Webinars
Creative Storytellers Webinars – Module 1 Lesson 1
Module 1 | Lesson 1: Principles of Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) Part of the CST Creative Story-Tellers Academy – Training for ECEC Professionals This video introduces the core principles of Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) and its role in Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC). You will learn how ESD equips young children with the knowledge, values, and skills needed to engage with real-world sustainability challenges. What you’ll learn: The definition and purpose of ESD in the context of ECEC Key ESD principles: interdependence, critical thinking, participation, transformation Why early childhood is a crucial phase for building sustainability competencies How ESD connects with children’s natural curiosity, creativity, and agency This is the first lesson in Module 1: Sustainability Education in ECEC and Opportunities of SDGs, which sets the foundation for understanding the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in early learning settings. Designed for preschool educators, kindergarten staff, teacher trainers, and curriculum developers who want to bring sustainability to life through storytelling and play. Part of the Erasmus+ funded Creative Story-Tellers (CST) project.
Creative Storytellers Webinars – Module 1 Lesson 2a
Module 1 | Lesson 2a: Understanding the SDGs and Their Relevance in Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) Part of the CST Creative Story-Tellers Academy – Training for ECEC Professionals In this session, we explore the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and why they matter in early childhood education. You’ll discover how these global goals—often seen as abstract or adult-focused—can be meaningfully translated into age-appropriate learning experiences. What you’ll learn: What the SDGs are and how they are interconnected Why the early years are critical for nurturing values, attitudes, and behaviors for sustainable living How to link SDG themes (like peace, planet, people, and partnership) to everyday activities in kindergartens and preschools Practical examples of SDG-related topics that resonate with children aged 3–6 This lesson helps ECEC educators, trainers, and curriculum designers build confidence in integrating global sustainability challenges into child-centered, creative pedagogy. Part of the Erasmus+ funded Creative Story-Tellers (CST) project that empowers young learners through storytelling and sustainability.
Creative Storytellers Webinars – Module 1 Lesson 2b
Module 1 | Lesson 2b: Understanding the SDGs and Their Relevance in Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) Part of the CST Creative Story-Tellers Academy – Training for ECEC Professionals In this session, we explore the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and why they matter in early childhood education. You’ll discover how these global goals—often seen as abstract or adult-focused—can be meaningfully translated into age-appropriate learning experiences. What you’ll learn: What the SDGs are and how they are interconnected Why the early years are critical for nurturing values, attitudes, and behaviors for sustainable living How to link SDG themes (like peace, planet, people, and partnership) to everyday activities in kindergartens and preschools Practical examples of SDG-related topics that resonate with children aged 3–6 This lesson helps ECEC educators, trainers, and curriculum designers build confidence in integrating global sustainability challenges into child-centered, creative pedagogy. Part of the Erasmus+ funded Creative Story-Tellers (CST) project that empowers young learners through storytelling and sustainability.
Creative Storytellers Webinars – Module 2 Lesson 1
Module 2 | Lesson 1: Child-Centered Learning Approaches Part of the CST Creative Story-Tellers Academy – Training for ECEC Professionals In this lesson, we delve into child-centered pedagogy and how it empowers children to become confident, curious, and creative storytellers. You’ll explore how placing the child at the heart of the learning process fosters agency, voice, and meaningful engagement—especially when working with complex topics like sustainability. What you’ll learn: The core principles of child-centered education in ECEC Why listening to children’s ideas, questions, and interests matters How to create learning environments that support exploration, imagination, and storytelling Ways to encourage children’s narrative thinking using play, observation, and co-construction of meaning This lesson supports educators in shifting from adult-led instruction to collaborative, responsive facilitation, nurturing storytelling as a natural mode of expression and learning. Part of Module 2: The Pedagogy of Supporting Children to Become Creative Storytellers in the Erasmus+ funded Creative Story-Tellers (CST) project.
Creative Storytellers Webinars – Module 2 Lesson 2
Module 2 | Lesson 2: Techniques for Empowering Children’s Voices in Storytelling Part of the CST Creative Story-Tellers Academy – Training for ECEC Professionals This lesson focuses on practical techniques for empowering young children to express themselves through storytelling. You’ll discover how to create space for children’s voices, ideas, and perspectives—especially on topics connected to sustainability, identity, and their everyday lives. What you’ll learn: How to use prompts, open questions, and visual stimuli to spark storytelling Ways to scaffold and co-construct stories without taking over the narrative How to validate children’s voices and ideas in group and one-on-one settings Examples of inclusive, multilingual, and sensory-friendly approaches to storytelling Tips for blending oral, visual, dramatic, and digital modes to support different learning styles Empowering children to tell their own stories helps build self-esteem, empathy, critical thinking—and lays the foundation for active participation in their communities and the world. Part of Module 2: The Pedagogy of Supporting Children to Become Creative Storytellers in the Erasmus+ funded Creative Story-Tellers (CST) project.
Creative Storytellers Webinars – Module 3 Lesson 1
Module 3 | Lesson 1: Introduction to Digital Storytelling Tools and Applications Part of the CST Creative Story-Tellers Academy – Training for ECEC Professionals This lesson offers a hands-on introduction to the digital tools and applications that support creative storytelling in early childhood education. Learn how to integrate technology in playful, meaningful, and age-appropriate ways that enhance rather than distract from children’s voices. What you’ll learn: What digital storytelling is and how it works in ECEC contexts Overview of child-friendly tools and apps Practical examples of how digital tools can amplify children’s stories and creativity Key considerations for choosing tools based on age, accessibility, and educational value Tips for getting started even with limited technical experience Whether you’re just beginning or looking to deepen your practice, this session will help you confidently explore digital storytelling with your learners. Part of Module 3: Digital & Technical Skills for Integrating Digital Elements in Storytelling in the Erasmus+ funded Creative Story-Tellers (CST) project.
Creative Storytellers Webinars – Module 3 Lesson 2
Module 3 | Lesson 2: Techniques for Integrating Digital Elements into Storytelling Part of the CST Creative Story-Tellers Academy – Training for ECEC Professionals In this lesson, you’ll explore how to seamlessly combine digital tools with traditional storytelling methods to engage young learners in meaningful, creative expression. The focus is on making technology a natural extension of children’s stories—not a distraction from them. What you’ll learn: Practical ways to blend images, sound, animation, and narration in children’s storytelling How to support children in co-creating digital stories using apps, tablets, and cameras Techniques for documenting and sharing children’s ideas through audio recordings, video clips, and digital drawings How to use digital tools to enhance participation, inclusion, and multiliteracy Ethical and pedagogical considerations for using technology in ECEC From capturing children’s voices to turning their ideas into multimedia stories, this session equips you with strategies to elevate storytelling through thoughtful tech integration. Part of Module 3: Digital & Technical Skills for Integrating Digital Elements in Storytelling in the Erasmus+ funded Creative Story-Tellers (CST) project.