Workshop 0-3: Sara Brady - VIC

This workshop is ideal for educators and parents and will offer insights and practical strategies to support the emerging independence of children in the first three years of life.

"The child’s conquests of independence are the basic steps in what is called his “natural development”. In other words, if we observe natural development with sufficient care, we see that it can be defined as the gaining of successive levels of independence." (The Absorbent Mind, p. 76)

This workshop will explore the supports and obstacles to the development of independence with regard to language,
movement, eating, toileting, sleeping and self-concept. This includes both the physical and psychological supports and
obstacles to the positive growth of the child under the age of three.

“The child’s conquest of independence begins with his first introduction to life. While he is developing, he perfects himself and overcomes every obstacle that he finds in his path. A vital force is active within him, and this guides his efforts towards their goal." (The Absorbent Mind, p. 83).