Step into workshop facilitation & speaking with confidence!
Are you an Early Childhood Educator, supervisor, or leader who’s ready to start leading workshops, hosting staff PD, or speaking in your community—but you’re not sure where to begin?
This Facilitator’s E-Guide was designed just for you.
In early childhood education, we’re often asked to step up—whether it’s running a staff meeting, creating a PD session, or speaking at a community event. But leading adults can feel completely different from working with children.
✅ Real-life examples of play-based learning in action
✅ Reflective prompts to support your growth as an educator
✅ Practical ideas for classroom design, materials, and literacy
✅ A 30-day challenge to activate your learning
✅ Built by The Early Childhood Coach team with love and purpose
Whether you're just starting out or looking to reenergize your practice, this guide will help you create meaningful, engaging, and inclusive play-based experiences in any setting
This is more than theory — it’s a step-by-step resource packed with reflection prompts, checklists, and templates you can use right away.
✨ Chapters include:
Finding Yourself as a Facilitator – Your “why” and authentic style
Prep & Organization – How to build sessions that flow and stay stress-free
Landing a Contract – Portfolios, proposals, pricing, and agreements
Preparing for the Engagement – Rehearsal, inclusion, and tech readiness
Hosting a Great Engagement – Strategies to engage and inspire adults
Feedback & Growth – Using reflection to keep improving
Tips & Tricks for ECE Facilitators – Time-saving and confidence-boosting hacks
The Facilitator’s Self-Care – Protecting your energy before and after sessions
📖 Appendix Resources you’ll love:
Staff PD & Community Engagement workshop outlines
Day-Of checklists (in-person + virtual)
Facilitator supply checklist
Reflection journal prompts
Sample feedback forms & planning templates
✔️ Supervisors & Directors – who need to lead PD sessions for their teams
✔️ ECE Leaders – stepping into community engagement or conference speaking
✔️ Educators – who want to share their expertise beyond the classroom
If you’ve ever thought:
“I know I have something to share, but I don’t know where to start,”
this guide is your starting point.
This isn’t just about giving you a list of tips. It’s about helping you show up as the facilitator you already are. With reflection questions in every chapter, you’ll build confidence in your own voice and create workshops that feel authentic, engaging, and impactful.
Transform your role from educator to confident facilitator. Step into rooms, stages, and sessions knowing that you are prepared, organized, and ready to inspire.