Frameworks in Action

Confidently apply frameworks so your setups are backed by evidence and quality standards.

Why Teaching Environments Shape Young Learners

Discover how theorist perspectives turn setups into meaningful learning spaces.

Inspiring Early Childhood Environments: The Third Teacher

Create motivating childcare environments and inspiring setups that empower educators and service leaders to bring learning to life.

Designed for Every Educator, at Every Stage

🎓 Students & New Educators — Build confidence with practical guidance. 🌱 Experienced Educators — Refresh and extend your practice. 🌟 Leaders & Managers — Mentor teams and strengthen regulations.

Transform Your Environment into a Powerful Teacher

Create motivating childcare environments and inspiring setups that empower  educators and service leaders to bring learning to life.

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What people are saying

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Thank you Janine.  I really found that the way you delivered was professional, clear, informative, inspiring.  I will no doubt participate in other professional development courses that you deliver.  For me, I gained the realisation that through setting up activities and resources using a wide range of resources and natural materials, doesn’t just incorporate the Reggio Emilia philosophy but also other theorist such as Steiner, Vygotsky and Montessori are also implemented throughout my programming and planning cycle.
Paula M D

Australia - Family Childcare Provider

I felt that this course was not only well delivered, but that the trainer, Janine Kelly, was quite knowledgeable around the topic.  I am a nursery lead educator and this course has provided me with some great ways to bring natural materials into the children and feel as though it gave many examples of how to set up inviting, natural environments that welcome children into play and creativity.  Thank you so much.
Charlotte A.

Australia, Lead Educator 

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This course left me feeling more confidence in setting up the environment.  It gave me fresh ways to set up my space and my children are more engaged. Janine was very informative and gave good examples on using the environment to teach child and make them want to learn.  I would recommend this course to others.
Pramodha

NSW, Australia

What You Will Gain:   Practical Tools, Theory, and Inspiration You Can Use Immediately

Walk away with fresh ideas, a stronger connection to frameworks  Confidence to see your environment as the third teacher Theories that support different elements within the learning environment Practical ways to set up learning across different curriculums Certificate of Participation  FREE access to our Community of Learners

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This course has been designed to meet educators at every stage of their journey.

You want your rooms to support children’s natural curiosity, but sometimes setups feel stale or disconnected. This course gives you inspiration, structure, and support to make your spaces come alive. Whether you are just beginning your career, looking to refresh your practice, or leading a team, the strategies and reflections inside will inspire and extend your work.

Course Curriculum

11 Chapters · 60 Lessons

  1. 1

    Welcome

    1. Introduction to the Inspiring and Motivating workshop Free preview
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      Acknowledgement of Country

    3. WHS and Housekeeping Free preview
    4. The Trainer Janine Kelly Free preview
    5. What to expect Free preview
  2. 2

    Setting up meaningful environments

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      REFLECT: What is one thing that influences your setups?

    2. Why worry about setting up the environment? Free preview
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      Reggio Emilia Resources

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      EYLF: Australia's Framework and its view on the environment

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      EYLF Resources

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      FLIGHT: The Alberta Canada's Framework and how it describes the environment

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      FLIGHT Resources

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      QUIZ The WHY behind the importance of meaningful setups

  3. 3

    Different theorists that consider the environment

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      Industry Expert, Kristel Yangco weighs in

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      Looking at different theorists

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      Lev Vygotsky

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      Vygostsky resources

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      Rudolf Steiner

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      Steiner resources

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      Maria Montessori

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      Montessori Resources

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      QUIZ on theorists

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      REFLECT

  4. 4

    Language and Literacy

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      Introducing Language and Literacy

    2. Bringing language and literacy to everyday setups Free preview
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      Books in the environment

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      Different elements that inspire learning

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      Breaking down Language and Literacy

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      QUIZ Adding Language and Literacy to the environment

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      REFLECT

  5. 5

    Bringing Math to the environment

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      Promoting math

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      REFLECT

  6. 6

    Using nature to engage in multi-curriculums.

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      The Natural World

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      Construction with natural materias

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      Nature and Culture

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      Sustainable practices

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      Simple yet meaningful

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      Nature and the arts

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      Nature and the arts

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      How the theorists are intertwined with these curriculums.

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      QUIZ

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      REFLECT

  7. 7

    Social, Emotional Regulation and Culture

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      Emotional regulation

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      Culture and Diversity visible in the environment

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      Pro-social skills

  8. 8

    Project Work

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      Using projects to promote printed text

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      The Life Cycle of the Butterfly Project

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      How projects evolve and influence the environment

  9. 9

    Small Initiations to Play

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      Small world experiences

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      Small invitations of play for babies

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      Incorporating all elements to influence and inspire learning.

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      Reflecting on childhood memories

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      Involving the outside environment

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      Family contributions to the learning environments

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      REFLECT

  10. 10

    Resources that support the learning environment

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      Math is all around you.

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      Designs for Living and Learning

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    OVERALL REFLECTION: Reflecting on how you are going to contribute to the environment

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      REFLECT

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      That's a wrap

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      Feedback Form

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About Your Trainer – Janine Kelly

Janine Kelly has been shaping early childhood education since 1995. With decades of experience as an educator and teacher, she specialises in responsive and emergent curriculum, with a strong foundation in Reggio Emilia–inspired practice. Her passion lies in transforming environments into powerful learning spaces. Across Canada and Australia, she has helped educators reimagine their rooms as dynamic “third teachers” that spark curiosity, creativity, and growth. Most recently in Australia, Janine has supported services through the Assessment and Rating process—curating environments that have contributed to multiple Exceeding ratings.

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