Choosing Early Childhood Curriculum: An Overview and Discussion (09/16/19 - 12/31/19)
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 MoreChoosing Early Childhood Curriculum: An Overview and Discussion (06/16/19 - 09/30/19)
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 MoreADHD: Navigating the Landscape (06/04/19 - 07/02/19)
This course is geared towards anyone caring for children Have you ever wished you had amap to use when caring for a child with AD/HD? Join us in this course as we look at the myths and facts of ADHD, the diagnosis path, parent perspective and successful strategies for inclusion of children that have ADHD
Read MoreOverview 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.
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