Please note that this series is tailored to meet the needs of family home childcare. No Drama Discipline—Book Study: This is a six-part virtual series that is interactive, through group discussions […]
Supporting Dual Language Learners: Learn practices to support children who speak a language other than English. Earn in-service (STARS) hours and receive an educational kit that includes books, educational toys […]
Washington State Pyramid Model: Come learn about the Pyramid framework, a research-based tool that can guide us as we support social-emotional development in children. This 14-hour class will help you […]
¿Qué hacer con los Terribles Dos? Los niños pequeños son enérgicos y muy divertidos, pero ¿qué pueden hacer los profesionales de la infancia cuando los comportamientos de los niños pequeños […]
What to do with Terrible Twos: Toddlers are energetic and lots of fun, but what can early childhood professionals do when toddler behaviors become challenging and possibly harmful? Let’s discuss […]
Exploring Loose Parts with Toddlers: This interactive class is for teachers of children ages 1 to 2-1/2. Open-ended materials capture children’s curiosity and stimulate their imaginations. Also, but when young […]
Explorando Materiales Sueltos con Niños Pequeños: Esta clase está dirigida a cuidadores de niños de entre 1 y 2 años y medio. Los materiales abiertos despiertan la curiosidad de los niños y estimulan su imaginación. Además, cuando los niños pequeños exploran materiales sueltos, desarrollan habilidades motoras finas y coordinación ojo-mano, y pueden practicar como si […]
Learning Through Play Play is what children want to do and what they choose to do when given the freedom, independence, time and space to determine their own behavior. Play is how children learn about their world. Play is a child’s right and is the essence of childhood. Play is not a luxury; it is […]
Universal Developmental Screening: ASQ-3 and ASQ: SE-2 Training. The Ages & Stages Questionnaires (ASQ) provide reliable and accurate developmental and social-emotional screening for children from birth to age 6. By drawing on parents’ expert knowledge, the ASQ is specifically designed to identify developmental progress and detect delays in young children, paving the way for meaningful […]
Implementing Emergent Curriculum: During this training, directors, teachers, and family childcare will learn the history and basics of the emergent curriculum philosophy and how to implement it in their classroom […]
Arte para el Descubrimiento:¿Alguna vez sientes que el tiempo de arte no es lo que esperabas? ¿Tú o los niños terminan frustrados con los proyectos? ¿O simplemente te faltan ideas nuevas? Esta capacitación está diseñada para ayudar a los profesionales de la primera infancia a comprender mejor por qué el arte es importante, identificar qué […]
Autism and Developmental Delays: Developmental delay occurs when a child fails to reach milestones on time, whereas autism is a neurodevelopmental disorder that may cause delays but also affects learning and behavior in distinct ways. Identifying autism solely through missed milestones can be misleading. Early recognition and intervention, including behavioral, educational, and family therapies, are […]