Come and join us to think about encouraging curiosity and learning using open-ended loose parts. How can we facilitate children’s natural curiosities as teachers and use these […]
Each child comes to us with a different set of skills and needs, so how do we create lessons plans we can actually stick to? “Individualization” doesn’t […]
In this interactive and practical workshop, child care providers will learn effective strategies for de-escalating challenging behaviors and fostering calm, positive connections with young children. By understanding […]
When your classroom runs like a well-oiled machine, you can maximize learning time for children. Learn practical strategies for designing your environment, teaching children your expectations, promoting […]
As consumers, we base our purchasing decisions at least in part on the customer service we receive from businesses. The same is true for parents who are […]
Meetings are the glue that hold childcare center together. Whether they are weekly, monthly, quarterly, directors rely on meetings as the primary vehicle for communicating information, promoting […]
This class is designed for providers working with toddler-aged children. The class will explore the brain science behind STEAM learning (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics) in […]
This training will help educators and caregivers support children in developing a healthy relationship with food and emotions. Participants will explore types of hunger, responsive feeding practices, […]
Have you ever wondered if the curriculum your program is using is effective? Have you wanted to create or adopt a curriculum for your program, but have […]
This introduction to the Strengthening Families approach and the Protective Factors framework will assist all teachers with increasing their capacity to support families, which will in turn […]
Children 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 […]
Playfully 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 […]