European Commission webinar: Introducing numeracy in ECEC with STEAM songs and storytelling

Title: European Commission webinar: Introducing numeracy in ECEC with STEAM songs and storytelling Date: Thursday, March 27, 2025 - 16:00 End date: Thursday, March 27, 2025 - 17:00 Location: Online Register before: Thursday, March 27, 2025 - 16:30 Organised by: European Commission

Join an engaging webinar exploring how storytelling, songs, and nursery rhymes can be powerful STEAM (STEM & the Arts) activities to enhance early numeracy in ECEC. Discover creative, play-based strategies that integrate rhythm, patterns, sequencing, and problem-solving to foster mathematical thinking in young children, making learning both meaningful and fun.

 

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The voice of Mothers: Uncovering the Truth Behind the Numbers

Title: The voice of Mothers: Uncovering the Truth Behind the Numbers Date: Tuesday, March 11, 2025 - 14:30 End date: Tuesday, March 11, 2025 - 15:30 Location: Zoom Register before: Tuesday, March 11, 2025 - 14:05 Organised by: Make Mothers Matter

This event will launch Make Mothers Matter's State of Motherhood in Europe 2024 Survey Results. The survey amplifies the voices of 9,600 mothers across 12 European countries, shedding light on the challenges they face—from maternal mental health and childcare to work-life balance and the role of fathers. The results expose the hidden injustices that continue to reinforce gender, economic, and social inequalities, calling for urgent policy and societal change.
 

Cultivating a New Era of Care: A Panel Discussion on Engaging Men in Nurturing Roles and a New Compendium of Promising Practices

Title: Cultivating a New Era of Care: A Panel Discussion on Engaging Men in Nurturing Roles and a New Compendium of Promising Practices Date: Wednesday, March 05, 2025 - 14:00 End date: Wednesday, March 05, 2025 - 15:30 Location: Online Register before: Wednesday, March 05, 2025 - 15:25 Organised by:

Fathers who actively participate in caregiving contribute significantly to the well-being of their children, families, and themselves. Research has shown that men are equally capable of nurturing and supporting a child’s growth, enhancing cognitive, emotional, and social development.

PIQET Handbook for Continuous Professional Development Educators


The PIQET Handbook for Continuous Professional Development Educators highlights the crucial role of Continuous Professional Development (CPD) educators—trainers, mentors, and facilitators responsible for in-service training of early childhood and primary school educators.

Global Forum: Investing in Early Childhood for a Thriving Economy & Social Wellbeing

Title: Global Forum: Investing in Early Childhood for a Thriving Economy & Social Wellbeing Date: Tuesday, April 08, 2025 - 11:00 End date: Tuesday, April 08, 2025 - 18:00 Location: Online Register before: Sunday, February 15, 2026 - 15:19 Organised by: Childhood Education International

On April 8, 2025, join the Global Forum: Investing in Early Childhood for a Thriving Economy & Social Wellbeing, a free virtual event hosted by the Center for Business Champions at Childhood Education International.

Championing equity and mental health in early childhood - Voices from the Field

Title: Championing equity and mental health in early childhood - Voices from the Field Date: Wednesday, February 26, 2025 - 14:00 End date: Wednesday, February 26, 2025 - 15:15 Location: Online Register before: Wednesday, February 26, 2025 - 15:10 Organised by: ISSA / ECWI

Professionals working with young children and families today face increasing challenges due to ongoing crises such as wars, natural disasters, climate change, and pandemics. Even in times of peace, they are to support young children and parents who have experienced trauma in their home environments or who face exclusion due to poverty, disability, or belonging to marginalized communities. 

Scaling Innovative Approaches to Early Childhood Education: Evidence and Experience

Title: Scaling Innovative Approaches to Early Childhood Education: Evidence and Experience Date: Thursday, March 06, 2025 - 15:00 End date: Thursday, March 06, 2025 - 16:30 Location: Online Register before: Sunday, February 15, 2026 - 15:19 Organised by: ECDAN

Join ECDAN, GPE, IDRC, and the LEGO Foundation for an insightful new webinar series that will convene key stakeholders involved in the research to share their findings and the global goods that have been developed.

ARNEC 2025 Regional Conference on Early Childhood Development

Title: ARNEC 2025 Regional Conference on Early Childhood Development Date: Tuesday, July 01, 2025 - 08:30 End date: Thursday, July 03, 2025 - 17:30 Location: Manila, Philippines Register before: Sunday, February 15, 2026 - 15:19 Organised by: ARNEC

Join ARNEC and the ECCD Council of the Philippines in the Asia-Pacific Regional Conference on Early Childhood Development held in Manila, Philippines from July 1 to 3, 2025. Pre-conference activities will be held a day prior on June 30. The conference theme will address: Advancing Equitable and Inclusive Early Childhood Development (ECD) Services: The critical role of effective local governance. Stay tuned to our mailing list and social media pages for the latest details on the Conference.

Learn more here: https://arnec.net

Fragile Beginnings: The Impact of Conflict and Displacement on Early Child Development

Title: Fragile Beginnings: The Impact of Conflict and Displacement on Early Child Development Date: Tuesday, February 04, 2025 - 15:00 End date: Tuesday, February 04, 2025 - 16:30 Location: Online Register before: Tuesday, February 04, 2025 - 14:50 Organised by: International Pediatric Association

The International Pediatric Association invites you to join the sixth Early Childhood Development webinar, titled "Fragile Beginnings: The Impact of Conflict and Displacement on Early Child Development", moderated by ISSA's Executive Director, Liana Ghent.

Date: Tuesday, February 4, 2025
Time: 15.00-16.30 CET / 14.00 - 15.30 GMT

To register, click here.

Global Launch: Starting Strong VIII - Reducing Inequalities by Investing in Early Childhood Education and Care

Title: Global Launch: Starting Strong VIII - Reducing Inequalities by Investing in Early Childhood Education and Care Date: Wednesday, January 29, 2025 - 10:00 End date: Wednesday, January 29, 2025 - 11:30 Location: Online Register before: Wednesday, January 29, 2025 - 09:50 Organised by: OECD

On January 29, 2025, at 10:00 AM CET, join the OECD for the virtual launch of Starting Strong VIII, the eighth volume in the series, Reducing Inequalities by Investing in Early Childhood Education and Care. This latest report highlights how improved governance, funding, and evidence-based policies can strengthen the quality, inclusivity, and access to Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC)—with long-term benefits for children and society.

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