STEPPING STONES
Professional Development
for ECEs
STEPPING STONES
Professional Development
for ECEs
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Online Virtual Workshop Schedule January to June 2026
Our January–June 2026 Online Workshop Schedule offers practical, evidence-informed professional learning for early childhood educators, leaders, and services.<br><br>Delivered live and online, these interactive workshops are designed to fit around busy workloads while supporting confident practice, meaningful reflection, and improved outcomes for children.<br><br>The schedule includes a mix of international workshops and Australian-focused sessions. International workshops explore universal early childhood pedagogy and reflective practice applicable across diverse contexts. Australian-focused workshops align with the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF), National Quality Standard (NQS), and relevant regulations, supporting both quality practice and compliance.<br><br>Topics across the six months include curriculum planning, goal setting, behaviour guidance, learning environments, safeguarding children, and reflective practice.<br><br>All sessions are delivered live via Zoom and include interaction, practical tools, and a Certificate of Participation. Tickets can be purchased through our Eventbrite collection.
What Heavy Work in Early Childhood Looks Like
This FREE visual guide introduces educators to what heavy work looks like in everyday early childhood practice. It explains the concept of heavy work, why it matters for children’s regulation and learning, and how it naturally occurs through play-based experiences such as pushing, carrying, lifting, and digging.<br><br>Designed to support inclusive practice, this resource highlights how heavy work helps children feel organised in their bodies, regulate emotions, and engage more meaningfully in learning. Ideal for educator reflection, staff discussions, or display in learning environments.
FREE December 2025 Newsletter Reflection, Connection, and Looking Ahead
Our FREE December 2025 Newsletter is a reflective end-of-year edition designed to support early childhood educators as they pause, reflect, and prepare for the year ahead.<br><br>This edition explores the power of memory, tradition, and sensory experiences in children’s lives, while encouraging educators to consider how culture, connection, and belonging are honoured within everyday practice. It also offers gentle prompts to reflect on the year that has been—celebrating growth, acknowledging challenges, and setting intentional directions for the new year.<br><br>Inside, you’ll find:<br><br>Thought-provoking reflections on childhood memories, culture, and connection<br><br>Links between sensory experiences, identity, and children’s learning<br><br>Practical reflective prompts to support end-of-year critical reflection<br><br>A calm, strengths-based close to the year; without pressure or overwhelm<br><br>This newsletter is ideal for educators, leaders, and services seeking meaningful reflection that supports wellbeing, professional growth, and intentional practice during the busy December period.<br><br>📩 Free to download
The Proprioceptive System – Educator Poster
This FREE visually engaging poster explains the proprioceptive system in a clear, accessible way. It shows how muscles, joints, tendons, and sensory nerve fibres send information to the nervous system to support movement, posture, and force.<br><br>Ideal for staff rooms, training spaces, or professional learning environments, this resource helps educators deepen their understanding of why movement, resistance, and heavy work are essential foundations for learning and regulation in early childhood.
October 2025 Newsletter
SSPD October Newsletter<br><br>This month, we shine a light on Mental Health Month and the vital role wellbeing plays in early childhood education. Inside, you’ll find three simple yet powerful activities to support children’s mental wellness across the age groups: calming bottles for babies, sensory play for toddlers, and mindfulness strategies for preschoolers. Each activity is designed to help children build resilience, regulate emotions, and develop a sense of calm in their everyday experiences.<br><br>You’ll also hear directly from Janine Kelly, founder of STEPPING STONES Professional Development, who shares her reflections on mental wellness in early learning—highlighting why it matters for both educators and the children in their care.<br><br>Looking ahead, our November edition will feature an in-depth article on the importance of professional development in early learning. We’ll explore how ongoing learning empowers educators, strengthens practice, and directly impacts quality outcomes for children and families.<br><br>Together, let’s continue building spaces where children flourish, educators feel supported, and wellbeing is placed at the heart of education.
SMART Poster
🌱 SMART & Meaningful Goals for Children – Educator Poster<br><br>Empower educators and leaders to set intentional, achievable goals that truly support children’s growth and learning.<br><br>This beautifully designed SMART & Meaningful Goals for Children poster guides educators through the five essential steps of setting effective, child-focused goals — Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound.<br><br>Perfect for staff rooms, programming areas, or professional learning spaces, this poster acts as a visual reminder that every goal should not only be SMART, but meaningful — reflecting each child’s unique strengths, interests, and developmental stage.<br><br>🧩 How It Supports Educators & Leaders<br><br>Encourages reflective and intentional goal setting<br>Promotes a shared professional language for documentation, planning, and team discussions.<br>Strengthens educators’ ability to write evidence-based goals for children’s learning and development.<br>Serves as an excellent professional development tool for team meetings, mentoring, or self-reflection.<br><br>✨ This resource is FREE when you enrol in our course "Creating Meaningful Goals for Young Children in Early Learning"
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