From Roots to Ready: Cultivating School Readiness in an Early Learning Setting
Fee: $60
Deadline to register: November 21, 2025
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!
Facilitator: Nancy Ceulemans and Heather Cukierski
Nancy holds a Belgian degree in Education, with a specialty in Early Childhood Development. She worked in a variety of Early Childhood settings in Belgium, England, and Switzerland. Later in life, she trained in multiple neurodevelopmental approaches and has a certificate of "Leaders of Learning" from Harvard University. She currently runs a practice near Halifax where she supports individuals with all sorts of difficulties in life and learning, including trauma. She has a love for teaching, creates courses on a wide variety of topics, which she presents in Canada and abroad.
Heather, an experience educator and author, finds joy when empowering students, parents, and professionals. She owned an award-winning learning centre for over 20 years in Southern Ontario that included a licensed pre-school program. Heather has an Honours BSc degree in Psychology, and is trained in multiple approaches, including neurodevelopment, transformational coaching, and functional nutrition counselling. She is located in Grimsby, Ontario, where she uses an integrative approach to support individuals who have attention, learning, behaviour, and mental health issues.
Requirements:
- Own water bottle or flask
- Pen and notebook
- Bring own lunch, only snacks provided by NSCC Kingstec
- Registered participants will receive detailed instructions.
Please Note Our Payment Process
Credit Card or VISA Debit payment *Credit or Debit Card payments can be paid over the phone or in-person at NSCC-Kingstec Campus*
- Registration form AND payment are to be received by us at least TWO WEEKS IN ADVANCE (unless otherwise noted).
- Registrations cannot be processed, nor spaces held, until both registration form and payment are received.
- Cancellations must be processed before the workshop occurs. Please contact us at least one week prior to a workshop if you are unable to attend.
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Organizer: Early Years Professional Development