Webinars in 2023
All webinars will be recorded, and participants will receive a link to the recording for one month and a PDF of the presentation.
Seasonal Gardening in ECE - Summer Click here to register
Tuesday 28th November 7.00pm - 8.30pm
Cost: $65 incl GST
Gardening can be a year-round activity and is a great way to connect children with nature and teach them how to care for Papatūānuku. In this webinar we discuss involving tamariki in the whole process of gardening, explore what this means in terms of kaitiakitanga, developing respect for Papatūānuku and learning about maramataka. We look at ways to teach tamariki to care for a Summer garden, such as water conservation, mulching, general care of plants, pest control, seed sowing and planting during the Summer months.
Seasonal webinar recordings for sale
Once request to pruchase has been made, an invoice will be emailed to you. On receipt of payment a link to the recording and PDF of the presentation will be emailed to you
Seasonal Gardening in ECE - Autumn
Cost: $39 incl GST Click here to purchase
Gardening can be a year-round activity and is a great way to connect children with nature and teach them how to care for Papatūānuku. The main focus for Autumn is harvesting and storing produce. In this webinar we will discuss how maramataka can be used to guide gardening practices through Autumn. We will look at how gardening can help foster kaitiakitanga in tamariki though their involvement in the Autumn activities of harvesting, seed saving, and seed sowing and planting. A guide on what to sow and plant in Autumn is included.
You will receive a PDF of the presentation along with a link to the recording.
Seasonal Gardening in ECE - Autumn
Cost: $39 incl GST Click here to purchase
Gardening can be a year-round activity and is a great way to connect children with nature and teach them how to care for Papatūānuku.
Winter tends to be a quiet month in the garden, but there are still things you can do. In this webinar we will discuss how we might involve tamariki in Winter gardening activities, and the care and protection of the garden through the cold winter months.
Gardening can be guided by maramataka, and Matariki plays an important role in guiding gardening during Winter. Suggestions will be offered on how to include the garden in your Matariki celebrations.
You will receive a PDF of the presentation along with a link to the recording.
Seasonal Gardening in ECE - Spring
Cost: $39 incl GST Click here to purchase
Spring represents new life and growth, so what better time to get your gardening programme underway?
In this webinar you will learn some tips for growing a successful garden in your early childhood setting.
Topics will include:
- involving tamariki in the whole process of gardening
- exploring what this means in terms of kaitiakitanga and developing respect for Papatūānuku
- finding out when to plant following maramataka
- building up healthy soil to grow healthy plants
- practical ideas for involving tamariki in gardening
You will receive a PDF of the presentation along with a link to the recording.
Professional Learning for Early Childhood Centres
I offer professional development for early childhood centres specialising in gardening with young children and environmental sustainability. This professional development is tailored to your centre needs and along with gardening tips and ideas, can include worm farming, compost, and environmental sustainability. Depending on your centre's needs, this can be a one-off session or a series of sessions.
Professional development is available via zoom if you are outside of Christchurch, or in person if you are in Christchurch
Please contact me to find out more about any of these professional learning opportunities
Anita Croft
Phone: 021 047 8844
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