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Understanding and Supporting Children's Friendship Skills (03/29/2024 - 05/04/2024)

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 28, 2024 by end of day
Course Fee
$60.00
Start Date
Mar 29, 2024
Completion Deadline
May 4, 2024 by end of day
Chat Format
Video
Chat Sessions
Topic Date Time
Week 1 Chat Video Apr 04, 2024 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Week 2 Chat Video Apr 11, 2024 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Week 3 Chat Video Apr 18, 2024 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Week 4 Chat Video Apr 25, 2024 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Week 5 Chat Video May 02, 2024 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.