Lesson Planning for Preschoolers with the MN ECIPs (03/16/19 - 06/30/19)
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 MoreLesson Planning for Multi-Age Children with the MN ECIPs (03/16/19 - 06/30/19)
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 Infants and Toddlers with the MN ECIPs (03/16/19 - 06/30/19)
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 MoreChoosing Early Childhood Curriculum: An Overview and Discussion (03/16/19 - 06/30/19)
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 MoreIntegration of Early Literacy into Math and Science Activities (03/04/19 - 03/18/19)
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 MoreMNCDA ETL Module 5 (10/24/19 - 01/30/20)
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 4 (08/29/19 - 10/10/19)
This module includes MNCDA classes 13-16:[crlf]MNCDA Class 13 Language Development[crlf]MNCDA Class 14 Early Literacy[crlf]MNCDA Class 15 Early Math[crlf]MNCDA Class 16 Scientific Thinking
Read MoreMNCDA ETL Module 2 (04/11/19 - 06/06/19)
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 MoreChoosing Early Childhood Curriculum: An Overview and Discussion (12/16/18 - 03/31/19)
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 MoreMore than Child’s Play: Including All Toddlers and Preschoolers in Physical Activities (12/16/18 - 03/31/19)
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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