With Debbi Sluys

An interactive, reflective workshop which invites educators to think about their practice of displaying on their walls. The workshop framework covers the following four areas: 1. Align the environment to values; 2. Walls that silence; 3. Intentional display; and 4. The Joy of Aesthetics. Educators and Supervisors will learn about how their view of the child is reflected to themselves, the families, and the children in the choices they make for the displays in the playroom. They will see the connection to their environment and How Does Learning Happen? They will feel inspired by the examples and challenged to re-examine their own playroom choices to offer respectful, educational, and fresh displays which reflect the children and the learning which is occurring. They will uncover the early years “four letter” word which should not be used to describe playroom displays. Participants will be offered such language as “prime-real estate” and “billboard” when considering their choice for displays. It will re-ignite their passion for early years and re-align their purpose for their extraordinary work!