The Academy · For early childhood educators
Monthly Learning Lab sessions for ECEs — free, hands-on, with a certificate of completion.
Hands-on sessions with Krystal on the day-to-day realities of the classroom — planning, engaging activities and calm, connected environments — with ready-to-use tools you can try the next day.
Next Learning Lab
Explore sorting and investigation trays, create pattern and design creations, and build at engineering challenge stations. Focus: problem-solving, mathematical thinking, engineering concepts, and collaboration.
Hosted by Krystal Churcher
One registration covers the whole monthly series. You’ll get invites and reminders for every session, starting with this one.
Why educators join
Classroom setups, positive guidance, child-led inquiry, routines and transitions, supporting diverse learners.
Interactive, peer-led workshops built for real classroom dynamics — bring your questions and your notebook.
Official certificate of completion for your professional learning records, plus ready-to-use activity sheets.
Sessions
You only register once. Sign up for any upcoming Learning Lab and you’re registered for the whole monthly series: you’ll get the invite, reminders and recording for every session, starting with the next one.
Thu Nov 12 · 7:30–8:30pm MT
Explore sorting and investigation trays, create pattern and design creations, and build at engineering challenge stations. Focus: problem-solving, mathematical thinking, engineering concepts, and collaboration.
Hosted by Krystal Churcher
One sign-up covers every monthly session.
Thu Dec 10 · 7:30–8:30pm MT
Explore a celebration discovery table, create in a family traditions art studio, and build gathering spaces. Focus: diversity, inclusion, family engagement, cultural awareness, and relationship building.
Hosted by Krystal Churcher
One sign-up covers every monthly session.
Sep 2026 · Recording
Watch this Learning Lab on Community Helpers & Belonging: three simple activity setups that build language, social awareness and a sense of belonging.
Watch recordingAug 2026 · Recording
Watch Krystal Churcher’s Learning Lab on imagination and storytelling: three hands-on setups that build language, creativity and early literacy.
Watch recordingJul 2026 · Recording
Explore the wonders of water and weather in this engaging Learning Lab designed to support children’s natural curiosity about the world around them.
Watch recordingJun 2026 · Recording
Watch our Learning Lab on music and movement: three easy activity setups that support coordination, rhythm, creativity and self-regulation.
Watch recordingMay 2026 · Recording
Watch our Learning Lab with Krystal Churcher for simple, nature-based activity ideas and practical classroom strategies for early childhood educators.
Watch recordingApr 2026 · Recording
Looking for simple, meaningful ways to spark curiosity and support skill development in your classroom—without adding more to your workload?
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Hosted by
Krystal Churcher is a seasoned child care operator, advocate, and entrepreneur with over a decade of hands-on experience and policy insight. As the founder of award-winning rural child care centers and Chair of the Association of Child Care Entrepreneurs, Krystal is a trusted voice in Alberta and across Canada.
Krystal co-leads the National Committee on Child Care Reform, and supports operators through the Churcher Group with licensing, grants, staffing, and programming. Her sessions blend empathy, expertise, and real-world strategies—perfect for anyone leading in today’s child care landscape.
Register
This one form registers you for the whole monthly series, not a single date. Whichever session caught your eye, you’ll get the invite, reminders and recording for every Learning Lab, starting with the next one, plus your certificate for live attendance.
You’ll also receive the monthly newsletter. Unsubscribe anytime (CASL compliant).
Free printable templates, classroom tools and guides for educators, created from what successful centers actually use.
