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Creating an engaging space and place

Our Early Years Environments are not just a space where children go to play and learn, they can also be a PLACE where children feel a strong sense of belonging.

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How does your early childhood environment create a sense of belonging for all children and families?
How do children and families know in their hearts that this is their place?
Is your environment just a space or a true PLACE for learning and belonging?

Our Early Years Environments are not just a space where children go to play and learn, they can also be a PLACE where children feel a strong sense of belonging.

In this webinar, Christine Burkholder has talked us through how to create a" Place" that inspires, empowers and celebrates children.

About the presenter

Christine Burkholder

Christine Burkholder began her journey in the Early childhood field with a degree from Kent State University. She has been a Teacher, Director, District Manager and Entrepreneur in the Early Childhood setting.

Christine is a trainer, guest lecturer, has taught at the University level and she has co authored several articles and soon to be published book on environments. Recently she sold her business of 29 years where she was the founder and CEO of Kids Country Day Schools in Ohio, a group of Reggio Inspired Schools with six locations and over 1100 students.

Currently, she is the CEO of DEGI; Designing Environments for Growth and Inspiration for Early Childhood settings. She believes that offering the joy of learning in everyday moments to children through creating magical environments is the greatest way to honor children.

It made the idea of creating an aesthetically pleasing and enjoyable space for children seem easy. I like the PLACE explained and given examples of this.

— HELENE

I loved the webinar she explained everything so clearly and meaningfully. It really highlighted how important it is to design environments where children can feel a true sense of belonging, where they can explore, connect, and thrive.

— NERY

Love the PLACE acronym! The webinar has given me a lot of food for thought around creating an engaging environment. It's interesting to think about bringing the different elements such as wonder and kinship into the environment. I really enjoyed it, thanks.

— HELEN

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