Supporting Learners After COVID-19: A Holistic Approach to Early Learning Readiness – FREE WEBINAR
The COVID-19 pandemic has had lasting effects on early learning across Canada. As schools welcome learners who were born during the pandemic, educators are navigating new challenges related to development, classroom routines, and supporting families during the transition to school.
In this free webinar, Supporting Early Learners After COVID-19: A Holistic Approach to Readiness, Learning Bird Education Consultant Brandy Martin and Marketing and Grant Specialist Hannah McGregor explore how COVID-19 has impacted early learning and share practical, developmentally appropriate strategies educators can use to support early learners. This session is designed for educators, principals, and school board specialists seeking grounded, holistic approaches they can apply in classrooms and school communities.
Supporting Learners After COVID-19
Supporting learners after COVID-19 requires an understanding of how early development was shaped by disrupted routines, reduced social interaction, and changes in family and community life. Across the country, educators are observing shifts in social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development that influence how learners engage with school environments.
In this webinar, we will explore:
- How COVID-19 has impacted early learning development
- What educators are noticing in classrooms today
- Common challenges educators face when supporting early learners
- How readiness for school is evolving in post-pandemic contexts
Drawing on research, studies, and educator experiences, this session provides context for what schools are seeing and why a holistic approach is essential.
A Holistic Approach to Early Learning Readiness
Participants will be introduced to a holistic early learning readiness framework that centres four interconnected domains of development. This framework recognizes that readiness is not limited to academic skills, but reflects the whole child and their well-being.
During the webinar, we will:
- Introduce each domain of development
- Highlight key skills and sample achievement indicators
- Explore how educators can support development across domains in meaningful, practical ways
This approach provides educators with a flexible, strengths-based framework for supporting learners after COVID-19 while respecting diverse developmental pathways.
Free Resources and Early Learning Activities
Educators who attend will leave with free resources that provide concrete examples of how to support early learning readiness in practice.
These resources include:
- Sample early learning readiness activities for each of the four domains of holistic development
- Examples of activities that can be adapted for different learning contexts
- A sample parent support resource to help families reinforce early learning skills at home
The activities shared are intended as examples of what can be created to support learners after COVID-19. They are not a fully developed program, but practical tools educators can use immediately.
Who Should Attend?
This webinar is intended for:
- Kindergarten and early years educators
- Principals and school administrators
- School board and district specialists
- Educators supporting early learners and families
Register Now
Join us for this free webinar to deepen your understanding of supporting learners after COVID-19 and explore how a holistic approach to early learning readiness can help address current classroom challenges.
Participants will receive free resources with examples of early learning readiness activities across all four domains of development.
Register now to save your spot and receive access to the free resources.
