Overview of Curriculum (07/11/19 - 08/01/19)
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 MoreMind in the Making: Making Connections and Critical Thinking (07/15/19 - 08/12/19)
Explore two essential life skills described by Ellen Galinsky in her book Mind in the Making. Develop an understanding of how making connections supports creative thinking and problem solving. Learn how critical thinking skills guide beliefs, decisions and actions. Explore resources and implement strategies to support the ability to make connections and think critically. This…
Read MoreMind in the Making: Perspective Taking and Communication (06/10/19 - 07/08/19)
Explore two essential life skills described by Ellen Galinsky in her book Mind in the Making. Develop an understanding of the importance of Perspective Taking as an essential skill developed in childhood. Learn the difference between Language, Literacy and Communication. Explore resources and implement strategies to support the development of Perspective Taking and Communication.
Read MoreAnd the Wolf Wore Shoes: Outdoors, are Kids Getting Enough? (07/11/19 - 08/01/19)
Participate in this online course and explore the role of the childhood educator and[crlf]recognize how to get children back into nature and the great outdoors. Learn about[crlf]the history, explore activities, and understand the importance of the outdoors on[crlf]children’s successful development.
Read MoreFun in the Sun with School Age Children (05/14/19 - 06/11/19)
This course is applicable to all school-age care or out of school time settings. This course will cover summer curriculum for any school-age program. The course will discuss ways to involve children in the planning of activities, field trips and environment. It also addresses special health & safety concerns for summer activities.
Read MoreCultivating Knowledge Through Open Ended Discussions (05/04/19 - 05/25/19)
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 MoreUnderstanding and Preventing Challenging Behavior (05/29/19 - 06/19/19)
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 MoreMNCDA ETL Module 5 (11/04/19 - 01/13/20)
This course includes MNCDA classes 17-21:[crlf]MNCDA Class 17 Safe Supervision[crlf]MNCDA Class 18 Curriculum[crlf]MNCDA Class 19 Assessment[crlf]MNCDA Class 20 Program Quality[crlf]MNCDA Class 21 Growing as a Professional
Read MoreMNCDA ETL Module 2 (06/10/19 - 07/22/19)
This module includes MNCDA Classes 6-8:[crlf]MNCDA Class 6 Introduction to Child Development[crlf]MNCDA Class 7 Introduction to Cognitive Development[crlf]MNCDA Class 8 ECIPs
Read MoreMore than Child’s Play: Including All Toddlers and Preschoolers in Physical Activities (03/16/19 - 06/30/19)
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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