Cultivating Knowledge Through Open Ended Discussions (09/29/21 - 10/20/21)
Participate in this online course and identify what children know about the world around them. Encourage children’s critical thinking by learning how to ask intentional questions that spark discussions. Recognize how to guide early learning in your child care setting.
Read MoreOverview of Curriculum (10/05/21 - 10/26/21)
This class focuses on early childhood curriculum and the domains of development, elements of effective curriculum, and the cycle of observation and assessment, reflection, curriculum planning and implementation, and evaluation in adapting curriculum to meet individual and group developmental needs.
Read MoreWeaving Literacy into Math and Science Activities (09/08/21 - 09/22/21)
Advanced Implementation of Early Literacy in Your Early Childhood Program level 3 focuses on the integration of early literacy into math and science learning activities. Also addressed is how to adapt early literacy activities for math and science for children who are dual language learners and for children with special needs.
Read MoreUnderstanding and Preventing Challenging Behavior (09/08/21 - 09/29/21)
The foundation of children’s secure social emotional development is their secure relationships. This course will examine the impact of provider and parent relationships on children’s behavior and explore strategies for promoting positive social emotional growth. Emotional literacy will also be examined as a way to help children learn to express feelings and prevent challenging behaviors.
Read MoreCurrículo (Spanish Curriculum) (09/02/21 - 09/23/21)
Choosing Early Childhood Curriculum: An Overview and Discussion (06/16/21 - 09/30/21)
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 MoreLesson Planning for Infants and Toddlers using the MN ECIPs (06/16/21 - 09/30/21)
This course is designed to help you look at the Minnesota Early Learning Standards in a new way. We will look at how you can evaluate activities or lesson plans for infant and toddlers to see how the support the ECIPs and also how to create your own curriculum by using the domains from the…
Read MoreLesson Planning for Multi-Age Children with the MN ECIPs (06/16/21 - 09/30/21)
This course is designed to help you look at the Minnesota Early Learning Standards in a new way. We will look at how you can evaluate activities or lesson plans for multi-age children to see how the support the ECIPs and also how to create your own curriculum by using the domains from the ECIPs…
Read MoreLesson Planning for Preschoolers with the MN ECIPs (06/16/21 - 09/30/21)
This course is designed to help you look at the Minnesota Early Learning Standards in a new way. We will look at how you can evaluate activities or lesson plans for preschoolers to see how the support the ECIPs and also how to create your own curriculum by using the domains from the ECIPs for…
Read MoreMore than Child’s Play: Including All Toddlers and Preschoolers in Physical Activities (06/16/21 - 09/30/21)
Physical activity is vital for young children’s development, but it can be challenging to lead an activity with a group of children who vary in their ages and abilities. Gather ideas for physical activities that can be modified to meet the varying special needs of children 18 months to 5 years of age. Hear specific…
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