The Early Childhood Coach

Have you checked out our latest blog yet? 👀 Our newest blog is now live, written by Coach Maha, our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Specialist.

In this thoughtful article, Coach Maha explores why good intentions are only the starting point when it comes to creating truly inclusive environments. Through real-life examples, practical insights, and reflective questions, she looks at how educators can pair good intentions with greater awareness, reflection, presence, and action.

Because creating a sense of belonging for every child and family isn't about being perfect. It's about being intentional in how we show up and being willing to reflect, learn, and grow.

Read the full blog through https://www.anishatheecc.com/the-difference-between-good-intentions-and-impact. 📖

Maybe you’ve been looking for a space like this without even realizing it.

A place where you can connect with other early childhood educators and professionals, have real conversations, find practical support, keep learning, and invest in yourself along the way.
If any of these signs feel familiar, we think you’re going to feel right at home here. 🤍

A new home for the early childhood education community is coming.

Launching September 1, 2026.

We can’t wait to welcome you home. ✨

THIS THURSDAY 👀 Don’t miss our August ECC Learning Lounge! Join ECC Coach and Infant Programming & Curriculum Specialist, Coach Sophie, for an inspiring evening exploring process art with our youngest learners.

We’ll dive into sensory exploration, movement, early mark-making and nature-based experiences, while reimagining infants as capable, creative artists from the very beginning.

📅 Thursday, August 13
🕡 6:30–7:30 PM EST
💻 Online via Zoom
💵 $10

Spots are still available! Reserve yours through: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/infants-process-art-the-artists-first-expressions-tickets-1991405529546.

Something new is coming to the ECC community. 💛 We’ve been working behind the scenes on a space created specifically for early childhood educators, leaders, and professionals to connect, learn, share, and grow together.

A new home for the early childhood education community is almost here.

Coming September 1, 2026. 👀✨

We can’t wait toshare this with you SOON!

The ECC Team is booked and busy this August! 💛 From conferences and keynote presentations to workshops, community events, and professional learning sessions, we're looking forward to connecting with educators, leaders, and organizations all month long.

Whether we're meeting you in person or virtually, we're grateful for every opportunity to learn, collaborate, and continue supporting the incredible early childhood community.

Take a look at where we'll be this month, and if you'll be attending any of these events, be sure to come say hello! 👋🏾 We can't wait to connect with you.

Our newest blog is now live ✨ Written by Coach Maha, our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Specialist, this thoughtful article explores an important reminder for every early childhood educator: good intentions matter, but impact matters even more.

Through real-life examples, practical insights, and reflective questions, Coach Maha unpacks how awareness, reflection, presence, and action can help us create more inclusive learning environments where every child and family feels seen, valued, and a true sense of belonging.
This isn't about striving for perfection. It's about becoming more intentional in the way we show up for the children, families, and communities we serve.

Read the full blog at: https://www.anishatheecc.com/the-difference-between-good-intentions-and-impact 🔗

What if professional growth didn't feel like something you had to do alone? 💛 Imagine being part of a community where educators, leaders, and early childhood professionals come together to learn, share ideas, celebrate wins, and support one another through every stage of their journey.

Because the best learning doesn't happen in isolation. It happens through connection, collaboration, and having people who truly understand the work you do.

We're building something created with the ECE community in mind, and we can't wait to share it with you.

The ECE community we deserve is almost here. Stay tuned!

Professional learning shouldn’t end when the workshop does. 💛 At The ECC, we believe real growth happens when learning turns into action. Inspiration is powerful, but having the right tools, resources, and support to implement what you’ve learned is where meaningful change begins.

That’s why we’re introducing something new…

A new way to continue learning, reflecting, and growing beyond the workshop experience.

More resources. More support. More opportunities to bring ideas into practice.

Exclusive Resource Hub access for ECC clients and attendees. DM us to learn more!

Time is almost up ⏲️ This is your final chance to nominate an incredible Early Childhood Educator or Supervisor for the 2026 ECC ECE & ECE Supervisor of the Year Awards.

Every day, ECE professionals show up with passion, compassion, and dedication to support children, families, and their teams. These awards are an opportunity to recognize the people who are making a lasting impact in our field.

Whether it’s an educator inspiring their classroom or a supervisor leading with purpose, we want to hear their story. 💛

Don’t miss the opportunity to celebrate someone who deserves to be recognized.

✨ Submit your nomination before the deadline (July 26) through: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScwdhJTT0gc70ks2nx5I5EQqXd3hW2_ncv2-Sv_AwQPk2MIQA/viewform?usp=dialog

Conflict is part of working in early childhood education. 💛 It doesn't mean you're failing. It means you're working with children, families, colleagues, and leaders, each bringing different perspectives and experiences.

The goal isn't to avoid conflict, but to navigate it with confidence, empathy, and curiosity. Every difficult conversation is an opportunity to strengthen relationships and grow as an educator.

Swipe through to explore the different types of conflict we experience in ECE and some simple reminders for navigating them with care.

Which type of conflict do you find the most challenging? Share your thoughts in the comments below. 💬