What is Inspired to Learn?
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Learning Stories
This mini e-course introduces early learning educators, caregivers, and students to how they can capture, lift up, and share the everyday yet extraordinary learning of infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and young children with their families.
Webinars and E-courses
On demand E-courses and Webinars that fit the schedule of busy educators and parents. Inquiry-based, Reggio-inspired, participatory and playful.
Resources
Invitations to Play (short, video-based provocations), Cool Things to Know (downloadable information sheets and resources for parents and educators) and Book Reviews.
Inspirations
Thoughtful articles and podcasts for parents, educators and caregivers to help nurture children to be problem solvers who are creative, empathetic and resilient.
The Race to Understand Racism
Racism. Since George Floyd’s death, we are looking into its face with new eyes. In this article, Susan Ramsay explores the challenge in early childhood education of teaching young children in the context of racism and white privilege.
The Power of Story
The power of story is in the words and silences. ‘Once upon a time,’ the storyteller begins. Words – four words – capture attention and frame the listeners’ expectations. In this Reflection Susan explores the power of stories in the practice of early learning.
The Value of Listening to Children
I sat in the theatre-style auditorium of a Toronto school, listening. It seemed the logical thing to do at a conference called “The Value of Listening,” with Ameila Gambetti and Lella Gandini. Here is my reflection on the value of listening to children.