. After this date,
registration fees are non-refundable. All refunds will be processed after the conference.
How to find Conference: Capilano University Birch Building
Take exit 22 off the Trans-Canada Highway. Proceed up the hill on Lillooet Road to the main entrance on Purcell Way. Workshops are
located in the Birch Building and Cedar Building. Please see map. Parking is $3.00/$5.00 (rate subject to change – please check
University website).
Acknowledgements:
The North Shore Early Childhood Conference gratefully acknowledges the North Shore Child Care
Planning Committee for its generous contribution towards this event.
North Shore Early Childhood Conference Committee Members:
Sara Sutherland, North Shore Community Services
Jen Moses, Capilano University
Violet Jessen, ECEBC North Shore Branch
Lisa Hubbard, North Shore Neighbourhood House
Marion Porter, St. Catherine’s Child Care Society
Glenda Burrows, Vancouver Coastal Health, North Shore
Claire Freyvogel, North Shore Supported Child Development Program
Cydney Walker, North Shore Infant Development Programme
Margo Running, LifeWays Child Care Society
Session A Workshops
A1.
Planting Seeds of Kindness: The Social Lives of Our Children
Kim Payne strives to deepen understanding and give practical tools for life that arise out of the burning social
issues of our time. Participants will have an opportunity to explore more in depth on the topics introduced in
his keynote presentation.
Presenter: Kim John Payne, M.Ed, has been a school counselor, adult educator, consultant, researcher and educator for
nearly thirty years, and a private family therapist for more than fifteen years. In each role, Payne has been helping
children, adolescents and families explore issues such as social difficulties with siblings and classmates, attention and
behavioral issues at home and school, emotional issues such as defiance, aggression, addiction and self-esteem.
A2.
Babies Love Stories About Themselves
Babies and very young children love stories about themselves. As we tell them, the connections between us
grow as do cognitive, social and linguistic abilities. Being able to create stories in a moment, telling them and
adapting to the individual child or to the group of children is an ability that we can develop. This interactive
session will introduce ways to be at ease and to create in response to the child/children. Handouts will be
provided and we'll practice!
Presenter: Beth Hutchinson attended the first P-CMGP workshop in BC in May 1997 and has been leading in the program
since September 1997. She has been the Provincial Coordinator since July 2002. Her work in the Vancouver IDP began in
1994. She loves working with infants, young children and their parents.
A3.
Cross Cultural Work In First Nation’s Communities
This lecture is targeted to non-aboriginals working in, or considering working in, First Nation’s communities.
As a non-aboriginal, Marc has learned many lessons in the 15 the years he has worked in First nation’s
communities and will share his growing knowledge and experience. The concept of culturally safe practices
will also be discussed.
Presenter: Marc Tatanasci Lalonde is a fully certified ECE with Infant/Toddler and Special Needs Certification. He holds a
B.A. (with Distinction) in Child & Youth Care and has over 30 years experience in the field.
A4.
Tell Me A Story/Make Me A Story
Discover simple and practical methods to engage and hold children's attention during story time. Learn a
variety of techniques to make up stories with children and how to bring the story to life through dramatic play.
Benefits: This is a hands-on workshop. As the description indicates, participants walk away with a variety of
techniques to hold children's attention during story time and bring stories to life. In small groups, participants
will practice and learn story-making techniques using a variety of story starters.
Presenter: Barbara Karmazyn is an expressive arts educator who has worked with preschoolers and their caregivers for
many years. With expertise in creative process, dance, drama, storytelling, rhythm and art, Barbara has offered numerous
workshops in these specialty areas with the early childhood fields and beyond.
A5.
Big Science For Little Hands By Science World
Caregivers, parents and preschool educators provide many creative opportunities for young children to
explore their world. That's why we've created Big Science for Little Hands, an evolving suite of free science
resources for teachers and caregivers for 3 - 5 year-old children. Our aim is to develop activities that inspire
further exploration and discovery.
Presenters: Katie Mc Mahon works in the Community Engagement Department at Science World where she helps to
inspire small children to love science through various shows, workshops and events around the province. Katie has an
educational background in biology and teaching is enthusiastic about turning kids on to science!
A6.
An Intro To Storyoga™
Storyoga™ is a self-designed program that combines children's literature & the joyous movement of yoga!
During this two-hour presentation, participants will be introduced to this unique way of working with children,
and will have the opportunity to explore a variety of Storyoga™ components. Story, linking story to yoga, a
"child friendly" sun salutation, fun floor poses, and relaxation techniques will be presented in a fun and
interactive way! In this way, participants will leave with a few "Storyoga™ tools" to incorporate into the early
childhood setting!
Presenter: Vanessa Braun is the founder and instructor of Storyoga™. She has been working with children for over five
years and continues to be inspired by their free spirit, creativity, and sense of wonder. Vanessa always knew that she had
a yearning to work with children, but it wasn't until taking the ECE program at Capilano University (2006) that she came
to meeting with her love of yoga! From there, she had the opportunity to work in a unique setting (Christianne's Lyceum
of Literature & Art) teaching programs specialized in children's literature and art. This brought Vanessa to her third, and
final love of engaging with children through picture books and the art of storytelling! After completing a children's yoga
training last year, she became passionately inspired to bring all three loves together to create, Storyoga™!
A7.
The Atelier, Or Studio Workshop, In Early Childhood
In September 2009, along with being the daily living space of a small group of children, the Oak Room, one of
the rooms in the Capilano University Children's Centre, took on the identity of a studio. This came about
primarily because of an interest in taking the arts seriously as processes for investigation and meaning making;
to provide a physical and central space for children's artistic inquiries; and to further educators' thinking,
leaning, and understanding of the concept of studio research. Studio research takes seriously the arts as
means and method of researching human experience and understanding. It engages the visual arts (and all of
the arts) as a means of exploring ideas, developing concepts, posing questions - that is, it considers art as a
language for inquiry. Over the year the studio has become a hub for multi-age explorations, encounters with
materials, teacher interactions, and deeper investigations into a variety of topics.
This workshop presentation gives insight into the journey of a group of educators as they begin to establish
this studio space in the Children’s Centre. It will include video clips of children of multi-ages working together
in the studio, presentations by teachers who have worked in the space, group discussions on the concepts and
ideas that shape the studio, and time to try out ideas by actively engaging with studio materials and processes.
Please note: This is part one of an all day three-track session workshop. You must register for all three sessions.
Presenters: Sylvia Kind is an instructor in the ECCE Department at Capilano University and works closely with the Capilano
University Children's Centre as an atelierista. She received a Ph.D. in Art Education and Curriculum Studies from UBC and
is an exhibiting artist, working in textile/fire processes and photography. The staff from Capilano University Children’s
Centre will also be a part of the presentation.
Session B Workshops
B1.
Landscapes that Teach
This workshop is about how gardening with children and how the whole curriculum can be developed on what
nature is doing day to day. It is also about how rocks, stones, boards and logs are excellent play material and
how gross motor development is early learning; without this, the brain hasn't developed sufficient pathways
for creative thinking. This workshop will give participants ideas for outdoor, natural environments and how
this can support any child’s growth, no matter where they are in the spectrum of learning. We will cover
safety, preparation of the play area and how to talk to parents and other educators of the reasons why we
have chosen natural materials. This information will support anyone who cares for children and has a yearning
to be out in nature.
Presenters: Margo Running has training as an Early Childhood Educator from the US and Waldorf training in kindergarten
teaching and daycare practices. She has worked with children in summer camps, created a new kindergarten and play
yard, and run a home childcare business in Arizona. She came to Vancouver to setup and coordinates the first InfantToddler Program in a Waldorf school that goes to grade 12. She is now the director of LifeWays Childcare Society, a
member of Waldorf Early Childhood Association of North America and enrolled in the ECE degree program at Capilano
University. Her interests also include communication and relationship models as well as sociology and the culture of
childhood.
B2.
The Heart Of The Matter: The Role Of Attachment In Early Childhood
Attachment is the development of an affective relationship with a significant person. At the heart of the
emotional and social growth are the relationships that children form with caring adults. When adults are
having difficulties forming relationships with children, understanding attachment can be of great benefit. The
purpose of this workshop is to:
- Provide an overview of attachment in childhood.
- Outline the four types of attachment.
- Explore ways in which adults can forge relationships with children who have a harder time connecting.
- Discuss the implications of attachment in program planning.
Please note: This is part one of a two-track session workshop. You must register for both sessions.
Presenter: Denise Buote (PhD) has a background in elementary school teaching, clinical social work, clinical counseling.
She has been a milieu therapist in a residential centre for children who have severe emotional and behavioral challenges
and worked in both hospital outpatient and private practice with the children, youth and families who present with a
wide range of emotional and behavioral issues. She has taught extensively in the Faculty of Education at the University of
British Columbia and has a research background specializing in child and youth mental health and well-being. Currently
she is involved in the field program development, delivery and evaluation (www.arboreducational.com) in addition to
working with children in need in Canada and Indonesia through a charity, which she founded in 2008.
B3.
Toward Healthier, Cleaner And Greener Homes And Classrooms
Chemicals in everyday products affect the health of our children. They harm the earth. Often we do not even
know we are buying them. They can be found in, and released from, our body care products, cleaners,
furnishings, food, toys and even clothing. These toxins especially bother children who suffer from allergies and
asthma. This workshop will give you:
- a balanced overview of the research regarding environmental toxins and our children's health
- an introduction to what is "GREEN" and "HEALTHY" and how they don't always overlap
- practical, easy ways to check for chemicals, and find simple alternatives that keep our learning and play
spaces clean and safe
- an easy action plan of the best starting points to reduce harmful exposures in our homes and schools
- tips and tricks: cost effective solutions and classroom activities or projects
- resources for reference and continued learning
Workshop involves lecture, visual presentation and display items, and a chance to share ideas. Handouts
provided.
Presenters: Janice Hendry Cote has been researching and offering workshops on health and safety for fifteen years. She is
passionate in sharing encouragement and practical tips to help create healthier, safer environments. Tanis Frame has a
background in facilitation, research, toxicology and children's environmental health. She runs fun and informative
workshops that help parents and caregivers navigate the information overload related to what is healthy for our kids and
our planet.
B4.
The Period of PURPLE Crying®: A Province-Wide Shaken Baby Syndrome Prevention Initiative
Prevent Shaken Baby Syndrome BC is implementing the Period of PURPLE Crying: A New Way to Understand
Your Baby's Crying. This is a BC-wide initiative which aims to culturally change the way society understands
the meaning of normal early increased crying to prevent shaken baby syndrome (SBS) and other forms of
infant abuse. Crying is the most common stimulus to shaking and physical abuse, especially SBS, and is the
leading cause of serious head injury in children aged two and under. The Period of PURPLE Crying program is
based on over 30 years of infant development research and is delivered to all parents and caregivers of infants
via maternity services, midwifery clinics, public health and community agencies. This multi-format session will
include a presentation on crying and SBS research, two short films and discussion periods. Participants will
receive resource packets for their reference.
Presenters: Claire Yamboa has been with Prevent Shaken Baby Syndrome BC since 2006. Claire is responsible for
coordinating training and implementation of PURPLE with hospitals, health units, Aboriginal support and community
programs such as pregnancy outreach, infant development, immigration services and adoption agencies province-wide.
She is also responsible for organizing the program’s public education campaign, which launched in early 2010.
Creative Program Planning
Learn about lots of creative programming ideas to brighten your Out Of School Care Program! Whether it be
fundraisers, theme days and games, songs, team building games, drama improv, group projects and more, the
audience will walk away with games, programming ideas and outlines.
B5.
Presenter: Christie Akhurst has been the Coordinator at Little Mountain Out Of School Care since 2003. She graduated
from Langara's Early Childhood Education Program in 1998 and completed her Special Needs Education and School Aged
Certificates in 2003, as well as her Applied Behavioral Analysis Certificate. Her experiences of working with children range
from the ages infancy to sixteen years of age. She has worked in various children's programs/centres throughout
Vancouver, Australia and New Zealand. She has always looked at a childcare provider's position as a great way to make a
positive impact on a child or family's life.
Fostering Social and Emotional Understanding in Young Children: Examining Preschool
Programs
Understanding the factors that young children need to be successful in school and in life has long been an
important objective for researchers, parents, and early childhood educators interested in the promotion of
competence and the prevention of educational and psychological maladjustment. This workshop will highlight
both the science and practice of the social and emotional lives of young children, particularly in relation to the
development of emotion knowledge, emotion regulation, and social and emotional competence (e.g., the
capacity to experience, recognize, express, control, regulate and understand emotions) -- skills that are seen
as fundamental to children's school readiness, students' academic performance, health and well-being. This
presentation will also provide a description of several prevention programs aimed at enhancing the social and
emotional competence of young children, including recent research findings on evaluations of social and
emotional competence programs for young children. Practical and guidelines for enhancing the emotional
development on young children will be put forth.
B6.
Presenter: Angela Jaramillo is a doctoral candidate in the Department of Educational and Counseling Psychology, and
Special Education in the Faculty of Education at the University of British Columbia.
The Atelier, Or Studio Workshop, In Early Childhood
See workshop description A7.
B7.
Please note: This is part two of an all day three-track session workshop. You must register for all three sessions.
Presenters: Sylvia Kind and the staff from Capilano University Children’s Centre.
Session C Workshops
Edible Gardening with Children
In this fun hands-on workshop we will explore gardening with children. Children from 3 and up will enjoy the
benefits of working in their own garden. From planning what to grow, learning how to care for the plants,
spending time outside and eating the fruits of our labours, children have lots to gain from gardening. We will
discuss plants that grow well in planters, raised beds or traditional garden spaces. We will look at options for
year round gardens. Choosing plants is an important part of a successful garden, so we will discuss options for
annuals such as carrots and peas, perennials such as rhubarb, strawberries, raspberries, and fruit trees. We
will look at ways to grow organically including using composting and stingless mason bees. Lastly we will look
at and try recipes to use up all the produce of our garden (especially important if you decide to plant zucchini!)
C1.
Presenter: Maria Varju is an educator and facilitator. In addition to working closely with her own infant, toddler and
preschooler, Maria has facilitated hundreds of hands on science workshops for preschool and elementary school children.
She has 17+ years experience working in a variety of situations with children of all ages and has been facilitating adult
workshops for the past nine years. Most recently she has been spending her time working with preschoolers at Richmond
Nature Park and volunteering in an elementary school garden.
The Heart Of The Matter: The Role Of Attachment In Early Childhood
See workshop description B2.
C2.
Please note: This is part two of a two track session workshop. You must register for both sessions.
Presenter: Denise Buote (PhD).
Nurturing Creativity
Music is everywhere we just need to listen. It’s in the rhythm of our heartbeat to the washing of the waves on
the shore. It is all around us and yet it can be so missed. In this workshop we will look at different ways to
incorporate music into a childcare program. We will explore our own inner musician; learn how to create a
safe space for musical exploration, music games and songs, create a song sharing network, songwriting, and
managing under limited resources.
C3.
Presenter: Tone Indbryn is a songwriter who creates pieces, which reach forward from a varied blend of contemporary
and folk influences resulting in a style that is both traditional and current. She has been performing for audiences for over
15 years on and off balancing motherhood, music, work and education. She is an ECE with a specialization in art and
music. She has been running music programs for children and families for over 17 years. She created a children’s musical
play with Iain Mclaren of Bonkers for Celtic Fest 06/07 and has been a part of Public Dreams and Moon fest creating
children’s instillations in past years.
Tools For Self-Awareness, The Importance of Collegial Work
We spend so much time studying about children to prepare us as teachers. Children need examples of adults
working together. What do we do when we disagree or don't understand parents or colleagues? How much of
our difficulties can be remedied by working on our own habits? Ideas will be shared about how this selfawareness will make us better teachers and even live a better life! How to tap the amazing wealth of really
supporting one another as co-workers and how this will affect the children and even make you less tired at the
end of the day.
C4.
Presenter: Margo Running has training as an Early Childhood Educator from the US and Waldorf training in kindergarten
teaching and daycare practices. She has worked with children in summer camps, created a new kindergarten and play
yard, and run a home childcare business in Arizona. She came to Vancouver to setup and coordinates the first InfantToddler Program in a Waldorf school that goes to grade 12. She is now the director of LifeWays Childcare Society, a
member of Waldorf Early Childhood Association of North America and enrolled in the ECE degree program at Capilano
University. Her interests also include communication and relationship models as well as sociology and the culture of
childhood.
Bounce Out Bullying In Your Out Of School Care Program
Learn about some successful ways to bounce out bullying in your OSC Program. Bullying is something that
most, if not all people have encountered at some point in their life. Learn some great ways to involve the
families and children in creating a safer environment through role-playing activities, education and
awareness and give children the tools to say NO TO BULLYING!
C5.
Presenter: Christie Akhurst has been the Coordinator at Little Mountain Out Of School Care since 2003. She graduated
from Langara's Early Childhood Education Program in 1998 and completed her Special Needs Education and School Aged
Certificates in 2003, as well as her Applied Behavioral Analysis Certificate. Her experiences of working with children range
from the ages in fancy to sixteen years of age. She has worked in various children's programs/centres throughout
Vancouver, Australia and New Zealand. She has always looked at a child care provider's position as a great way to make a
positive impact on a child or family's life.
C6.
Promoting Children’s Success: Implementing Positive Behaviour Supports Using The Pyramid
Approach
The participants will be invited to explore the relationship between challenging behaviours and the
social emotional development of young children. The Teaching Pyramid model will be introduced to
the participants and how we, as adults / teachers can support the social competence of young
children while preventing challenging behaviours in young children through the use of visual
presentations and group discussion.
Presenters: Claire Freyvogel and Susan Goble have over 13 years of experience supporting the development of children.
As consultants with the North Shore Supported Child Development they have extensive knowledge and experience in
working with children and their families, who may require additional support to participate in licensed programs.
The Atelier, Or Studio Workshop, In Early Childhood
See workshop description A7.
C7.
Please note: This is part three of an all day three-track session workshop. You must register for all three sessions.
Presenters: Sylvia Kind and the staff from Capilano University Children’s C).
REGISTRATION FORM - 2010
Please complete in full. Registration will be delayed if your form is incomplete. Faxed registration forms will not be
processed until payment is received by the office. *Information must be included in order to process registration
form.
*Name
Address:
*Telephone: (H)
*Email:
Child Care facility/agency (if applicable):
(W)
Please indicate your choice
Half Day Morning Session: Keynote presentation and workshop with Kim John Payne, M.Ed.
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$35.00 (includes morning coffee break)
*If you have chosen the half day session your registration form is now complete.
OR
Full Day Session Conference
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$65.00 (includes Keynote Presentation, morning coffee break and lunch)
*If you have chosen the full day session please fill in your workshop selection on the grid below.
Registration Instructions:
On the grid below, fill in your first, second and third choices for all morning and afternoon sessions (Example: A1 – Seeds
of Kindness). Workshops are assigned on a first-come, first-serve basis once full payment is received. Space is limited in
the sessions, so register early for the best selection! You will be contacted if we cannot fulfil your workshop selections.
1st choice
2nd choice
3rd choice
Session A
10:15am – 11:45am
Session B
1:00pm – 2:30pm
Session C
2:45pm – 4:15pm
Payment must be included with this form.
Cheque or money order payable to: North Shore Community Resources Society
To register, fill out this form and send (along with cheque or
money order) to:
North Shore Community Resources Society
Suite 201-935 Marine Drive,
North Vancouver, B.C. V7P 1S3
For further information call: 604.985.7138
CONFIRMATION OF WORKSHOPS WILL BE SENT PRIOR TO
CONFERENCE. IF YOU HAVE NOT RECEIVED NOTICE BY AUGUST
31, 2010 PLEASE CALL THE NORTH SHORE COMMUNITY
RESOURCES OFFICE AT 604.985.7138