ECEC 2025 CONFERENCE: Full Schedule

10:45am MDT

Playful Pathways: Experiencing the Power of Play to Unlock Children's Learning and Emotional Well-Being

Friday April 25, 2025 10:45am - 11:30am MDT

In this play experience, participants will have the opportunity to engage with a variety of loose-parts materials in an immersive play experience followed by reflection, debriefing and shared views of the value and meaning of their play experience. Participants engage in self-active play, a mindfulness practice that relieves stress and anxiety while inspiring creative contemplation. This play process is offered as a source of creative energy, a positive healing force for generating optimism and resilience in young children and adults.

Speakers

Natasha Lang

Early Education Facilitator

Hello! My name is Natasha Lang, I’m married to my high school sweetheart and a proud mother of four fabulous teens/adults. With over 25 years of experience in early childhood education, I have taught PreK and Kindergarten, and I currently serve as an Early Education Facilitator... Read More →

Ashley Bieda

Early Education Program Coordinator, Therapeutic Play Practitioner

Ashley Bieda has been in the world of early education for 16 years. While going to University to get her teaching degree, she obtained her Level 3 ECE Certification and began working in daycares to gain experience with children. During her time at Jasper Place Child and Family Resource... Read More →

Friday April 25, 2025 10:45am - 11:30am MDT

Wellness

9:30am MDT

Building Resilience: Social Emotional Learning and Self-Regulation in Today's Classroom

Saturday April 26, 2025 9:30am - 10:45am MDT

Join us for a dynamic workshop to build a foundation of resilience in your classroom and empower your students to succeed both academically and emotionally. Through interactive games and activities you will gain practical tools and techniques to support students’ social-emotional and self-regulation skills.

Speakers

Cassandra Anatacio

Health and Wellness Consultant, Ever Active Schools

Cassandra Anastácio is a Health and Wellness Consultant for Ever Active Schools. In addition, she is the VP of Leadership in Curriculum and Pedagogy for the Alberta Health and Physical Education Council.

Saturday April 26, 2025 9:30am - 10:45am MDT

Wellness