Parent and Professional Resource Centre Lambton College

04/24/2025

Join us for an enriching journey of reflection and growth!

Dive into the engaging modules and invitations of the Stepping Side By Side platform with us. Together, we will listen, discuss, and explore how each invitation enhances and evolves our current understandings and practices. After each session, we will reflect deeply and critically on our own practices and programs.

You are invited to join us in-person on Monday or virtually on Wednesday. Let's learn and grow together! 🌟

Click the link below to register.
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/stepping-side-by-side-together-tickets-1273865107829?aff=oddtdtcreator

🗓️Monday, May 5, 2025.
🏫in-person at the PPRC from
⏲️6:30 pm - 8:00 pm.

🗓️Wednesday, May 7, 2025.
👩🏽‍💻virtual (Microsoft Teams)
⏲️6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

04/16/2025

Calling all passionate educators! 🌟

We invite you to an inspiring workshop dedicated to the magical journey of literacy and language development in infants and toddlers. This is your chance to delve into the fascinating world of emergent literacy and language, and discover how to create vibrant, language-rich environments that captivate young minds.
Engage in lively discussions, share your experiences, and learn practical strategies for fostering early literacy skills.
Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your skills, connect with fellow educators. Join us for a session filled with insights, inspiration, and the joy of learning together!

🗓️April 30, 2025
⏲️6:30pm - 8:00pm

Facilitator:
Shelley Marui, RECE, is the Early Literacy Specialist for Lambton County EarlyON Child & Family Centres, coordinator for the Petrolia EarlyON Centre and Pedagogist with the Pedagogist Network of Ontario.

CLICK BELOW TO REGISTER.
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/infant-and-toddler-literacy-and-language-tickets-1245072528449?aff=oddtdtcreator

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04/14/2025

Please note:
📢The PPRC will be CLOSED on Tuesday, April 15th, 2025, for a water shut down required by construction crews.

We are sorry for the inconvenience and look forward to seeing you on Wednesday at 11:00am!

03/31/2025

Discover the fascinating distinction between emotions and feelings with Sachleen Kaur, a passionate second-year Early Childhood Education student at Lambton College. Dive into an engaging discussion on how to nurture children's emotional responses and their unique experiences of those emotions. 😊😒😁😑😥😏☺️

Sachleen will share practical, hands-on strategies to help you forge deeper connections and build stronger relationships with the children in your care. Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your understanding and make a lasting impact!
🗓️ April 9, 2025
⏲️6:30 – 8:00pm

Click the link below to register!
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/exploring-emotions-and-feelings-tickets-1097450657459?aff=oddtdtcreator

03/28/2025

We have finally received the all clear to open tomorrow!👏🏼👏🏽

We will be open this Saturday from 9am -12pm.

Thanks again for all of your patience.😍😍

03/24/2025

Join us for an evening with Get ready for an engaging presentation designed specifically for Registered Early Childhood Educators across diverse practice settings! We'll dive into the crucial concept of professional boundaries and their vital role in safeguarding the safety, care, and well-being of everyone in the learning environment.
Participants will explore the distinctions between appropriate professional boundaries, blurred lines, and outright boundary violations. We'll also delve into scenarios where boundaries might be tested and examine how contextual factors and power dynamics can influence these boundaries.
Expect plenty of opportunities for lively discussions and collaborative reflections, making this an interactive and thought-provoking experience!
🗓️Date - April 2, 2025
⏲️Time - 6:30 - 7:30pm

Click below to register.

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/professional-boundaries-in-early-childhood-education-and-care-tickets-1105570433929?aff=oddtdtcreator

About the Facilitaors:
Deborah Gores RECE is a Professional Practice Analyst at the College of Early Childhood Educators. She holds a Master of Science in Family Relations and Human Development from the University of Guelph, where her research focused on supporting RECEs in addressing the development of sexuality in early childhood. Her current research interests are early childhood education policy and sexuality education in early childhood. Prior to joining the College, Deborah worked in the research and evaluation department at the Dr. Jay Children’s Grief Centre.

Safra Najeemudeen RECE is a Professional Practice Analyst at the College of Early Childhood Educators. She has an MA in Early Childhood Studies and a BA in Early Childhood Leadership. She is a doctoral candidate in the Faculty of Education at York University. Her research focuses on teaching and learning in contexts of cultural diversity. Prior to joining the College, Safra worked as the professional learning coordinator at the Association of Early Childhood Educators Ontario, and as a professor in early childhood diploma and degree programs.

03/20/2025

So nice to see great resources in use!!! Thank for participating and for sharing!!

03/19/2025

🎙️ Tune in to the latest episode of "Have You Heard" where we dive into the transformative power of mentorship in the early years! 🌟

Discover how professional relationships can spark critical reflection and foster continuous learning. Mentorships are a two-way street, nurturing growth for both mentors and mentees alike. Join Stephanie and Carrie as they explore the vital role of positive relationships in shaping your ECE career.

📅 Date: Monday, March 24
🕡 Time: 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Don't miss out! Register now using the link below.
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/have-you-heard-tickets-1097444960419?aff=oddtdtcreator

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03/17/2025

🌞 Spring into Learning! 🌞
As the weather warms up and the season changes, we're thrilled to introduce the PPRC 2025 Spring/Summer Learning Guide! Dive into fresh, engaging professional development opportunities designed to inspire and elevate your skills.
Check out the attached guide and get ready to bloom with knowledge! 🌸📚

https://earlyonlambton.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/PPRC-Spring-Summer-Professional-Learning-Guide-2025.pdf

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03/07/2025

Attention All Early Childhood Educators,
Are you interested in learning how to enhance your program with active play?
See below for an opportunity presented by
https://learnthroughactiveplay.com/

We’re excited to follow up and share that, in response to growing program interest, we have decided to host two Learn Through Active Play (formally Active Play in Childcare) workshops this March!
As we kick off 2025, we extend our gratitude to early childhood educators like you for your commitment to fostering calmer, more regulated learning environments. A special thank you to our partners in Ontario, Quebec, Nova Scotia, and Alberta for championing the integration of active play in early childhood education.
Join us for one of our free professional development workshops to discover how active play can enhance your childcare practices:
📅 March 15 | 11:00 AM - 2:30 PM EDT
📅 March 22 | 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM EDT
In these interactive sessions, you will:
✅ Learn how to seamlessly incorporate Active Play into daily routines.
✅ Strengthen relationships through meaningful, inclusive play.
✅ Enhance emotional regulation strategies to support overall learning.
✅ Create engaging play spaces that promote movement and joy.
Secure your spot today!
👉 https://forms.gle/q5VXdXTogBeWwzLM6
Seats are limited, so we encourage you to register soon to take advantage of this exciting opportunity!

Formally called "Active Play in Childcare"

02/28/2025

Get ready for an inspiring professional development event with Shelley Marui, RECE, and Barb Wilson, RECE! Dive into the fascinating world of schemas and discover why children use them in their play. Learn how to identify these patterns and effectively support them in your planning for young children. Don't miss out—register now and transform your approach to early childhood education!
EXPLORING SCHEMA PLAY
Wednesday, March 5, 2025 6:30 - 8pm
Click below to register.

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/exploring-schema-play-tickets-1098088715909?aff=oddtdtcreator

About the Facilitators:
Barb Wilson, RECE, is the Program Manager at North Lambton Childcare Centre, as well as a Program Coordinator with EarlyON Child & Family Centre.

Shelley Marui, RECE, is the Early Literacy Specialist for Lambton County EarlyON Child & Family Centre, coordinator for the Petrolia EarlyON Centre and Pedagogist with the Pedagogist Network of Ontario.

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02/19/2025

If you signed up, tonight is the night! If you would like to register last minute just send us a message at [email protected]

What’s Next? Advancing your DEI Journey
Facilitators: PPRC Staff
This event continues the conversation from our County Wide PD Day on October 21, 2024. During this event we will highlight and review Anisha Angella's discussion about the importance of striving towards Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in our early years communities. We will engage with our Stepping Side By Side platform and consider how we can move our DEI plans into action.
Offered: Virtually (Microsoft Teams)
Date: Wednesday, February 19, 2025, Time: 6:30-8:00 pm
Suited for: All RECEs and Early Years Professionals

Click the link below to register.

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/whats-next-advancing-your-dei-journey-tickets-1098116900209?aff=oddtdtcreator

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02/13/2025

****UPDATE**** WE WILL BE OPEN THIS EVENING FROM 4:30PM - 8:00PM

Due to the inclement weather advisory for this evening in the Sarnia-Lambton region, and out of an abundance of caution, Lambton College has made the decision to move all College operations & classes to remote for the remainder of the evening Wednesday, February 12 and tomorrow Thursday, February 13.

The PPRC we will be closed starting at 4:30 pm today. Please stay tuned here on Facebook or Instagram for updates.

02/12/2025

Due to the inclement weather advisory for this evening in the Sarnia-Lambton region, and out of an abundance of caution, Lambton College has made the decision to move all College operations & classes to remote for the remainder of the evening Wednesday, February 12 and tomorrow Thursday, February 13.

The PPRC we will be closed starting at 4:30 pm today. Please stay tuned here on Facebook or Instagram for updates.

02/07/2025

What’s Next? Advancing your DEI Journey
Facilitators: PPRC Staff
This event continues the conversation from our County Wide PD Day on October 21, 2024. During this event we will highlight and review Anisha Angella's discussion about the importance of striving towards Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in our early years communities. We will engage with our Stepping Side By Side platform and consider how we can move our DEI plans into action.
Offered: Virtually (Microsoft Teams)
Date: Wednesday, February 19, 2025, Time: 6:30-8:00 pm
Suited for: All RECEs and Early Years Professionals

Click the link below to register.

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/whats-next-advancing-your-dei-journey-tickets-1098116900209?aff=oddtdtcreator

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02/05/2025

Here's a great reminder that Self Regulation is an ongoing journey.

Doing requires us to establish new habits: different ways of seeing, interpreting and responding to children.

These ideas, adapted from Dr. Stuart Shanker’s Self-Reg learning journey, will help you along that path. Learn more: https://self-reg.ca/habit-of-self-reg/

02/04/2025

Join Christina Joliffe, BA, HBSW, MSW and Mel Barnett, CYW from Sarnia Lambton Children's Aid Society as they discuss concerns in their work with children and families. Our Duty to Report: how, when, and how often, as well as what happens after a report is made. This event is in person at Lambton college on Tuesday, February 11 at 6:30-8:00pm
Click the link below to register.
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/duty-to-report-in-the-early-years-tickets-1095521507319

01/06/2025

A Community of Practice (COP) conversation is a critical space to engage in topics that are meaningful and important. It is a place to reflect, problem solve, discuss, dream, create, and share ideas. Our conversations will highlight different topics from the Stepping Side By Side and Community of Practice for the Early Years platforms and will link directly to thoughts and ideas generated from the learning and conversations online. We will also engage in current topics and wonderings brought forth by participants.

To register for our live virtual event on Monday, January 13, 2025, from 6:30 - 8:00 PM, please click the link below.

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/community-of-practice-for-the-early-years-conversation-tickets-1095682288219?aff=oddtdtcreator

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