The Gentle Learning Connection is pleased to offer seminars and workshops for parents and professionals. The following is a sample of what is available. Have a different topic you're curious about? Contact us to discuss ideas, details and opportunities for yourself or your group.
- ADHD in an early learning setting - exploring root causes and learning supportive strategies.
- What can we learn about a child's development by observing play?
- Supporting self-esteem and confidence in preschoolers.
- The need to fidget: How to harness for focusing.
- Learning to interact and communicate with young learners on the autism spectrum.
Upcoming Events
- Supporting young children with autism in an ECE environment.
- Surprising ways visual system challenges show up in preschool.
- What behaviours might be telling us about the brain and body.
- Supporting Early Childhood Educators' mental health.
- Looking beyond the diagnosis - how to help at home and in the preschool.
- The role of sensory motor systems for school readiness.
- Understanding difficult behaviours in an ECE environment.
Saturday, November 29, 2025
Workshop Overview:
Do you wonder why some children move with ease while others struggle with coordination? Do you know how body awareness lays the groundwork for early math skills? Just like a tree needs strong roots to grow and thrive, a child’s brain relies on sensory-motor development as its foundation for learning, self-regulation, attention and social-emotional growth.
In this interactive workshop, we’ll explore the neuroscience behind sensory-motor development, the stages of movement maturation, and their impact on school readiness. Through a mix of theory and hands-on activities, you'll gain practical, creative tools to support children’s development—helping them grow strong and flourish, just like a well-nurtured tree. Perfect for educators, therapists, and caregivers!
Wednesday, January 7, 2026
Workshop Overview:
Storytelling and music are at the heart of early childhood education—but they’re so much more than just reading a book or singing a song! In this engaging workshop, you’ll explore creative ways to bring stories and music to life, captivating young learners and deepening their engagement. Learn how to use books in innovative ways to spark curiosity and interaction, and discover simple, stress-free strategies for incorporating music—even if you’re not a musician. Through movement, puppetry, imaginative play, and rhythm, you’ll foster creativity, language development, inclusion, and emotional growth. You’ll leave with fresh, hands-on ideas that make storytelling and music fun, meaningful, and confidence-building for both you and the children you teach.
Previous events:
Previous events:
September 17, 2025
Compassionate Care: A Trauma-Informed Approach for Early Childhood Education
Online: Fox Hollow Chid Care Centre & Community, N.S. Canada
February 19, 2024
Compassionate Care: A Trauma-Informed Approach for Early Childhood Education
Online: Nova Scotia Community College, N.S. Canada
February 5, 2025
ADHD Exposed! Key Insights and Strategies for Early Childhood Educators
Online: Nova Scotia Community College, Kentville, N.S. Canada
September 21, 2024
Empowering Early Childhood Educators to Support Children on the Autism Spectrum
In-Person: Nova Scotia Community College, Truro Campus, Nova Scotia, Canada
June 1, 2024
Compassionate Care: A Trauma-Informed Approach for Early Childhood Education
In-Person: Nova Scotia Community College, Kingstec Campus, Nova Scotia, Canada
December 1, 2023
Student Behaviour Management: Understanding Possible Causes and Supporting Students
In-Person Oxford Learning, Kitchener, Ontario, Canada
July 3, 2023
From Frustration to Action: A Webinar for Parents Waiting for Services for Their Child
Online: Across Canada
April 15, 2023
Development of the Visual System in an Early Childhood Education Setting
Online: Nova Scotia Community College, Kingstec Campus, N.S. Canada
March 25, 2023
Autism: Supporting Children on the Spectrum with Overall Growth, including regulation, interaction, problem solving and language development.
In-Person Nova Scotia Community College, Kingstec Campus, N.S. Canada
February 21, 2023
Supporting Self-Esteem & Confidence in Young Learners
Online: Nova Scotia Community College, Cumberland, N.S. Canada
November 19, 2022
Learning About Difficult Behaviours in an Early Childhood Education Setting
Nova Scotia Community College, Cumberland, N.S. Canada
October 29, 2022
Supporting Early Childhood Educators' Mental Health
Nova Scotia Community College, Cumberland, N.S. Canada
October 13, 18 & 22, 2022
Understanding and Working with Autism in an Early Learning Setting
Nova Scotia Community College, Kentville, N.S. Canada
April 30, 2022
Supporting Early Childhood Educators' Mental Health
Online, across Canada
April 9, 2022
DIRFloortime®️ Info Session, for Parents and Professionals
Online, International
February 26, 2022
Early Childhood Educators' Mental Health Workshop
Nova Scotia Community College, Kentville, N.S. Canada
November 20, 2021
Supporting Young Children Who Experienced Trauma
Nova Scotia Community College, Cumberland, N.S. Canada
Moderator (Presentation by Nancy Ceulemans of Unique Learning)
October 25 & 29, 2021
HANDLE®️ Course Level 1 & 2 combined
Online, international
Teaching Assistant with Level 1 & 2 Instructor Nancy Ceulemans
November 1 & 5, 2021
HANDLE®️ Course Level 1 & 2 combined
Online, international
Teaching Assistant with Level 1 & 2 instructor Nancy Ceulemans
February 18, 2021
Optimizing Social Interactions to Support Learning
Endless Skies Teacher's Convention Association, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Online Moderator (Presentation by Nancy Ceulemans of Unique Learning)
February 17, 2021
Using a Crazy Straw to Support Learning
Endless Skies Teachers’ Convention Association, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Online Moderator (Presentation by Nancy Ceulemans of Unique Learning)
November 7, 2020
Supporting Emotional Development in an Early Learning Setting
Conference for Early Childhood Education, Nova Scotia Community College, Kentville, N.S. Canada
Online Moderator (Presentation by Nancy Ceulemans)
September 28-29, 2019
HANDLE®️ Course, Level 1 & 2 combined
Online (international)
Teaching Assistant with Level 1 & 2 Instructor Nancy Ceulemans
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