Creating Environments to Influence Positive Behaviour

Suitable for all early learning professionals and parents.

Presenter: Ward Nakata

In this workshop, referencing and discussing videos and photographs, we will examine and discuss the many ways environment can influence behaviour in an infant and toddler program setting. Together we will explore philosophies and consider ideas of not only physical, but also Temporal and Chronological space, and how these may impact children and educators interactions.

Ward Nakata has been an Early Childhood Educator for over 35 years. He lives and works on the unceded land and waters of the Musqueam people with his wife (also an Early Childhood Educator) and his 2 children. He is a manager at the Seedlings Early Childhood Development Hub overseeing the Infant/Toddler and Daycare Programs. Ward is very dedicated in enhancing this sector through education. He has served 6 years on the Board of Directors of ECEBC and is an advocate for this profession.