Breakout Session

Reclaiming our Joy in Early Childhood

Hayley Jackson Perez
Breakout Session C
Tue, Jun 16, 2026 | 2:00 - 3:00pm CDT
This is a repeat session.
Breakout Session D
Tue, Jun 16, 2026 | 3:30 - 4:30pm CDT

Session overview

Track:

Provider Mental Health and Well-Being

Audience level: 

Foundational

Intended audience:

Anyone who interacts directly with young children and/or their families, Anyone who works with young children in early childhood education, Childcare providers, Early childhood educators, Early Head Start personnel, Educators, Head Start personnel, Home visitors, School administrators

Session materials: 

This session does not have any session materials currently.

Session Description

The work we do in early childhood is tough- it is emotionally and physically draining. Now, with more teachers experiencing burn out, it is more important than ever to provide teachers with tools to combat the stress and overwhelm. This training will dive into the realities of working in early childhood spaces and the burn out and stress that comes with teaching in this space. Content will cover a deep dive reflection on our goals and visions for teaching in early childhood and reincorporating joy into our every day practice. Strategies for mindfulness and self-regulation will also be introduced.

Learning objectives

  1. Participants will explore positive aspects of their own teaching practices and reframe stress into sparks of joy
  2. Participants will reflect on their 'why' in early childhood
  3. Participants will learn new strategies and skills for self-regulation and mindfulness
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