Tiny Humans, Big Tech: Navigating Screens in Early Childhood @ In today’s digital world, screens are part of children’s daily lives—but how do they shape early learning, development, and behavior? This class explores the latest research on screen use in infancy through early elementary years, translating evidence into practical guidance for educators and caregivers. Participants
VIRTUAL Boxes, Baskets and Elevations: How Toddlers Develop their Curiosity Through Open-ended Play @ Come and join us to think about encouraging curiosity and learning using open-ended loose parts. How can we facilitate children’s natural curiosities as teachers and use these opportunities to offer opportunities to toddlers to build new skills and ideas? How can
VIRTUAL Customer Service Through the Child Care Lens @ As consumers, we base our purchasing decisions at least in part on the customer service we receive from businesses. The same is true for parents who are in the market for child care. Every child care provider is in the customer service business and that service
Rethinking Exclusion @ Exclusionary discipline practices—like suspension and expulsion—can have profound and lasting impacts on young children, families, and early learning communities. Together we will examine current trends and disproportionate impacts around exclusion in early childhood programs, understand the developmental and academic consequences of exclusion, and explore practical strategies to prevent exclusionary discipline. @public Instructor:
*NEW VIRTUAL Caring Connections: Supporting Families Through Trauma @ Every family’s story holds both strength and struggle. This session explores how trauma can shape the experiences, behaviors, and interactions of families we serve — and how early learning professionals can respond with compassion, clarity, and care.Together we will:• Build understanding of what trauma may look
VIRTUAL Emergency Preparedness in Childcare Programs @ This class is intended for FCC owners and Directors however Teachers can also benefit from the topic and find ways to support policies at their sites. This class is designed to equip childcare providers with the knowledge, skills, and strategies needed to effectively prepare for and respond to
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