Young children are naturally curious about the people and places in their world, beginning with their family and local community. Creating an environment filled with loose parts that encourages exploration of their local culture and its people is an important component of early education. Core of Knowledge: 3 Hours Community
This training will provides early care and education professionals the opportunity to learn different math strategies and activities to use in their classroom. This training is based on the Early Learning Assessment math domain. Core of Knowledge: 3 Hours Curriculum
Giving children opportunities to express themselves through creative art activities enables them to process experiences that trouble them. Explore the impact of trauma on the developing brain and explore the benefits to children of open art centers and free expressive art. Core of Knowledge: 3 Hours Special Needs
Young children are naturally curious about the people and places in their world, beginning with their family and local community. Creating an environment filled with loose parts that encourages exploration of their local culture and its people is an important component of early education. Core of Knowledge: 3 Hours Community
In this workshop we will look at the science of infant brain development and focus on caring techniques that promote brain development, social emotional development and communication. Core of Knowledge: 3 Hours Child Development
An infant and toddler’s day is full of routines and experiences. In this session, we will discuss how implement these routines and experiences appropriately. Participants will also have an opportunity to explore and analyze daily schedules and lesson plan formats for infants and toddlers. They will also review and find resources to assist them in planning developmentally appropriate activities. Core of Knowledge: 3 Hours Curriculum
An infant and toddler’s day is full of routines and experiences. In this session, we will discuss how implement these routines and experiences appropriately. Participants will also have an opportunity to explore and analyze daily schedules and lesson plan formats for infants and toddlers. They will also review and find resources to assist them in planning developmentally appropriate activities. Core of Knowledge: 3 Hours Curriculum
Why do toddlers bite and how can you control it? Participants will learn how to approach, problem solve and develop strategies for biting in the classroom. Participants will also learn how to communicate with parents during biting situations. Core of Knowledge: 2 Hours Child Development
Early childhood professionals have a unique opportunity to identify and support children with active learning styles early in their education career. Learning styles are identified and participants will be able to identify the characteristics of a child with an active learning style., and learn strategies for incorporating teaching strategies for active learners in the daily routine and lesson plan. Core of Knowledge: 2 Hours Child Development, 1 Hour Curriculum
Today's fathers are very involved in their children’s lives. Participants will learn ways to help involve fathers in their programs. This workshop includes information regarding the importance of fathers/male role models, father/child activities, parent’s rights and the importance of being neutral as a child care provider. Core of Knowledge: 2 Hours of Community
