Workshops for Kindy Teachers
Do you want children to feel calm at kindy?
Choose from a series of Professional Development workshops (online or face to face), where you will learn:
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how to teach simple yoga movements
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mindfulness and breathing techniques to use throughout the kindy day to help children feel calm
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how to co-regulate effectively with children to help them build their capacity for emotional regulation
These workshops fit into Kindy Uplift priority areas 2 (Social & Emotional Learning); 3 (Physicality); 4 (Executive Function) and offer the perfect blend of practical techniques with theoretical concepts from experts in the fields of brain development; human behaviour; trauma and somatic practices.
Workshop Options
Workshop 1: "Calm Tools for Kindy"
KU Priority areas: 2 & 4​
Expected outcomes:
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Understand what is happening in a child’s brain & body when they are dysregulated & unable to access the executive functions of the brain
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Apply simple tools throughout the day, including somatic practices; mindfulness & breathing
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Effectively co-regulate & soothe dysregulated children
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Share tools that build children's capacity to focus their mind; learn their "inside voice" & appreciate calm time
Note: There is the option to include additional information for children with Trauma or Autism into this workshop. ​​
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Referenced research from experts in Traumatic Stress in children; Somatic practices; Neuroscience & regulation:
Dr Daniel Siegel; Dr Bessel Van Der Kolk; Dr Pat Ogden; James S. Gordon MD; Blaustein & Kinniburgh
Format: Face to face; on zoom; or a self-paced pre-recorded video package
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Quote: You can either book a half day workshop (2-4 hours) or a full day workshop (5-7 hours) at a flat rate + GST + travel (from the Sunshine Coast). This includes up to 30 educators in the workshop. Contact us for your tailored quote.
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Workshop 2: "Yoga Moves for Kindy"
KU Priority areas: 3​
Expected outcomes:
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Teach simple & engaging movements; breathing & relaxation tools to children using nursery rhymes & story books
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Teach moves that help children to have a healthy spine; strong core; enhanced balance & improved digestion
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Teach moves that help to reduce stress levels & integrate the brain
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Share transitions & group activities to help bring cohesion; connection & a sense of belonging to the group
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Share tools that build children's capacity to focus their mind; learn their "inside voice" & appreciate calm time
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Referenced research from experts in Traumatic Stress in children; Somatic practices; Neuroscience & regulation:
Dr Daniel Siegel; Dr Bessel Van Der Kolk; Dr Pat Ogden; James S. Gordon MD; Blaustein & Kinniburgh
Format: Face to face; on zoom; or a self-paced pre-recorded video package
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Quote: You can either book a half day workshop (2-4 hours) or a full day workshop (5-7 hours) at a flat rate + GST + travel (from the Sunshine Coast). This includes up to 30 educators in the workshop. Contact us for your tailored quote.
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Mentorship: "Mentoring Educators during live practice"
KU Priority areas: 2, 3 & 4​
Expected outcomes:
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Educators can observe the facilitator model the tools from the workshop in a "real time" session with the children
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Educators can practice teaching the tools with the children & receive feedback from the facilitator
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Educators can ask questions & build confidence in the application of what they have learnt in the workshop
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Format: One hour, face to face with the children & educators. This can be done on the same day as the educator workshop. There is also a 30 minute follow up call on zoom at a later date to check progress & answer questions.
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Quote: $200 + GST + travel (from the Sunshine Coast) for the children's class & online follow up call. You must book an educator workshop (half day/ full day or online) to access the "Mentoring Educators during live practice" package.
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Scroll down to learn about a tailored workshop with a combination of topics & online package.
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​​Tailored to your needs
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Face to face workshops can be tailored to suit your plan and the needs of the children in your classroom
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You can choose a combination of topics to fit within the workshop time
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If you have already completed these workshops in previous years, you can book a workshop that includes a refresher (or a summary for new staff who missed it) + add on new content that is suitable for your plan
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If you aren't sure what workshop will suit your plan, be in touch and we can have a chat over the phone
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Workshop times can be adjusted to suit your available time, but are a minimum of 2 hours is required
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You will be invoiced at either a "half day" (3 hours) or "full day" (6 hours + breaks) set rate + GST + travel from Sunshine Coast. Submit the form to receive your tailored quote. ​
What People Say...
Excellent workshop- loved hearing about the theoretical underpinning and having that united with the practical exercises.
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Kindy Inclusion Officer
Workshop was practical, moving, calming rather than just being bombarded with information. I really enjoyed participating in this workshop. I loved that you gave us the opportunity to watch, participate and practice.
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Early Childhood Teacher
Everything was fantastic. Would love to have you back. Loved it.
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Early Childhood Teacher
Pre-recorded, online course package
Not able to find back fill staff or get a day off for training? No worries!
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There is an online course package with pre-recorded videos, that you can work through at your own pace. ​
This video package is a total of 6 hours, broken down into bite-size videos with clear demonstrations & notes. ​
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Calm Tools for Kindy
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Yoga Moves
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Calm Transitions
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Storytelling Yoga for Kindy (combine yoga moves into short, engaging stories)
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Breathing tools (understand how breathing works and learn 11 breathing techniques to share with children)
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Relaxation & Meditation tools (understand why meditation works and learn 20 techniques to share with children)
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Kid's Yoga Classes (You receive 6 x 15-20 minute yoga classes that you can play on the TV for children to join me)
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Cost:
$600 + GST
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Access:
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This fee grants your centre access and each staff member can create their own log in and password.
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You can access this training on your computer or via an app on your phone.
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​Add on to the pre-recorded package:​
In addition to the pre-recorded video package you can add on some zoom sessions to give you additional coaching so that I can help you to implement in the classroom what you have learnt from the training.
Tailored to your needs
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​You can combine a combination of topics to suit your needs (Allow 2-3 hours per topic)
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Workshop duration can meet your needs & are billed at the rate of "half day" 3 hours) or "full day" (6 hours + breaks)
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These workshops can be delivered in person or on zoom in real time
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An optional "modelling with the children" session (1hr) so you can see the way the tools are taught and how the children respond
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There is an option for a pre-recorded course package which features similar, but sightly different content to the live workshops
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​There is an option to invest in some staff coaching sessions online to help you implement what you have learnt
Best PD I've done in 36 years of being an Educator.
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Early Childhood Teacher
Having us participate in the activities helped us to retain them easily and incorporate them into our teaching practice. I began implementing them the day after the workshop.
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Online workshop participant
Theory explained really well.
Very practical.
I feel confident to use it with children.
One of the best workshops
I've been to.
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Early Childhood Teacher
More feedback...
Resources
Here is a little yoga sequence to the ABC song that you can do with the kids right away- they love it!
The children LOVE exploring the jungle in this Yoga class.
Answers to Frequently Asked Questions
* YES- The workshops are a blend of sitting on chairs, moving, talking, discussing, experiencing, practice teaching & breaks. No- we aren't just talking the whole time, nor doing Yoga poses for 3-6 hours!
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* YES- Wear clothes that are comfortable to move in and sit on the floor in. (Jeans and skirts aren't ideal). No- you don't need to wear lycra yoga pants!
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* YES- I will be sharing the practices and tools of Yoga, but no, I won't be sharing any religious practices. The workshop makes no reference to Yoga's Hindu roots, and instead takes a modern-day, non-denominational approach. Rather than devotional practices, the workshop is a blend of the theories from neuroscience, somatic movement and relaxation practices.
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* YES- you will get a certificate with your PD hours listed. No- you won't come out of this workshop as qualified Children's Yoga Teacher.
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* YES- we can travel to your location!
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* YES - you can combine with other kindys and split costs.
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* YES - please provide your own lunch/ snacks/ water.
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* YES - the workshop is facilitated in your kindy. We just need the space you use for group time with the children unless you have a large group then we may need to clear more space.
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* YES- you will receive access to the online training with notes & videos so that you can revise what you learnt in the workshop afterwards.
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* YES- the online package allows you to work at your own pace, in your own time.
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* YES- the online package allows each staff member to have their own log in.
About Your Facilitator
Stacey Louise is one of Australia's most experienced and inspirational Children's Yoga Teachers.
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Having always loved being with children, Stacey wanted to be a Kindy or Primary School Teacher, but once she started studying a Bachelor of Education, she found that it wasn't creative enough for her. She changed pathways and completed a Bachelor of Communication instead, which landed her a job working at Network TEN in Children's Television production followed by live to air news production. All the while, Stacey was practicing yoga and teaching group fitness classes before and after work.
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Eventually the stress of the TV industry got too much and coupled with a diagnosis of an autoimmune disease, the decision was made to prioritise health.
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She started her own business in 2005, teaching Yoga and fitness classes for both adults and children. Since 2012, Stacey has been facilitating Children’s Yoga Teacher Training. The Inspired Kids Training courses are practical, authentic, down to earth and whole-hearted. You will be encouraged to weave your own unique gifts, experiences, values and qualities into your interactions with children.
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Over the past two decades, there have been many full circle moments, where the side steps along her career path have been beautifully integrated. For example, Stacey’s first experience of meditation was in a high school drama class- now she gets to teach meditation to school students. Her dream to be a Kindy teacher has turned into her dream job of teaching yoga to kindy aged children and facilitating training for their teachers. Her experience working in TV production and her desire to use the medium of television to educate and inspire kids to move their bodies mindfully, has led to the creation of many videos, TV appearances and online courses.
And her greatest legacy - “Calm Fairies” where Stacey used her own experience of enduring hundreds of needles and medical appointments to create a program that helps children in hospital to cope with the stress of medical settings using the tools of Yoga.
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Beyond all of her qualifications and achievements, it is Stacey’s passion for holding space and empowering others to find their way ‘home’ to their hearts and their true self that makes her shine the brightest.
Qualifications
~ Registered Senior Level Yoga Teacher (Yoga Australia)
~ Registered Children’s Yoga Teacher (Yoga Alliance)
~ Registered Children’s Yoga Training School (Yoga Alliance)
~ Yoga Therapist working in Children’s Hospital wards (since 2005)
~ Short courses in : Trauma Informed Yoga for Children; Play Therapy; Meditation; Zen Thai Massage
~ AcroYoga Teacher
~ Kidfit Instructor; Group Fitness Leader; Personal Trainer (Cert 4 Fitness)
~ Bachelor of Communication (Theatre/ Screen Production)
~ Bachelor of Primary Education (first year only, not completed)
~ Currently studying a Diploma of Counselling
Career Highlights
~ Founder of “Calm Fairies” hospital program & app
~ Presenting a Yoga class on Peppa Pig You Tube Channel
~ Producing a Kids Yoga video series that screened globally on Gaia TV
~ Travelling around QLD teaching over 100 workshops for Kindy teachers in 2022 -2024
~ Presenting at C & K early childhood national conference
~ Teaching Kids Yoga at Wanderlust Festivals at Sunshine Coast; Melbourne; Sydney; NZ
~ Teaching Yoga at All Hallows Girls School for 14 years
~ Teaching AcroYoga around Australia & performing AcroYoga on national TV
~ Part of a Yoga Teacher Training team (2012-2015)
~ Presenting calm tools to nurses & pharmacists in hospital
~ Teaching Yoga to children in a refuge for domestic violence survivors
~ Working in Network TV production
~ Positively impacting the lives of thousands of people over 2 decades