This training explores the importance of community helpers in the lives of young children and how recognizing these people helps to build a community of caring. COK: 2 Hours Curriculum
Healthy Children Through Nutrition and Physical Activity Our nations’ children are at risk for being the first generation that may have a shorter life span than their parents due to poor nutrition and lack of physical activity. This training will help the child care teaches be better informed about the food choices, how to prepare a balanced, healthy menu, and creative movement activities to do throughout the day to increase the physical fitness levels of children in their care. Appropriate...
Math Activities Using Children's Literature Using fun and engaging stories is a great way to get children engaged in math. Stories bring new experiences to life. Books can increase engagement and build fluency with math concepts. In this workshop you will explore new ways to approach math in your program using children's literature. Core of Knowledge: 3 hours Curriculum
This training explores the importance of community helpers in the lives of young children and how recognizing these people helps to build a community of caring. COK: 2 Hours Curriculum
Indoor & Outdoor Nature Based Learning for Infants & Toddlers This training will identify Howard Gardner's Multiple Intelligence "Naturalist" and ways in which Infants and Toddler Programs can incorporate developmentally appropriate play based nature experiences in their indoor and outdoor environments. Participants will gain skills, strategies and techniques for implementing natural STEAM in developmentally appropriate ways for infants and toddlers COK: 3 hours Curriculum
Math and Science Board Books for Babies Infants and toddlers are naturally curious about the world around them. They can begin to develop an understanding of pre-math and pre-science skills with the help of board books. Core of Knowledge: 3 Hours Curriculum
Mandated MSDE/OCC training to learn all aspects of safely administering medication in your child care setting. Suitable for those serving children of all ages. The participants per class is limited to 15. This course currently does not expire and can transfer to any center/home in the State of Maryland. Mandated for center based child care as of July 2011 and home providers as of January 1, 2016. Please bring a bagged Lunch. This class will not break for lunch. (This will be a working...
This “make and take” session will provide participants with ideas and activities to extend learning through the use of children’s literature. We will investigate how to use literacy activities in a multi-dimensional approach, and discover how to identify quality resources. COK: 3 Hours Curriculum
This training explores the importance of community helpers in the lives of young children and how recognizing these people helps to build a community of caring. COK: 2 Hours Curriculum
