Storypark Videos

Roots, resistance and possibility | Rukia Rogers

Rukia has built an early learning community that is both a hub of activism and a sanctuary of care.

Re-learning the work of inclusion | Dr Shelley Moore

This episode highlights inclusion myths, the stress and conditioning educators face, and reframes inclusion as a practice that benefits all.

Do we really know the meaning of play? | Suzanne Axelsson

This episode challenges what we know about play — its schoolification, the educator's role in it, and how play prepares children for life.

Care in community: A live conversation

Together in a room filled with passionate in-home carers, we recognized the complexity and skill of home child care work.

World Forum 2024 Highlights

People from all around the globe shared their experience and wisdom with the common goal of improving the lives and education of...

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Traveling Water Experiment

This science experiment is as much an exploration of colour, as it is science. The capillary action of the water travelling up the paper...

Time, Equity, and "Noticing and Naming" | Professor Jane Bertrand

Not having enough time is the biggest problem Professor Jane Bertrand keeps hearing from early childhood leaders. They are struggling to

Theory to practice at multi-site early learning organizations | Michele Lupa

Michele Lupa outlines the three theories that are foundational to Mothercraft: Attachment Theory, Developmental Theory & Relational Theory.

The Succession Dilemma in ECE: Building Capacity and Resilience in ECE Organizations

Storypark held an in person workshop to help ECE organizations develop succession plans.

The role of early childhood in revolutionizing the future of education | Dr Charles Pascal

Charles Pascal discusses his amazing vision for a seamless institute of learning from 0-18 years old.

The power of friendships in early childhood | Jane Bertrand

Early childhood educators sometimes overlook the power of friendships. Hear Jane Bertrand from the University of Toronto discuss socio-em...

The art and ethics of care | Carol Garboden Murray

What if care isn’t just something we do, but the most important part of how we show up for children?

Supporting practice through pedagogical documentation | Susan Stacey

Let's unpack how curiosity, uncertainty, and the voice of the educator can shape truly responsive curriculum.

Storypark’s most valuable feature - Kim Hiscott, Andrew Fleck Children's Services

Shyness in Early Childhood | Dr. Robert Coplan

Developmental psychologist Dr Robert Coplan from Carleton University in Ottawa, discusses shyness in early childhood. What is shyness, an...

The workforce challenge facing early learning providers | Patricia Chorney Rubin, Jane Bertrand, Michele Lupa

In this Mat time episode we hear from three influential thought-leaders to hear their thoughts on ECE's workforce challenge...

Lorrie Baird and Anne Marie Coughlin share their perspective on Storypark

Lorrie McGee Baird and Anne Marie Coughlin share their perspective and their story of choosing to adopt Storypark.

Children teach us about our inherently social nature - Deb Curtis

This discussion with Deb Curtis explores our inherently social nature, and delves deep into the source of early development.

Land as First Teacher (Part 2) | discussion with Hopi Martin, Diane Kashin and Johnny Moore

This is a follow up discussion to the Mat Time episode: "Land as First Teacher".

Land as First Teacher | Hopi Martin (Part 1)

"Give a child long enough that their wellbeing is taken care of, that they've had time on the land to feel engaged and enlivened, that th...

Kinship and reconciliation in early childhood | Michael Redhead Champagne

Kinship and reconciliation in early childhood | Michael Redhead Champagne

Implementing a comprehensive Diversity, Equity and Inclusion plan across multi-sites | Glory Ressler

Director of Strategy, Policy and Quality Assurance at Canadian Mothercraft Society shares seven key learnings.

Imagine a classroom without walls | Dr Anne Meade

Forest schools are gaining huge popularity all around the world. What can the equivalent look like in New Zealand? We joined Dr Anne Mead...

How our core values build inclusive practices | Pat Furman

The joy of providing an inclusive care environment far outweighs the challenges.

How does learning happen? | Cindy Green & Diane Kashin

How Does Learning Happen' is Ontario, Canada's pedagogy for the early years. Diane Kashin of Technology Rich Inquiry Based Research has ...

Forest schools and risky play | Marlene Power

Forest schools are becoming more and more prominent, benefiting children in a number of ways. Ottawa Forest and Nature School are leadi...

Exploring seasonal pedagogies: Learning with the rhythm of the land | Dr Hopi Martin

In this episode, Dr Hopi Marti shares his path back to his ancestors, the land, and the seasonal rhythms that guide his work with children.

Expanding Yeast Experiment

The chemical reaction that occurs in this science experiment will lead to a lot of curiosity, questions, pondering and guessing...all of ...

Dancing Raisin Experiment

The dancing raisin experiment is quite possibly the simplest science experiment ever! The carbon dioxide in the lemonade cling to the rai...

Collaborating with Storypark - Kim Hiscott, Andrew Fleck Child Care Services

Caroline Wright at The World Forum 2024

Cabbage Juice PH Experiment

Chemistry gets a little crazy with the purple cabbage PH indicator experiment. Explore the PH levels in any number of household ingredien...

Baking Soda Lava Lamp

A stunning visual way for children to explore the scientific properties of vinegar, baking soda and oil.

Attracting the emerging ECE workforce | Patricia Chorney Rubin

Learn what the emerging workforce of qualified educators are looking for in their careers and from their employers.

Advice for those considering Storypark - Kim Hiscott, Andrew Fleck Children's Services

70% of mental health issues can be address in early childhood | Dr Charles Pascal

Mental health problems affect about 1 in 10 children. What difference can we make as educators?

5 key strategies to retain quality educators | Susan Menchinton

Learn how to create thriving workplace environments that retain and attract quality educators

3 key ingredients for supporting children's outdoor play | Dr Mariana Brussoni

Why are we seeing a decreasing trend in children's outdoor play? And what can we do about it? This Mat Time episode offers 3 important in...

A radical vision for children's right to participate and be heard - Marc Battle