Our Children and Homelessness (08/06/20 - 08/20/20)
Often times we don’t know when a child in our care has experienced homelessness. This series based course will explore the realities families face in being homelessness, the impact on children’s experiences, behaviors and development and how it effects a mother’s mental health. We’ll look at strategies a child care provider can implement with children…
Read MoreMind in the Making: Focus and Self-Control (08/05/20 - 08/26/20)
Develop a deeper understanding of social, emotional, and cognitive learning through the study of executive functions. Explore each of the seven life skills described by Ellen Galinsky in her book Mind in the Making, then examine and discuss the skills of Focus and Self-Control in more depth. Explore resources and implement strategies to support the…
Read MorePlan, Learn, Grow: Using the Minnesota Early Childhood Indicators of Progress (07/06/20 - 08/03/20)
This class will review the structure, content and guiding principles of the Minnesota Early Childhood Indicators of Progress (ECIPs). Participants will become familiar with the ECIPs domains, components, indicators and strategies and how to use this tool for child and group observation and planning developmentally appropriate activities.
Read MoreUnderstanding and Supporting Children’s Friendship Skills (06/01/20 - 06/29/20)
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…
Read MoreMind in the Making: Taking on Challenges and Self-Directed, Engaged Learning (06/02/20 - 06/30/20)
Explore two essential life skills described by Ellen Galinsky in her book Mind in the Making. Develop strategies to help children learn to deal with stress and take on challenges. Learn how to encourage self-directed, engaged learning in children of all ages. Explore resources and implement strategies to support taking on challenges and engaging in…
Read MoreBasic Child Development (06/04/20 - 06/25/20)
All children are born eager to explore their world and master their development. Join us for this foundational training in which we review the theories of child development, the importance of developmentally appropriate practice, the developmental milestones of the first five years of life, including brain development and factors that can influence child growth and…
Read MoreThe Nurtured Heart Approach (05/06/20 - 06/03/20)
Examine “The Nurtured Heart Approach” based on the work of Howard Glasser. Explore this unique approach that is designed to help anyone working with children who have challenging behaviors. Learn the four basic strategies that transform the way we see children who have high energy or intensity.
Read MoreYoung Children with Developmental Delays (05/04/20 - 05/18/20)
This course addresses the following topic areas: risk factors related to developmental delay in young children; types of mild developmental delays across developmental domains including fine and gross motor delays, mild cognitive delays and speech and language delays; optimal practices that can be implemented in a child care setting; influencing factors for “transient” developmental delay;…
Read MoreSensory Processing Disorder (01/09/20 - 02/06/20)
Define the characteristics of Sensory Processing Disorder and how it may impact young children in child care programs. Identify strategies for inclusion as well as resources to share with parents.
Read MoreThe Nurtured Heart Approach (01/08/20 - 02/05/20)
Examine “The Nurtured Heart Approach” based on the work of Howard Glasser. Explore this unique approach that is designed to help anyone working with children who have challenging behaviors. Learn the four basic strategies that transform the way we see children who have high energy or intensity.
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