See How They Grow: Building Brains & Bodies

This is an approved PD FUNDED Training Workshop for reimbursement with Alberta Childcare Grant Funding Program

"Physical Activity and Physical Literacy in the Early Years" - A Sport for Life Canada Professional Development Workshop" An offering by; See How They Grow: Building Brains & Bodies Founder Susanne Harach-Vatne. A licensed Sport for Life Canada KNOWLEDGE PARTER and Sport for Life Canada Learning Facilitator. Physical Literacy Certification - Level 1

DATE:   Saturday, MAY 3rd

TIME : 10 AM to 2PM  (There will be 30 mins for lunch + 1 hour of Hands-On group activities

 (9:45 am arrival for coffee/tea and muffins)

LOCATION:  Southview Community Association

2020 33rd Street S.E., Calgary, AB

IINDIVIDUAL participant REG FEE: $75 + GST

An ONSITE live, and engaging Workshop – GROW your knowledge about physical literacy and physical activity to use in the everyday experiences and work of caring for and promoting the healthy development of children at the earliest stages of development. Developed by the experts at Sport for Life Canada!  

• This workshop provides early years staff (front-line Early Childhood Education staff, supervisors, and managers) and parents with a deeper understanding of physical literacy development in young children (0 to 5 years). Participants will learn what physical literacy is, why it is important for young children, and how it connects to brain development. They will also explore how relationships, environment, activities, and equipment support physical literacy development.
• In addition to the onsite presentation, ECEs will engage in hands-on group activities to discuss, learn about, and explore fundamental movement skills.

• Describe key concepts such as active play, fundamental movement skills, risky/adventurous play and physical literacy.
• Examine the critical role early years play in the future health and physical literacy of a child.
• Identify concepts and activities that support active play in the early years.                                        
• Review educational tools for parents which highlight the important role of active play on a child’s overall development           
• Gather information that can be applied to increase the capacity of managers and staff to develop policies, practices and environments.
• To learn more about this workshop CLICK HERE

NOTE: This workshop is approved with the Alberta Childcare Grant Funding Program & Release Time Grant Funding Program - for reimbursement of fees paid - and to be paid for your time completing this workshop.

What each registrants receives with REG FEE: 

• A certificate of completion from Sport for Life and Professional Development Points from the National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) for anyone that collects points with the NCCP.
• Participant workshop material(s) are provided on the Sport for Life Canada Workshop Participant Portal 
• Resources are also available on the participant portal for ECEs to share with parents in their day home, daycare centers and preschools, etc.

*** To request additional PRIVATE ONLINE or ONSITE Workshop for Calgary and surrounding area, please contact Susanne Harach-Vatne: AT seehowtheygrow.ca@gmail.com OR call 403.589.5473

This is an approved PD FUNDED Training Workshop for reimbursement with Alberta Childcare Grant Funding Program -  For certified staff in ALBERTA - working in licensed; ECE preschool programs, family day home agencies. Certified staff complete the Alberta Child Care Grant Funding professional development application form to receive reimbursement of the registration fee paid - and to be paid for their time completing this SMSK training workshop through the Release Time Grant.  

To learn more about the Alberta Child Care Grant Funding Program, CLICK HERE.

A STEP-BY-STEP PDF with instructions and a VIDEO link to complete the Alberta Professional Development Funding Application Form - is provided to participants registered for workshops with Susanne Harach-Vatne, See How They Grow: Building Brains & Bodies!