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 a necessity. Learn […]
Just because the weather is changing doesn't mean that you can't use nature to help early learners explore questions and solutions using developmentally appropriate practices. Learn how to help early learners connect with their natural world and develop skills in literacy, math, science, art, physical development, and social/emotional development. You will earn 2 STARS hours.
This is great for the leaders in your programs! This is a 3-part session that explores the concept of leadership in the context of Early Childhood Education. Come learn to create and sustain a compelling vision that can transform your center into an engaging learning community. We'll look at the multi-faceted role of the director […]
This class is suitable for all licensed family home providers and child care center classroom teachers of children birth to 2 1/2 years. This class contains basic introductory information about the Family Child Care Environment Rating Scale (FCCERS) and the Infant Toddler Environment Rating Scale (ITERS). To prepare for an Early Achievers successful initial rating this session […]
Flip It is a social emotional strategy to help young children learn about their feelings, gain self-control and reduce challenging behaviors. This technique is useful for all adults who interact with young children. Flip It can be used in targeted interventions for a child displaying specific behavioral concerns, or during every-day minor challenges and conflicts. You […]
Just because the weather is changing doesn’t mean that you can’t use nature to help early learners explore questions and solutions using developmentally appropriate practices. Learn how to help early learners connect with their natural world and develop skills in literacy, math, science, art, physical development, and social/emotional development. You will earn 2 STARS hours.
All-in-all, early learning professionals are a pretty nice bunch of people. Sometimes, though, we are so busy caring for everyone else that we give our own needs short shrift. For 90 minutes, we are going to turn our attention to caring for ourselves so as to stay refreshed and vitalized in our work. You will […]