WIDA & Early Childhood Development (12/16/23 - 03/31/24)
Explore the WIDA Early Years framework and its connection to the Minnesota Early Childhood Indicators of Progress. WIDA Early Years is a tool to support multi-language learners in early childhood classrooms, by identifying and celebrating their strengths while meeting their individual needs. WIDA Early Years has been aligned with the MN ECIPs to identify how…
Read MoreResource Conscious Lesson Planning (12/16/23 - 03/31/24)
Explore conversations around using food and other sensitive materials in sensory tables, using resources such as water and seeds respectfully, using natural and long-lasting materials in classrooms instead of plastic or single use items, and how to choose materials that provide open-ended opportunities for exploration and growth for children from a variety of cultures. Gain…
Read MoreLesson Planning for Preschoolers with the MN ECIPs (12/16/23 - 03/31/24)
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 (12/16/23 - 03/31/24)
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 using the MN ECIPs (12/16/23 - 03/31/24)
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 (02/01/24 - 03/01/24)
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 MoreIntro to STEM: Focus on Science (12/16/23 - 03/31/24)
Explore strategies for supporting science learning in early childhood. Examine resources available to educators and families. Plan and implement science activities across a variety of themes.
Read MoreIntroduction to STEM (12/16/23 - 03/31/24)
Choosing Early Childhood Curriculum: An Overview and Discussion (12/16/23 - 03/31/24)
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 MoreWIDA & Early Childhood Development (United Way) (10/01/23 - 11/05/23)
Explore the WIDA Early Years framework and its connection to the Minnesota Early Childhood Indicators of Progress. WIDA Early Years is a tool to support multi-language learners in early childhood classrooms, by identifying and celebrating their strengths while meeting their individual needs. WIDA Early Years has been aligned with the MN ECIPs to identify how…
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