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Understanding and Supporting Children's Friendship Skills (06/01/2020 - 06/29/2020)

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…

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Registration Deadline
May 25, 2020 by end of day
Start Date
Jun 1, 2020
Completion Deadline
June 29, 2020 by end of day
Chat Format
Chat Sessions
Topic Date Time
Week 1 Chat Jun 01, 2020 6:50 pm - 7:45 pm
Week 2 Chat Jun 08, 2020 6:50 pm - 7:45 pm
Week 3 Chat Jun 15, 2020 6:50 pm - 7:45 pm
Week 4 Chat Jun 22, 2020 6:50 pm - 7:45 pm
Week 5 Chat Jun 29, 2020 6:50 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.