STARS: 2 Trainer: Jamie John Core Competencies: curriculum and learning environment, level 2 Description: Children become totally engrossed in creative outdoor play when we provide more than stationary playground equipment and ground cover! This class will inspire you with ideas for enriching your outdoor space with loose parts and natural elements that promote more complex […]

Core Competences: Interactions STARS Hours: 2 Facilitator: Tiffany Pedersen Description: 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, maximizing learning and reducing stress on teachers and […]

Core Competencies: Curriculum and Learning Environments, Level 2 STARS Hours: 2 Trainer: Tiffany Pedersen Description: Do you ever feel like your art time is not what you want it to be? Do you or the children end up getting frustrated with projects? Or are you just out of fresh ideas? This training is designed to […]

Cancelled due to low registration. Core Competencies: Child Growth and Development, Interactions, Level 3 Trainer: Jamie Burns STARS: 2 Description: Challenging behaviors are often the result of unmet needs. Hear about five causes of challenging behavior and then learn about the ten important social and emotional needs of children and what you can do to meet […]