Healthy Habits, Healthy Kids

When children are exposed to healthy food choices, they are more likely to develop healthy eating habits.  This training will focus on integrating nutrition into daily practices and routines that help children develop balanced and healthy self-regulation habits.  We...

Observing Children: How to do it Well

It is common for teachers to regard observing children as an add-on or distraction from the real work of teaching.  In fact, observing can be a powerful, integral part of effective teaching.  We will sharpen our observation skills and discuss how to build observing...

Introduction to Flip-It Behavior Management Strategy

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...

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...