Courses – Page 123 – Eager-to-Learn

Starting a Family Child Care Business (12/16/21 - 04/01/22)

Examine the elements that played a role in the development of child care rules and regulations and learn about resources that will help them to meet the requirements of this important job! This is an online Learning course offered through Anytime Learning.

Self-Care for the Early Childhood Educator (12/16/21 - 04/01/22)

Learn why early childhood educators are highly susceptible to stress and burnout and how self-care can help prevent or alleviate it. On an airplane, we are told to put on our own oxygen masks before assisting others with theirs; we need to practice self-care in order to be at our best for the children in…

Potty Training – The Ins and Outs (12/16/21 - 04/01/22)

Program Leadership Essentials (12/16/21 - 04/01/22)

Explore early childhood program leadership by reviewing topics that include the differences between leadership and management; leadership skills, tips for effective program leadership; exploration of leadership competencies; and ways to promote a positive work climate in your early childhood program. This is an online Learning course offered through Anytime Learning

Preventing Child Abuse and Neglect (12/16/21 - 04/01/22)

This course is designed to provide practitioners with an understanding of the professionals’ role in the prevention of child abuse and neglect. The module addresses the types of child abuse and neglect, signs of child abuse and neglect as well as ways in practitioners can minimize the chances of a child being abuse or neglected…

An Overview of The Montessori Method (12/16/21 - 04/01/22)

Identify and articulate the key tenets of the Montessori method including Montessori developmental theory, attributes of a Montessori classroom environment, and the role of the Montessori teacher. This is an Anytime Learning Module

Oral Health: Healthy Mouths and Teeth (12/16/21 - 04/01/22)

Discover strategies to help children achieve lifelong healthy teeth. See how when prevention is started early and healthy practices continue you can help children to achieve lifelong oral health. This is an online Learning course offered through Anytime Learning

More than Child’s Play: Including All Toddlers and Preschoolers in Physical Activities (12/16/21 - 04/01/22)

Physical activity is vital for young children’s development, but it can be challenging to lead an activity with a group of children who vary in their ages and abilities. Gather ideas for physical activities that can be modified to meet the varying special needs of children 18 months to 5 years of age. Hear specific…

ATL: Mandated Reporter Training (12/16/21 - 04/01/22)

Workers in a number of professions, including health care, social services, psychological treatment, child care, education, corrections, law enforcement and clergy, are required to report suspected child maltreatment. To help mandated reporters better understand the law and reporting requirements, an Anytime Learing module is available. This comprehensive training is organized in six modules: an overview…

Making the Most of Your 1440 Minutes Each Day (12/16/21 - 04/01/22)

Lesson Planning for Preschoolers with the MN ECIPs (12/16/21 - 04/01/22)

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…

Lesson Planning for Multi-Age Children with the MN ECIPs (12/16/21 - 04/01/22)

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…

Lesson Planning for Infants and Toddlers using the MN ECIPs (12/16/21 - 04/01/22)

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…

Introduction to the Early Childhood Indicators of Progress for Directors or Program Administrators (12/16/21 - 04/01/22)

Directors and program administrators; discover how to read and use the updated ECIPs with your staff. You will also identify the organizational structure and terms of the standards as well as identifies resources for using the ECIPs within your program including involving and engaging families in children’s learning.

Introduction to the Early Childhood Indicators of Progress (ECIPs): MN Early Learning Standards (12/16/21 - 04/01/22)

Learn about how to read and use the updated ECIPs. This two hour course describes and defines the organizational structure and terms of the standard as well as identifies resources for using the ECIPs within your program including involving and engaging families in children’s learning.

Intro to STEM: Focus on Science (12/16/21 - 04/01/22)

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. This is an online course offered through Anytime Learning.

Introduction to STEM (12/16/21 - 04/01/22)