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Understanding and Supporting Children’s Friendship Skills (03/22/2023 - 04/27/2023)

Learn about the intricate and fascinating processes involved in children’s friendships – how they develop from infancy through the preschool years. Examine the characteristics of children who make friends easily, as well as those who aren’t as skilled. [crlf]Explore common friendship problems affecting toddlers and preschoolers. Examine the dynamics of bullying and how this problem…

Course Registration is Closed
Registration Deadline
March 21, 2023 by end of day
Course Fee
$60.00
Start Date
Mar 22, 2023
Completion Deadline
April 27, 2023 by end of day
Chat Format
Video
Chat Sessions
Topic Date Time
Chat Session 1 Video Mar 28, 2023 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Chat Session 2 Video Apr 04, 2023 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Chat Session 3 Video Apr 11, 2023 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Chat Session 4 Video Apr 18, 2023 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Chat Session 5 Video Apr 25, 2023 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Instructor
Debra Pierce
In-Service Hours
16
CDA
3. Positive Ways to Support Children’s Social and Emotional Development
8. Principles of Child Development and Learning
KCF
I: Child Development and Learning
II.C: Promoting Social and Emotional Development

Learn about the intricate and fascinating processes involved in children’s friendships – how they develop from infancy through the preschool years. Examine the characteristics of children who make friends easily, as well as those who aren’t as skilled. [crlf]Explore common friendship problems affecting toddlers and preschoolers. Examine the dynamics of bullying and how this problem can be successfully approached by parents and caregivers.[crlf]Participants are provided with new tools to use in supporting children’s friendships. [crlf]This course is offered online.