During this workshop, participants will discuss the importance of teaching young children social and emotional skills. Social Skills are the foundation for school readiness and often children are not getting what they need in early learning settings to develop those skills. We will explore the value in respecting cultural diversity when evaluating and responding to challenging behaviors in children. Participants will leave with a better understanding of the importance in teaching self-...
Good nutrition is crucial in the early years for healthy growth and brain development. During this workshop, participants will explore how teaching young children healthy eating habits at an early age can set the stage for healthy eating for a lifetime. Discussion will include how to model good eating habits through eating family style and how to encourage healthy eating through fun and engaging activities. Participants will create activities to use in their program. Core of Knowledge: 3...
This Professional Development Institute (PDI) will focus on the vital importance of self-care and introduce practical mind-body tools to support both caregivers and children. Learn to balance the demands of your important role with personal well-being, ensuring that you can provide the best care possible while maintaining your own health and happiness.
As early childhood educators, we know the importance of embedding rituals and routines into our classroom culture. They enable children to feel safe and secure while building connections with their peers and adults. Participants will discuss the importance of being flexible and following a child's lead. When we follow a child's lead, we often stumble upon routines and rituals we didn't anticipate. These co-created rituals and routines build the strongest classroom bonds. Core of Knowledge: 3...
Children and adults gain many benefits by spending time outdoors. During this workshop, we will explore low or no cost activities which are not only fun, but also help with a variety of skill development in children while promoting inclusion for all and multiculturalism. Activities are designed to use across multiple age groups to encourage social skill building and cooperation between older and younger children. Learn how outdoor play benefits children’s mental health while encouraging...
While the type and amount of knowledge that young children attain has changed, the scope and sequence of development remains the same. No matter what new gadgets or theories emerge, children still develop in the same way. This workshop impresses upon the participants the value of free movement for infant and toddler development as it relates to their academic success. Core of Knowledge: 2 Hours Child Development
This provides an overview of common neurological disorders, their causes, symptoms, and accommodations. Participants will learn how and why children who have neurological disorders need accommodations in order to have the best opportunity to succeed. The participants will create adaptive resources to use with children with neurological disorders, or any children in their program. Core of Knowledge: 2 Hours Special Needs
