Recognizing the Early Signs of Mental Illness in Young Children (05/26/22 - 07/01/22)
Learn some early indicators of mental illness in young children, infancy through preschool age, that can often be misinterpreted or overlooked. Discover strategies for identifying children who are worried, stressed, or distressed in the early childhood environment, in order to facilitate timely intervention. Learn how young children present distress at different ages, what can trigger…
Read MorePromoting Healthy Eating and Physical Development in Child Care Programs (04/26/22 - 05/25/22)
Understand important influencers of healthy eating and physical activity in young children. Describe healthy eating and physical activity recommendations for young children and the benefits of these behaviors. Discuss how childcare plays a role in healthy physical development for young children. Describe activities that can be incorporated in childcare that promote healthy physical development for…
Read MoreSupervisión de seguridad para el cuidado infantil familiar (Spanish Supervising for Safety for FCC) (06/03/22 - 06/25/22)
Objetivos de aprendizaje: Identificar los estándares de licenciamiento de la Regla 2 de MN y las mejores prácticas de supervisión Examinar y abordar los desafíos de supervisión experimentados en los programas de cuidado infantil familiar. Identificar tres técnicas de interacción para utilizar durante la supervisión. Identificar los Estándares de Licenciamiento de la Regla 2 de…
Read MoreSupervisión de seguridad para el cuidado infantil familiar (Spanish Supervising for Safety for FCC) (04/27/22 - 05/19/22)
Objetivos de aprendizaje: Identificar los estándares de licenciamiento de la Regla 2 de MN y las mejores prácticas de supervisión Examinar y abordar los desafíos de supervisión experimentados en los programas de cuidado infantil familiar. Identificar tres técnicas de interacción para utilizar durante la supervisión. Identificar los Estándares de Licenciamiento de la Regla 2 de…
Read MoreCreating Diversity-Rich Environments For Young Children (04/28/22 - 05/27/22)
Explore how to create positive and inclusive environments for children of all cultures, backgrounds, and experiences. Examine all aspects of early childhood education: professional values, curriculum, behavior guidance, materials and toys, physical space, language, supporting families, and working with colleagues. Teachers, family childcare providers, parent educators, and directors learn how to teach and care for…
Read MoreNutrition in Children from Birth to Six Years (04/29/22 - 05/21/22)
This course will cover healthy eating behavior of infants, toddlers and preschoolers, explain current eating patterns of young American children including information about food insecurity; the role of good nutrition in children’s physical, mental, and social/emotional development; and high-quality foods from many cultures.
Read MoreMore Alike than Different (04/27/22 - 05/26/22)
Examine stereotyping and its effect on children and families. Analyze how self-esteem can affect children and what we as caregivers can do to help them gain a good sense of self-esteem. Discuss ways to build esteem for children with disabilities, how young children perceive children with disabilities, and what we as caregivers can do to…
Read MoreSupervising for Safety for Family Child Care (07/29/22 - 08/20/22)
This series based course intended for new Family Child Care providers meets Licensing pre-service requirements as well as the health and safety requirements from the Child Care Development Fund. Participants will explore MN Rule 2 licensing standards and best practices around supervision challenges experienced by family child care programs. We’ll look at strategies a child…
Read MoreSupervising for Safety for Family Child Care (08/09/22 - 08/31/22)
This series based course intended for new Family Child Care providers meets Licensing pre-service requirements as well as the health and safety requirements from the Child Care Development Fund. Participants will explore MN Rule 2 licensing standards and best practices around supervision challenges experienced by family child care programs. We’ll look at strategies a child…
Read MoreSupervising for Safety for Family Child Care (08/04/22 - 08/26/22)
This series based course intended for new Family Child Care providers meets Licensing pre-service requirements as well as the health and safety requirements from the Child Care Development Fund. Participants will explore MN Rule 2 licensing standards and best practices around supervision challenges experienced by family child care programs. We’ll look at strategies a child…
Read MoreSupervising for Safety for Family Child Care (07/26/22 - 08/17/22)
This series based course intended for new Family Child Care providers meets Licensing pre-service requirements as well as the health and safety requirements from the Child Care Development Fund. Participants will explore MN Rule 2 licensing standards and best practices around supervision challenges experienced by family child care programs. We’ll look at strategies a child…
Read MoreSupervising for Safety for Family Child Care (07/05/22 - 07/27/22)
This series based course intended for new Family Child Care providers meets Licensing pre-service requirements as well as the health and safety requirements from the Child Care Development Fund. Participants will explore MN Rule 2 licensing standards and best practices around supervision challenges experienced by family child care programs. We’ll look at strategies a child…
Read MoreSupervising for Safety for Family Child Care (07/01/22 - 07/23/22)
This series based course intended for new Family Child Care providers meets Licensing pre-service requirements as well as the health and safety requirements from the Child Care Development Fund. Participants will explore MN Rule 2 licensing standards and best practices around supervision challenges experienced by family child care programs. We’ll look at strategies a child…
Read MoreSupervising for Safety for Family Child Care (07/06/22 - 07/28/22)
This series based course intended for new Family Child Care providers meets Licensing pre-service requirements as well as the health and safety requirements from the Child Care Development Fund. Participants will explore MN Rule 2 licensing standards and best practices around supervision challenges experienced by family child care programs. We’ll look at strategies a child…
Read MoreSupervising for Safety for Family Child Care (06/01/22 - 06/23/22)
This series based course intended for new Family Child Care providers meets Licensing pre-service requirements as well as the health and safety requirements from the Child Care Development Fund. Participants will explore MN Rule 2 licensing standards and best practices around supervision challenges experienced by family child care programs. We’ll look at strategies a child…
Read MoreSupervising for Safety for Family Child Care (06/02/22 - 06/24/22)
This series based course intended for new Family Child Care providers meets Licensing pre-service requirements as well as the health and safety requirements from the Child Care Development Fund. Participants will explore MN Rule 2 licensing standards and best practices around supervision challenges experienced by family child care programs. We’ll look at strategies a child…
Read MoreSupervising for Safety for Family Child Care (05/27/22 - 06/18/22)
This series based course intended for new Family Child Care providers meets Licensing pre-service requirements as well as the health and safety requirements from the Child Care Development Fund. Participants will explore MN Rule 2 licensing standards and best practices around supervision challenges experienced by family child care programs. We’ll look at strategies a child…
Read MoreSupervising for Safety for Family Child Care (05/03/22 - 05/25/22)
This series based course intended for new Family Child Care providers meets Licensing pre-service requirements as well as the health and safety requirements from the Child Care Development Fund. Participants will explore MN Rule 2 licensing standards and best practices around supervision challenges experienced by family child care programs. We’ll look at strategies a child…
Read MoreSupervising for Safety for Family Child Care (04/27/22 - 05/19/22)
This series based course intended for new Family Child Care providers meets Licensing pre-service requirements as well as the health and safety requirements from the Child Care Development Fund. Participants will explore MN Rule 2 licensing standards and best practices around supervision challenges experienced by family child care programs. We’ll look at strategies a child…
Read MoreSupervising for Safety for Family Child Care (04/28/22 - 05/20/22)
This series based course intended for new Family Child Care providers meets Licensing pre-service requirements as well as the health and safety requirements from the Child Care Development Fund. Participants will explore MN Rule 2 licensing standards and best practices around supervision challenges experienced by family child care programs. We’ll look at strategies a child…
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