Theoretical Foundations for Social Emotional Development and Learning
Contributed by the Canadian Child Care Federation
Author: Jan Blaxall, MASc.
0.5 ECE Hour

For the last few decades, research and clinical practice have demonstrated and continue to provide evidence to advocate the importance of social and emotional development.   In this webinar series, we will focus on understanding the important role played by secure relationships with educators and peers. Benefits include increased ability to co- and self-regulate, positive interaction skills and, of course, a sense of security and well-being that allows children to explore and learn.

Setting Up for Social Emotional Learning
Author: Jan Blaxall, MASc.
1 ECE Hour

For the last few decades, research and clinical practice have demonstrated and continue to provide evidence to advocate the importance of social and emotional development.  In this webinar, you will hear about several ways that you can create opportunities and possibilities for social-emotional earning as an essential component of curriculum for children from infancy to age 12. We hope that you will be inspired and also provided with the framework for developing your goals and roles in this important aspect of children’s days with you.

Secure & Safe Places for Young Children - The Importance of Relationships
Author: Jan Blaxall, MASc.
1 ECE Hours

For the last few decades, research and clinical practice have demonstrated and continue to provide evidence to advocate the importance of social and emotional development.  In this webinar, we will focus on understanding the important role played by secure relationships with Early Childhood Educators and other caregivers. Benefits include increased ability to self-regulate, learning of positive interaction skills and, of course, a sense of security and well-being that allows children to explore and learn.

Security & Safety within Groups of School-Aged Children
The Impact of Relationships with Educators
Author: Jan Blaxall, MASc.
1 ECE Hours

For the last few decades, research and clinical practice have demonstrated and continue to provide evidence to advocate the importance of social and emotional development.  In this webinar, we will focus on understanding the important role that continues to be played by supportive relationships with Educators. School aged-children take many of their cues about ways to interact and relate to others from educators, including assessing the worth of their peers.  Group settings that expect caring and respect from all participants create environments that encourage participation, risk-taking and enjoyment of social engagement.

Safety within Groups of School-age Children
The Impact and Power of Peers
Author: Jan Blaxall, MASc.
1 ECE Hours

For the last few decades, research and clinical practice have demonstrated and continue to provide evidence to advocate the importance of social and emotional development.  In this webinar, we will focus on understanding the impact of peer relationships, both negative and positive, on children's sense of well-being and belonging. We will provide strategies to develop positive and caring attitudes, partnering of children for friendship and respect, and the coaching of interaction skills.