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Transforming ECE Environments into Heart Centred Learning Spaces

Napier
23rd June, 2026
6pm-8pm
Step into a transformative session with Kimberley Crisp, where your learning environment becomes more than a space, it becomes a living, breathing teacher.

"People want our presence, not our perfectionism."
- Kimberley Crisp

Transforming ECE Environments into Heart Centred Learning Spaces

In this workshop, Kimberley unpacks the power of place and how intentional environments shape children’s thinking, feeling, and doing. You’ll explore how every corner, texture, sound, and invitation can either calm or clutter, inspire or overwhelm. Together, we’ll look at how to craft spaces that support deep learning, emotional security, and a strong sense of belonging.

Venue & Location 

162 Main Road, Clive, Hawkes Bay

Date

Tuesday 23rd June, 2026

Time

Event from 6.00pm - 8.00pm
With Kimberley’s signature blend of heart, humour, and hands-on wisdom, you’ll discover:
  • How to design environments that activate children’s natural curiosity
  • Ways to create emotional “landing pads” that nurture wellbeing
  • The subtle shifts that turn everyday spaces into meaningful experiences
  • Practical strategies for bringing coherence, beauty, and purpose into your environment
  • How the environment becomes a co-teacher—shaping culture, connection, and creativity

You’ll leave feeling inspired, grounded, and ready to reimagine your spaces with the kind of intention that nurtures head, heart, and handsand elevates your practice from the inside out.
This is not just about aesthetics. It’s about activating the soul of your environment so children can flourish within it.

Terms & Conditions:
If Kimberley Crisp cancels this seminar for any reason, all fees will be refunded. After that, no refunds will be given, but a registrant may substitute another person at no extra cost. Registrants who fail to attend the seminar will not be given a refund.

Kimberley Crisp

Early Childhood Professional Development Mentor
Empowering Early Childhood Educators and Parents through Expertise, Innovation, and Lifelong Learning
 kimberleycrisppd@gmail.com
 +64 21 886 465
  • Specialist in heart-centered early childhood pedagogy and practice
  • Over 30 years of experience in early childhood education
  • Co-founder of The Heart School – professional learning and resources for educators
  • Founder of The Nest – a Pikler-inspired early childhood setting
  • Trained at the world-renowned Pikler Institute in Budapest
  • Experienced facilitator, keynote speaker and mentor for centre teams and leaders
  • Developer, designer and presenter of professional learning programmes and workshops
  • Advocate for play, connection, wellbeing and emotionally safe teaching practices
  • Mentor and consultant for early childhood services across New Zealand and internationally

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