Early Childhood Educator

Dee will discuss the importance of child-initiated and self-directed play experiences, and how educators can optimise young children’s learning through a play-based pedagogy.

Planning & Providing for our Youngest Learners.

Do you want to simplify your planning and documentation process?

A fabulous session for educators and leadership wanting to optimise young children's learning through a Play-Based pedagogy.

This one-day tour visits a school where you will observe students and educators in action, demonstrating aspects of Walker Learning.

Starting an Outdoor Learning Program.

An informative PD session for educators who are implementing Walker Learning and want documentation to streamline and strengthen teaching practice.

How do we create interesting and meaningful environments that promote, engage and sustain children’s learning through play?

What are loose parts? What are the benefits of investing in these materials for the development of children’s learning?

Would you like to see quality Play-Based Learning in action?

Providing sensory experiences for children to touch, smell and observe the natural world as well as opportunities for creative self-expression can be challenging in our busy and technological society.

Understanding of neuroscience and its practical application educating children.

Do you want to understand more about why children behave and react the way they do and respond to challenging behaviours more effectively?

The perfect session for those wanting to build a united, professional team of early childhood educators.

How do we know if a child is ready for kindergarten or school?

A practical and informative session to help you support children with additional needs.

How do we create interesting and meaningful environments that promote, engage and sustain children’s learning through play?

This session empowers teachers to get back to what we know children need most.

A refreshing look at new ideas and practical strategies for early childhood educators and art teachers to introduce young children to a love and appreciation of art.

Explore ways to simplify your planning and documentation process and ensure literacy and numeracy skills are embedded in the program.

This one-day tour visits a school that is using Walker Learning across Foundation to year 6

Come and see great early childhood practice in action

What can we do to enhance play experiences, build skills and confidence in all areas and reduce negative behaviours?

This session provides lots of ideas for taking learning outside, integrating nature and curriculum outcomes and including natural elements in play and learning.

Building Understandings in the Australian Landscape

Demystifying Play-Based Learning - the importance of play and gender differences in learning (age 3 to 8 years)

Nurturing Children's Wellbeing through Creativity

Teaching & Learning through Play (Pre Kindy to Year 2) Presented by Dr Dee O'Connor

Find out more about how to build children’s resilience and self esteem

How do we create interesting and meaningful environments that promote, engage and sustain children's learning through play?

Find out more about how to build children’s resilience and self esteem

Starting a Bush Kinder Outdoor Play-Based Learning Program.

How do we create interesting and meaningful environments that promote, engage and sustain children’s learning through play?

How do we know if a child is ready for kindergarten or school?

Exploring the benefits of creativity and art processes on wellbeing

Dee will discuss the importance of child-initiated and self-directed play experiences, and how educators can optimise young children’s learning through a play-based pedagogy.

Providing sensory experiences for children to touch, smell and observe the natural world as well as opportunities for creative self-expression can be challenging in our busy and technological society.

Equip yourself to create interesting and meaningful environments that promote, engage and sustain children’s learning through play.

Understanding of neuroscience and its practical application educating children.

Dee will discuss the importance of child-initiated and self-directed play experiences, and how educators can optimise young children’s learning through a play-based pedagogy.