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Understanding and Supporting Children’s Friendship Skills (04/29/2021 - 05/27/2021)

Learn about the intricate and fascinating processes involved in children’s friendships – how they develop from infancy through the preschool years. Examine the characteristics of children who make friends easily, as well as those who aren’t as skilled. [crlf]Explore common friendship problems affecting toddlers and preschoolers. Examine the dynamics of bullying and how this problem…

Course Registration is Closed
Registration Deadline
April 22, 2021 by end of day
Start Date
Apr 29, 2021
Completion Deadline
May 27, 2021 by end of day
Chat Format
Chat Sessions
Topic Date Time
Chat Session 1 Apr 29, 2021 7:00 pm - 7:45 pm
Chat Session 2 May 06, 2021 7:00 pm - 7:45 pm
Chat Session 3 May 13, 2021 7:00 pm - 7:45 pm
Chat Session 4 May 20, 2021 7:00 pm - 7:45 pm
Chat Session 5 May 27, 2021 7:00 pm - 7:45 pm
Instructor
Debra Pierce
In-Service Hours
16 inservice hours
CDA
3. Positive Ways to Support Children’s Social and Emotional Development
8. Principles of Child Development and Learning
KCF
I: Child Development and Learning
II.C: Promoting Social and Emotional Development

Learn about the intricate and fascinating processes involved in children’s friendships – how they develop from infancy through the preschool years. Examine the characteristics of children who make friends easily, as well as those who aren’t as skilled. [crlf]Explore common friendship problems affecting toddlers and preschoolers. Examine the dynamics of bullying and how this problem can be successfully approached by parents and caregivers.[crlf]Participants are provided with new tools to use in supporting children’s friendships. [crlf]This course is offered online.