Professional Development

Eco Kids Professional Development

Supporting educators and families with practical, research informed approaches to early childhood.

At Eco Kids, we believe that learning in early childhood should be simple, meaningful, and connected to the world around us.

Our professional development space is designed to support both educators and families with accessible, real world ideas grounded in practice. Here you’ll find resources and insights focused on play, storytelling, sustainability, and child development.

Whether you are just getting started or looking to deepen your practice, this space is here to support you.

🌱 Explore the Blog

Our blog shares practical ideas, reflections, and research informed insights into early childhood.

👉 Explore the blog here https://ecokidsnz.com/blogs/news  

📥 Free Resources

Access downloadable guides designed to support simple, engaging, and sustainable play.

These resources are designed to be practical, easy to use, and grounded in real early childhood practice.

👉 Browse free resources here https://ecokidsnz.com/collections/free-resources

🎤 Professional Learning

We offer professional development opportunities for early childhood educators, with a focus on:

  • waste minimisation in ECE
  • sustainable practices
  • play based learning
  • neurodiversity in both tamariki and kaiako

Workshops and sessions are designed to be practical, reflective, and relevant to everyday teaching.

Online sessions coming soon

🎙️ The Eco Kids Podcast

The Eco Kids Podcast explores real conversations in early childhood, including play, and sustainability. 

Designed for educators and parents, each episode shares practical ideas, reflections, and insights you can take into your everyday practice.

Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/episode/1lHr5yGCt6jqXS9Vh0WCBC?si=NtfZ_wbcQnuEOb0KrvjyEQ 

 Our Approach

At Eco Kids, we value:

  • simple, open ended play
  • sustainability and mindful consumption
  • strong relationships and connection
  • inclusive and responsive practice
  • supporting children to explore, create, and express themselves

This space has been created to make professional learning more accessible, practical, and connected to real experiences.

We’re so glad you’re here.

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