Childspace Early Learning

28/08/2026

FREE educator webinar with Toni Christie.

The Director of NZ’s Childspace Early Childhood Institute wrote her Master’s thesis on respect. Now she’s sharing what it looks like in practice: respectful care, spaces that honour children’s competence, free movement, and changes you can make in your room tomorrow.

Tuesday 15 September, 6:30pm AEST. Online, free.

Register: https://events.humanitix.com/free-educator-webinar-with-toni-christie-respectful-people-places-and-things

16/08/2026

06/08/2026

Kaiako at Play! Join us in Christchurch on Saturday November 7th for this playful one-day conference and get hands-on, learn new skills, and take away key lessons in the role of playful adults in the lives of children. Head to childspace.nz/ece-teachers/ece-courses to get tickets now.

06/08/2026

We are hiring! Head to childspace.nz/careers or email [email protected] with your CV to apply.

04/08/2026

Kaiako at Play! - Christchurch - 7 November, 2026!
Join playful spirits Toni and Robin Christie for a wide-ranging and playful day exploring the joy and wonder of teaching and learning with children under 6. The work we do everyday alongside our youngest citizens has never been more important, yet sometimes it can seem as if we’re struggling just to keep up, let alone creating meaningful experiences and beautiful environments in our services’ day-to-day curriculum and practise. This day will delight and inspire kaiako as we take a fast-paced journey across the early childhood curriculum sharing ideas celebrating the many influential roles of playful, curious adults in ECE. Participants will take home practical ideas that can be implemented and enjoyed through play straight away.

Registration will include morning tea & a light lunch.

15/07/2026

Auckland, ticket sales to these courses close THIS WEEK so get in while you can! With two courses in one day at the same venue, you can make it a full day of professional learning or just pop in for a particular topic. Join Bobbi-Jo in Auckland on July 25 to learn more about self-regulation, social, and behaviour competencies and responding to children's play, how we can further their interests and learning. Special discount for subscribers, head to childspace.nz/ece-teachers/ece-courses/ to find tickets for one or both of these fab courses.

02/07/2026

We have one more study tour for 2026, you can come and play with us this November 27-30! tickettailor.com/events/childspace/1847755

08/06/2026

Check out our brand new Matariki resources this winter! A glow-in-the-dark picture book about each star in this constellation, and a magnet set complete with all 9 stars, names, and descriptions to match up! Use either of these for storytelling sessions, special celebrations, or decor this season. Head to childspace.nz/shop and search for 'Matariki' to find these resources and more!

04/06/2026

CHRISTCHURCH and AUCKLAND ECE teachers, Childspace is coming your way this July! With two courses in one day at the same venue, you can make it a full day of professional learning or just pop in for a particular topic. Join Bobbi-Jo in Christchurch on July 4 and Auckland on July 25 to learn more about self-regulation, social, and behaviour competencies and responding to children's play, how we can further their interests and learning. Head to childspace.nz/ece-teachers/ece-courses/ to find tickets to either or both of these courses in your area. Special discount for subscribers, get tickets now!

02/06/2026

Thank you to this passionate group of educators, and for every amazing educator and team across Queensland who came to see us presenting "Building the Profession We Deserve in Early Childhood." To all the hardworking teachers out there building brains every day, we see you!

Today we participated in professional development with Childspace Early Learning. Toni and Robin were incredible teachers and we learnt some invaluable knowledge to better improve our teachings and play spaces. Keep an eye out for changes to our beautiful spaces indoors and outdoors.