This training session is perfect for those educators new to the Early Childhood sector and wanting to further understand the introductory concept of provocations and how we can further support children’s learning and development.

We will explore the concept of a provocation, the importance of provocations through play and the extended opportunities for learning these provide for children.

We will discuss how we can identify and extend on children’s interest and learning through both intentional and spontaneous provocations and will also explore the benefits of provocations from both the child’s perspective and the educator’s perspective.

Learning Outcomes:

• Be introduced to the concept of a provocation
• Understand how provocations can support and benefit children’s play
• Understand the benefits of providing intentional and spontaneous provocations
• Explore how provocations can be implemented to extended on children’s play

Training Presenter: Kirralea Lyneham – Children First Training

Kirralea is a genuine advocate for the wellbeing of children, specialising in training child protection, children’s health & safety, guiding & supporting children’s behaviour and wellbeing. She lives and breathes early childhood education and it shines in her training.

Working as both a Trainer and Educator, she loves bringing her training to life with real and current experiences to support the learning of educators.

Kirralea has 25 years experience in the Early Childhood sector as an ECT, Manager and Director in Long Day Care and Preschool services – including working in a remote community on Magnetic Island in North Queensland. She has also enjoyed teaching at TAFE NSW and Open Colleges as both a Trainer and Assessor.