In our recent workshop, we explored the transformative impact of risky play in early infancy. Titled "Infants and Risky Play," this session was facilitated and hosted by Sophie Rayner-Grignon, ECE Community Advisor of The ECC. Sophie guided us through a comprehensive discussion on the holistic effects and practical applications of risky play for infants aged 0-18 months.
During the workshop, Sophie addressed common fears and barriers associated with risky play, offered strategies for reframing risk, and shared practical applications to support infants' growth and development. We delved into how risky play can benefit early and older infants, and provided actionable ideas and next-step resources to help educators, infants, and communities engage in this essential aspect of early childhood development safely and effectively.
For those who attended, we hope you found the session insightful and inspiring. If you missed it or wish to revisit the discussion, the online content is now available for you here!
Don’t miss out on this valuable opportunity to enhance your understanding and implementation of risky play in your early childhood education practice.
RECE, ECE Community Advisor & Facilitator at The ECC
Sophie (She/They) is a queer, heavily tattooed, and creative educator living and working on the Unceded Territory of the Algonquin Peoples in a city known as Ottawa, ON.
Her first experiences and connections to caring for young children started with babysitting. While volunteering in a special needs program in Japan, Sophie decided to give Early Childhood Education a shot and applied to school back home in Canada. Eventually, with experience, she moved to private home care during the summer while studying early childhood education at Algonquin College. Graduating with Honours in 2014, Sophie has been in the sector as a Registered Early Childhood Educator RECE ever since. The majority of her career has been working with young parents and their infants and toddlers in Non-Profit Centre based Subsidised Licensed Child Care. Sophie is all about Infant care and play - using her creativity to plan intentional programming for the youngest learners as a passionate play partner is one of her absolute favourite parts of being an ECE!
Recently moving into an Early Literacy and Parenting Educator position, Sophie gets to show off her passions for parenting, play, diverse books, and early learning every day.
In addition to being an educator, Sophie is a loving spouse, cat caregiver, and active neighbour & volunteer in her cooperative housing community!
Anisha Angella is an Early Childhood Education (ECE) Specialist who has been in the industry for over 14+ years. With a degree in Early Childhood Education Studies, Anisha has held many roles over the years. She has led childcare programs, taught college programs, and worked as a senior manager overseeing 45+ childcare locations. She is also the CEO and Founder of The Early Childhood Coach — a powerhouse for all things childcare consulting, coaching, and training. Her success has allowed her to gain exposure through Authority Magazine and The Today Show. Anisha wants to see other members of the ECE community succeed and loves to share her wealth of knowledge through speaking at a variety of events. Anisha’s speaking engagements focus on diversity in ECE, leadership, mental health and burnout in ECE, and effective communication with parents and staff. She has spoken at over 50 events worldwide and is always looking forward to her next engagement.
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