About At Play Professional Development

MISSION STATEMENT

At Play Professional Development offers engaging and impactful workshops designed to enhance the skills and knowledge of Early Childhood Educators, Education Assistants, Teachers, Parents, and individuals working alongside children 0-12 years of age. I am dedicated to providing high-quality professional development and learning that empowers you in creating dynamic learning environments that positively impacts children's growth and development.

Made for ECE and Educators BY an ECE Educator!

All participants will be provided a Professional Development certificate for the hours completed at completion.

Please note this disclaimer: It is up to the ECE Registry and other governing bodies to accept these certificates.

All certificates will have necessary items required by the ECE Registry on them.

Meet Michelle! The Founder of At Play Child Care and At Play Professional Development

Empower yourself and your team with Customized Training

My customized training workshops are tailored to meet the specific needs of your educational team, or parenting needs. I can collaborate with you to understand your goals and challenges, and then develop a personalized training plan to elevate the expertise and effectiveness of your educators or parenting techniques.

My workshops cover a wide range of topics, including child development, challenging behaviours, the Image of the Child, Early years pedagogy, classroom management strategies, Burnout and self-care, positive vs. toxic work culture, and many more REAL issues within the ECE field.

Leadership and Management workshops are available now for those wanting to move into a leadership role, or those already in leadership positions.

Partner with me to ignite a passion for continuous learning and growth within your organization.

See Pro-D for Staff Meetings on the booking page for more information or email: michelle@atplayprofessionaldevelopment.com

to connect!

MICHELLE'S PHILOSOPHY

Play-Based Educator - I believe that children learn through play. In play they grow their knowledge, skillset, and experiences. They have the opportunities to be curious, explore, question, test, repeat, and make references to their world. Play is integral to a child's holistic development.

Social-Emotional Teacher - I believe that social and emotional skill building is just as, if not more, important than academia. These foundational skills carry us throughout our lifetime. Having a strong foundation in emotional labeling and safe emotional expression, self-regulation, problem-solving, and friendship navigation teachings must begin in the early years.

Relationships and Connections - I believe that building a safe, secure, and professional relationship with children, their families, other educators, and the community is integral to our fundamental growth and positive health outcomes. I encourage and advocate for open-door policies, community engagements, and building those relationships with our clients.

Early Learning Approach - I utilize the BC Early Learning Framework in my workshop presentations, and in my own personal child care programming.

Commitment to Professional Development - as an ECE I understand the requirement to complete 40 hours of Pro-D every 5 years. I believe that Pro-D that teaches on real issues in the ECE sector, that demonstrates new areas of child development, that fosters educator connections, and supports our learning is my goal to you.