Promoting Healthy Eating and Physical Development in Child Care Programs (09/15/25 - 10/15/25)
Understand important influencers of healthy eating and physical activity in young children. Describe healthy eating and physical activity recommendations for young children and the benefits of these behaviors. Discuss how childcare plays a role in healthy physical development for young children. Describe activities that can be incorporated in childcare that promote healthy physical development for…
Read MoreEarly Literacy: How Children Learn Language (09/02/25 - 09/25/25)
Advanced Implementation of Early Literacy in Your Early Childhood Program level 2 focuses on the interrelatedness of children’s language and literacy development with other areas of development (physical, cognitive, personal/social, creative, and approaches to learning), This course includes information on the implementation of early literacy for all age groups (infants, toddlers, and preschoolers).
Read MoreMNCDA 2 Physical and Intellectual Development (07/30/25 - 09/05/25)
This online, live course is intended for those who are earning a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential. Applicable CDA portfolio homework is embedded in the course. Join us to learn about the physical and intellectual development of children in your care and how you can promote healthy growth opportunities.
Read MoreWIDA & Early Childhood Development (06/16/25 - 09/30/25)
Explore the WIDA Early Years framework and its connection to the Minnesota Early Childhood Indicators of Progress. WIDA Early Years is a tool to support multi-language learners in early childhood classrooms, by identifying and celebrating their strengths while meeting their individual needs. WIDA Early Years has been aligned with the MN ECIPs to identify how…
Read MoreResource Conscious Lesson Planning (06/16/25 - 09/30/25)
Explore conversations around using food and other sensitive materials in sensory tables, using resources such as water and seeds respectfully, using natural and long-lasting materials in classrooms instead of plastic or single use items, and how to choose materials that provide open-ended opportunities for exploration and growth for children from a variety of cultures. Gain…
Read MoreIntro to STEM: Focus on Science (06/16/25 - 09/30/25)
Explore strategies for supporting science learning in early childhood. Examine resources available to educators and families. Plan and implement science activities across a variety of themes.
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Choosing Early Childhood Curriculum: An Overview and Discussion (06/16/25 - 09/30/25)
In this interactive session, participants will discuss the nature of curriculum and will explore the essential elements of a high quality early childhood curriculum. Strategies and considerations for selecting a curriculum will be presented. Throughout the session, participants will have opportunities to ‘meet’ various early childhood curricula and discuss the strengths and opportunities each presents.…
Read MoreWIDA & Early Childhood Development (03/16/25 - 06/30/25)
Explore the WIDA Early Years framework and its connection to the Minnesota Early Childhood Indicators of Progress. WIDA Early Years is a tool to support multi-language learners in early childhood classrooms, by identifying and celebrating their strengths while meeting their individual needs. WIDA Early Years has been aligned with the MN ECIPs to identify how…
Read MoreResource Conscious Lesson Planning (03/16/25 - 06/30/25)
Explore conversations around using food and other sensitive materials in sensory tables, using resources such as water and seeds respectfully, using natural and long-lasting materials in classrooms instead of plastic or single use items, and how to choose materials that provide open-ended opportunities for exploration and growth for children from a variety of cultures. Gain…
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