Introduction to Best Practices: Learning Activities

This is one of six modules in the “Best Practices Series” that supports Early Achievers by emphasizing high-quality adult practices measured by the ERS-3. This session will introduce best practices for maximizing children’s use of blocks, fine motor, dramatic play,...

Help! It’s Transition Time

Transitioning from one activity to the next can be especially difficult for some children. Challenging behavior, large classes, and tight schedules can make transition time difficult for teachers, too. Come learn strategies for smoothing out those transitions,...

Executive Function: The Brain’s Air Traffic Control

Why are some children able to ignore distractions, stop impulses, sustain attention, and hold information in working memory? The answer is executive function. In this training participants will learn how early brain development impacts children’s ability to...

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...

Understanding Toddlers’ Why for Behavior

This training discusses the domains of child growth and development to articulate what drives child behavior. You will also learn what caregivers can do to understand, support, and provide positive behavior guidance to build strong social and emotional relationships...