Overview of Essentials of Education Course 2026
Dates and Details 2026
*In-person sessions located in Sunshine Coast, QLD
*All times listed are in AEST
TERM 1:
IN-PERSON: 12 February - 12 March
5x Thursdays 9am - 2pm
and
ONLINE (Zoom): 10 February - 10 March
5x Tuesday evenings 6 - 8pm
plus Crafting Session Saturday 21 February 9.00am to 12.00pm
CONTENT:
Understanding the essentials of how young children develop and learn and what supports whole child development in a healthy way
Crafting: Felting
TERM 2:
IN-PERSON: 21 May - 18 June
5x Thursdays 9am - 2pm
and
ONLINE (Zoom): 19 May - 16 June
5x Tuesday evenings 6 - 8pm
plus Crafting Session Saturday 30 May 9am to 12pm
CONTENT:
Creating a nourishing environment by developing practice in observation skills
Crafting: Making a moving picture
TERM 3:
IN-PERSON: 20 August - 17 September
5x Thursdays 9am - 2pm
and
ONLINE (Zoom): 18 Aug - 15 September
5x Tuesday evenings 6 - 8pm
plus Crafting Session Saturday 29 August 9am to 12pm
CONTENT:
Knowing myself
Activities: Painting, Building a shadow theatre, props, sets and puppets for the healing tale
TERM 4:
IN-PERSON: 15 October - 12 November
5x Thursdays 9am - 2pm
and
ONLINE (Zoom): 13 October - 10 November
5x Tuesday evenings 6 - 8pm
plus Crafting Session Saturday 24 October 9am to 12pm
CONTENT
Going beyond: Microcosm & Macrocosm
Activities: Creating new rituals/celebrations with story, song, poetry, movement
