Building Inclusive Preschool Environments: Practical Workshop for Educators
Based on the Small Steps, Big Changes for Preschool Inclusion book by our Project Lead, Ng Lai-Thin, these workshops support early childhood educators, early childhood intervention (ECI) practitioners and teams to create preschool environments where all children can participate, belong, and learn.
The workshop focus on inclusion beyond labels, diagnoses, or placements, and centre on everyday preschool routines, relationships, and environments. Using a strength-based and disability-informed approach, participants explore practical ways to support diverse communication styles, learning needs, and participation in the classroom.
Who Is It For?
- Preschool & kindergarten teachers
- Principals / school leaders
- Early childhood intervention (ECI) teams
- Mixed teams (educators + therapists)
Note: Suitable for whole-team training.
Focus
- Understanding inclusion in early childhood settings beyond compliance and “school readiness”
- Reflecting on how routines, expectations, and environments shape participation and learning
- Reframing behaviour as stress response and understanding children’s support needs
- Supporting diverse communication styles, sensory needs, and learning profiles
- Designing responsive classroom environments and routines that support all learners
- Strengthening collaboration between educators, therapists, and families
- Improving transition between educational settings
Format
- Full workshop: 3 days
- Theme-specific: half-day or full-day
- In person workshops are more interactive with practical learning and reflective activities
- Online workshops lean towards lecture style with reflective activities
Enquiries
For workshop availability or to discuss suitability for your team or organisation, please contact us at enquiries.necic@gmail.com
