We will examine the need for positive communication between parents and staff. Emphasis is placed on positive listening and speaking skills when interacting with parents in the child care environment.

Explore foundational components of ‘Self Determination Theory’. Reflect on effective ways to motivate children while respecting their phycological needs. Date: Tuesday May 14th Time: 5PM-7PM STARS: 2 Registration Link: https://www.brightspark.org/product-category/pd-classes-spring-2025/

Mirrors, windows and sliding doors is a metaphor that can be used to refer to the need for children to find themselves reflected in books; for books to provide an

Inclusive Classrooms require accommodations to meet children’s individual needs. This training will address the difference between equity and the idea of fairness, and how to provide accommodations for a variety

Calling all childcare workers and caregivers of children—this training is your gateway to becoming champions of compassion! In this session, you will discover how compassion positively impacts a child’s development.

If you’re playing, you’re doing it right! Play is the way children learn. More than just a chance to have fun, play is serious business when it comes to a

This training explains how daily routines and rituals in early learning environments play a crucial role in preventing challenging behavior and create an optimal environment for learning and exploration. We

Through relationships, children discover who they are and learn to understand others. Date: Thursday May 15th Time: 1:30 – 3:30PM STARS Hours: 2 Class will be held online via zoom.

In this training we will explore a strengths-based approach to how relationships impact early brain development. Date: Thursday May 15th Time: 6:30PM – 8:30PM STARS Hours: 2 Class will be

In our modern world, many people have a disconnect between where their food is grown (Farm) and the food they consume for their meals. (Table). Early learning programs, both center-based,