Nurturing Childhood in the Digital Age - February 22 & 23, 2027
Waldorf Early Childhood Association of North America

Nurturing Childhood in the Digital Age - February 22 & 23, 2027

Regular price $40.00 USD
Sale price $40.00 USD Regular price

WECAN PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT EVENT

An event for Waldorf early childhood educators exploring how to support children and families in a rapidly changing media landscape. Together, we will consider current research, foundational developmental principles, and the role of the educational environment in nurturing healthy childhood development.

Part 1: Understanding Media & Childhood - An overview of child development and the framework of media maturity, as well as age-related considerations for early childhood and beyond. 

Part 2: Bringing It Into Practice - What support do we need as teachers? What challenges do we face when communicating what we have learned to colleagues and parents? How can we talk about this concern in a supportive and welcoming way? How can we foster clear and compassionate conversations with colleagues and parents? Such discussions bridge challenges and inspire a creative culture.

This is a two-part live event scheduled to take place on:
Monday, February 22 at 2:00pm HT / 5:00 pm PT / 6:00 pm MT / 7:00pm CT / 8:00pm ET.
and
Tuesday, February 23, 2027 at 2:00pm HT / 5:00 pm PT / 6:00 pm MT / 7:00pm CT / 8:00pm ET.

Length of Event: Each part of this event will run one hour and 30 minutes.

Professional Development Certificate: Live participants will receive a certificate for three hours of attendance at the end of the event. (For two-part events, attendees will receive the certificate at the end of the second part.)

Recording Access: All who register will receive access to the recording. 

Registration Details

  • Fee: $40 USD
  • Register online through the WECAN bookstore.
  • We want everyone to be able to participate in this evening. If you need financial support, please contact Heather Church at hchurch@waldorfearlychildhood.org.

Important Notes

  • The Zoom link will be sent to the email address you provide upon registration..
  • Do not opt out of receiving emails from us; otherwise, you will not receive the link.
  • If you are purchasing for a group, please provide the email address for each person attending on the first page of the checkout in the notes section. This will ensure each attendee receives the link.

Janene Ping (she/her), a Waldorf kindergarten teacher for over 35 years, is the founder of the Magical Puppet Tree Theater and president of the World Association of Puppetry and Storytelling Arts. She is a core faculty member at Sophia's Hearth Waldorf Early Childhood Teacher Education Center in Keene, New Hampshire. A passionate advocate for children's rights, Janene currently lives and works in the Hawthorne Valley Waldorf School Community in upstate New York.

Lisa Pitillo (she/her) has been a Waldorf Early childhood educator for over 20 years. She is from Baltimore, MD, and is currently a nursery teacher at the Hawthorne Valley Waldorf School, as well as a Regional Representative for WECAN. Lisa is a strong advocate for healthy childhood through awareness of the effects of digital media on child development. She is currently a core member of the WECAN Digital Media Working Group.

TBD