In 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 […]
As 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. […]
Children 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 […]
Challenging 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 […]
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 […]
Early learning professionals are powerful advocates for children and families, but understanding where to start can be overwhelming. This training introduces participants to the basics of Washington […]
As 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 […]
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 […]
Children 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 […]
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, […]
Families 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 […]
It's the little boy who bangs his head on the wall. It's the 4-year-old girl who throws the chair in anger. It's the 2-year-old who hits, bites, […]