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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Are the children tired of eating the same ol’ things each week? Are the teachers tired of hearing “I don’t like this!” or “This again?” Are you […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]