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WORKSHOP | Understanding Play: Schemas

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We are running this workshop on August 22nd, 2018. This is suitable for parents or early childhood educators of young children. A certificate of attendance will be given upon request. Note: This is an adult-only event. There will not be any childminding services available. Registration will close on August 15th 2018 or when all places are filled, whichever is earlier. Prepayment will be required. To sign up, please provide us with the following information (per participant): Your name: Your email address: Your contact number: Are you a Parent or Educator?: Do you need a certificate of attendance?: If yes, please provide the name to be reflected on the certificate. NOTE: There will be no refund of fees for withdrawal of registration. However, you may transfer your seat to another person.

Talk for Parents | May 12, 2018

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Reflective Teaching Workshop | Singapore

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The Learning Caravan is hosting this workshop in March 2018. This is suitable for early childhood educators and centre leaders. Reflective teaching is about more than just summarizing what happened in the classroom. Join us at this workshop to get a deeper understanding of reflective teaching. [ Workshop Objective ] To provide a learning experience through which participants are able to appreciate and apply becoming a Reflective Practitioner through understanding the what, how and why of Reflective Practice [ Target Audience ] Early Childhood Educators Centre Leaders [ Approach ] Through a series of activities, debrief, short lectures and discussions, providing not only intellectual stimulation but also first-hand experience to deepen learning, conversation and creativity about Reflective Practice. [ Facilitator: Moses Sia ] Moses describes himself as an educator at large and a learner at heart, he has nearly 25 years of experience in the education field

Video | Executive Function: Skills for Life and Learning

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This is a great video produced by Center on the Developing Child at Harvard University. It provides information on executive function skills that is a huge part of what The Tinker Yard promotes through our programmes. Video Credit: Center on the Developing Child at Harvard University Early years education is not just about "learning language or numbers or colours". Structured learning does not equip children with skills that are important for life and learning. Children at learning programmes/schools that are structured, prescribed and teacher-directed are not likely to develop these much UNLIKE what children at The Tinker Yard experience. At The Tinker Yard , we aim to do w hat is right for children of the 21st Century. Through intentional teaching and planning & programming that is built upon big ideas that children have, allowance for children to be co-constructor of the curriculum, an environment that encourages exploration, collaboration, creation an

Workshop | Introduction to Loose Parts Play

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This is an interactive workshop for early childhood educators who are curious about loose parts play. Our play leader will share about the theory of loose parts play, what loose parts are, learning that happens when children engage in loose parts play, how to start a collection of loose parts and how you can manage loose parts play in the early years classroom. Please contact us to purchase a ticket to attend. Each ticket costs $50 and covers hands-on play with our diverse selection of loose parts, workshop statonery, faciltitation and our drink bar that includes water, juice, coffee & tea. This is a limited space workshop. Send us an email (thelearningcaravan@gmail. com) today to book a spot.

Update: The Learning Caravan Reading Club

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Inspire | Empower | Connect We now run the reading club sessions on the first & third Saturday each month. Each reading club session will last for 1.5 hours.  The meeting venue for the reading club sessions is  The Tinker Yard, located at 261 Waterloo Street, #02-27B Waterloo Centre, Singapore 180261. Please send us an email if you have any questions or require any assistance. Pre-registration and payment is required as we only have space for 12 participants at each reading club session. First Saturday of Each Month June 3rd, 2017 July 1st, 2017 *July 8th, 2017 August 5th, 2017 September 2nd, 2017 October 7th, 2017 Time: 6pm to 7.30pm The session in July 2017 will be held on July 8th, 2017. Third Saturday of Each Month May 20th, 2017 June 17th, 2017 July 15th, 2017 August 19th, 2017 September 16th, 2017 October 21st, 2017 Time: 6pm to 7.30pm Feedback Mariana Silahuddin, adjunct lecturer Book your spot here.