Workshops
Hands-on sessions that build confidence, understanding, and practical skills.
RIE® inspired. Nature aligned. Practical support.
Raise confident, capable children through respectful relationships.
Childhood Wonder supports parents and professionals with workshops, classes, and consults grounded in child development and reciprocal connection.
RIE® Associate
Infant and Toddler Specialist
Early Childhood Educator
Gentle does not mean vague. This work is respectful, grounded, and refreshingly practical.
What this looks like in real lifeSupport that fits real life
Choose the format that suits your family, your team, or your setting.
Classes
Structured learning with space for reflection, questions, and realistic strategies you can use immediately.
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Consults
Personalised support for families and educators. Clear, respectful guidance without the guilt garnish.
Book a consultThe Wonder Series
Themed Experience Days for homeschoolers (Ages 5-10). Calm, hands-on learning that feels like childhood.
Immersive experience days
The Wonder Series is a collection of hands-on homeschool workshops designed to spark curiosity and bring learning to life through themed experience days.
Each 3-hour session integrates literacy, science, maths, cooking and art into one cohesive experience. Children learn through doing, exploring, creating and wondering, with parents present to support and connect.
- 3-hour facilitated workshop
- All materials and cooking ingredients included
- Integrated curriculum learning
- Small group experience
- Curriculum overview provided
- Links and resources for continued exploration at home
Parents attend and remain responsible for their child throughout the session. Places are limited to maintain a calm, engaging environment.
🌊 The Wonder of the Ocean
Storytelling, experimentation and creativity to explore the mysteries of the sea.
Learning areas: Science (density & buoyancy), Literacy, Creative Arts, Measurement & Observation.
View details and book☀️ The Wonder of the Sun
Explore heat, light and shadows with practical experiments and nourishing making.
Learning areas: Science (energy & change), Literacy, Maths (measurement), Food Technology & Creative Thinking.
View details and book🫧 The Wonder of Soap & Bubbles
Where science meets sensory exploration through bubbles, art, reactions and cooking.
Learning areas: Science (chemical reactions & surface tension), Literacy, Maths, Dramatic Play & Creative Arts.
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$39 per child, per workshop
$100 when booking the full Wonder Series (all three workshops)
All materials included.
Book the seriesWho it’s for
- Homeschool families
- Children aged 5-10
- Curious learners who enjoy hands-on experiences
- Families who value connection and learning alongside others
Facilitated by
A qualified Early Childhood Teacher, with a focus on calm, respectful learning and the wonder of childhood.
Meet Emily
Inspired by RIE® and Pikler®, built for everyday care
Childhood Wonder empowers parents and professionals to raise authentic, self-confident and independent children through building respectful and reciprocal relationships.
- Respectful communication that treats children as whole people
- Developmental understanding that makes behaviour make sense
- Confidence in caregiving through consistent, practical supports
- Independence built through trust, time, and appropriate boundaries
Hi, I’m Emily
I’m a RIE® Associate, Infant and Toddler Specialist, and an Early Childhood Educator. I offer support for parents and educators online and in my local community through classes, workshops and consults.
I’m passionate about building respectful relationships with babies and children, with a special love for nature and natural learning. I’d love to hear from you.
Parents
Support that reduces friction at home and grows confidence in caregiving.
Professionals
Practice-aligned training and consults that strengthen team consistency.
Emily - RIE® Associate.
Get in touch
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