ECEC 2025 CONFERENCE: Full Schedule

9:15am MDT

Melanie Watt In A Nutshell

Friday April 25, 2025 9:15am - 10:30am MDT

Melanie shares how she dove into the unknown world of children’s books while studying graphic design at university in 2000. She discusses inspirations, ideas and sketches that lead to some of her best-known book characters like Scaredy Squirrel and Chester and many more!

Speakers

Melanie Watt

Author and Illustrator

Melanie Watt is the bestselling author and illustrator of many beloved picture books for children, including the Scaredy Squirrel series, the Chester series, You’re Finally Here! Leon the chameleon, Augustine, Have I got a book for you! and Bug in a Vacuum. Melanie’s books have... Read More →

Friday April 25, 2025 9:15am - 10:30am MDT

Keynote

8:15am MDT

You Have a Gift

Saturday April 26, 2025 8:15am - 9:15am MDT

We are all born sacred and complete. We are given tools to help guide us through our journey of learning. The tools we use will help our mind, body, and spirit.

Speakers

Christina Fox

Author

Dr. Christina Fox Iitsisaanoowa (Vision Beyond) is a proud Blackfoot woman. Christina is a mother of four, grandmother of eighteen, and great grandmother of fifteen. Despite Christina’s experience as a Residential School Survivor, she has shown her resilience and turned a negative... Read More →

Saturday April 26, 2025 8:15am - 9:15am MDT

Keynote

11:15am MDT

What We'll Build: Plans For Teachers In The Coming Days Together

Saturday April 26, 2025 11:15am - 12:30pm MDT

Based on the book of the same name by Oliver Jeffers, we will reflect on key questions relating to how we can continue to affirm, celebrate and challenge one another to continue to build early education up as a community so no one is left alone. Our own stories and journeys of triumph and trauma affect all we do and how we show up in our classrooms. This session will focus on the need to acknowledge our real and valid feelings in this "heart work". From loss to trauma to relationships, we will look at how it all comes together in our identity as an educator and how YOU are more than enough.

Speakers

Laurie McIntosh

Kindergarten Teacher and Author

Some of the best lessons are taught in the moments between literacy and numeracy. These golden moments based on kindness, connection and community are the moments this kindergarten teacher and author lives for. With compassion and thoughtfulness, Laurie has an incredible way of acknowledging... Read More →

Saturday April 26, 2025 11:15am - 12:30pm MDT

Keynote