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Come Move and Groove with Me!
CCAC Griffin Lane 3729 Griffin Lane SE, Olympia, WA, United StatesChildren need to move! Music and movement provide multiple learning opportunities as well as provide support in behavior management and self-regulation skill building. Come explore how music […]
Playful Math in the Early Learning Environment
CCAC Griffin Lane 3729 Griffin Lane SE, Olympia, WA, United StatesPlayfully incorporating math throughout your learning environment develops confidence and love of learning in children. Did you know children begin exploring math concepts in infancy? Discover the […]
*NEW-Tools for Powerful Play: A Strategic Approach to Classroom Materials
CCAC Griffin Lane 3729 Griffin Lane SE, Olympia, WA, United StatesIn this class, participants will explore how to thoughtfully select and organize classroom toys and materials to support high-quality learning environments. Using the ITERS and ECERS tools […]
*NEW-Planned Experiences for Infants and Toddlers
CCAC Griffin Lane 3729 Griffin Lane SE, Olympia, WA, United StatesAs caregivers of infant and toddlers, we want to do more than pass the time! We need daily planned activities that build trust and support early development. […]
Understanding Executive Function
Grays Harbor County Public Health & Social Services Harbor Room 2109 Sumner AVE, Aberdeen, Washington, United StatesChildren aren't born with life skills; they're born with the potential to develop them! The skills that children need in order to thrive are all connected to […]
Understanding the Roots of Behavior
CCAC Griffin Lane 3729 Griffin Lane SE, Olympia, WA, United StatesChallenging behaviors are often the result of unmet needs. Come hear about five causes of challenging behavior and then learn about the ten important social and emotional […]
Help! It’s Transition Time
Transitioning from one activity to the next can be especially difficult for some children. Challenging behavior, large classes, and tight schedules can make transition time difficult for […]
Through the Eyes of a Child: A Look at Teacher Sensitivity
CCAC Griffin Lane 3729 Griffin Lane SE, Olympia, WA, United StatesAs caregivers, we try to be sensitive to children’s needs, but sometimes our adult eyes miss the point! In group care, it’s all too easy to get […]
Purple Crying
Learn ways to support families of children in your care who have, or will soon have, infants in the home. You will engage in memorable activities as […]
STEM Outdoor Environments
CCAC Griffin Lane 3729 Griffin Lane SE, Olympia, WA, United StatesChildren become totally engrossed in creative outdoor play when we provide more than stationary playground equipment and ground cover! This class will inspire you with ideas for […]
Working with Children and Youth Who Challenge Us
Have you ever been secretly pleased when one of the children in your group is absent? The temperaments of some children, when combined with our own temperaments, […]
Welcoming LGBTQ+ Families
CCAC Griffin Lane 3729 Griffin Lane SE, Olympia, WA, United StatesFamilies of all kinds are essential to children’s well-being. When any parents or guardians are discussed, whether they are heterosexual, gay, adoptive, kinship, single, or married, early […]