Vision statement
The vision of Amanda Education is to build a community of confident early childhood educators and support team leaders to authentically connect and celebrate joy with children in the early childhood profession.
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Workshops to support your team
Looking to improve the connection between educators and the children in your learning setting? I'm here for you. I provide a range of workshops, which can also be tailored to support the needs of your team.
💜 Body boundaries and Respectful relationships
How to be confident in talking about bodies, boundaries and consent in age appropriate ways.
Maintaining the connection with children and being the secure base when supporting emotions and (sometimes challenging) behaviour is important. We'll reflect on what is already in place at your setting and how to enhance it through conversations, stories, songs and play.
🤟Signing to enhance communication
Using sign language to provide inclusive communication with your early learning community.
Every child deserves access to communication and using Key Word Sign (Auslan) with spoken English supports the communication needs of all children. Embracing sign to communicate empowers others to share their voice from babies, children who are shy or non-verbal to fluent speakers. My inclusive packages support your team Educators, Cook, Admin and Management. Let's get Signing! 🤟
🎶The lost art of singing
Bringing back the love of singing to children (yes, everyone can sing!)
Find your hidden voice and use your own instrument-your voice! Ditch the iPad and come and learn traditional Nursery Rhymes and have fun with singing. The lost art of singing with children will be rejuvenated as I share some of my favourite songs for YOU to use with your children.
Flexible options for your team
Every team has different needs and that is why I provide various options of support.
Workshops (at your setting)
Support/mentoring sessions (at your setting)
Incursions ("Ms Amanda and her bag of books")
These can be offered as a one off session or ongoing for your team at your early learning setting. To discuss the various packages that are available and which options best suit your team lets connect by completing the "Contact us" section.
Getting to know Amanda Santos
As an early childhood consultant I have a wealth of experience and bring passion, humor and a curious mind to each interaction. I believe in leading with kindness and connecting with people to work together to maintain a child-centered focus.
Education
Bachelor of Teaching (Birth to school age)
Graduate Diploma in Early Childhood
Key Word Sign (Basic, Intermediate & Advanced)
Experience
Over 20 years working in the Early Childhood profession which includes 12 years as a
Centre Director,
Educational Leader
Nominated Supervisor
Proudly working in a 'not for profit' (for purpose) organisation.
Skills
I love connecting with people and celebrating the joy of early childhood. My passions are in:
🎶 Singing
🤟 Signing (Auslan)
📚 Storytelling
💜 Child Safe Practices (body safety)