Lesson Planning for Preschoolers with the MN ECIPs (12/16/18 - 03/31/19)
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 (12/16/18 - 03/31/19)
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 (12/16/18 - 03/31/19)
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 MoreOverview of Curriculum (02/06/19 - 02/27/19)
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 MoreOverview of Curriculum (01/07/19 - 01/28/19)
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 MoreSensory Processing Disorder (04/08/19 - 04/29/19)
This course describes the characteristics of Sensory Processing Disorder and how it may impact young children in child care programs. Strategies for inclusion will be presented as well as resources to share with parents.
Read MoreSensory Processing Disorder (04/03/19 - 05/01/19)
This course describes the characteristics of Sensory Processing Disorder and how it may impact young children in child care programs. Strategies for inclusion will be presented as well as resources to share with parents.
Read MoreMind in the Making: Making Connections and Critical Thinking (04/02/19 - 04/30/19)
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 MoreCultivating Knowledge Through Open Ended Discussions (03/27/19 - 04/17/19)
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 MoreLet’s All Get Ready for Kindergarten! (03/05/19 - 04/02/19)
Analyze the concept of school readiness. Explore the importance of language and literacy in the readiness for kindergarten. Apply new tools, and how to use them.Plan for how to prepare children and families for kindergarten.This course is offered online. It is designed for teachers, family childcare providers, parent educators and directors.
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