Calming Connections: De-escalation Strategies for Child Care Providers: In this interactive two session practical workshop, child care providers will learn effective strategies for de-escalating challenging behaviors and fostering calm, positive connections with young children. By understanding the root causes of frustration and distress, participants will gain tools to prevent conflicts before they arise, as well
In this training from the The Growing Brain series, participants will explore how and when the brain is most plastic in early childhood. We will look at the stress system, and explore how brains are adaptative with experiences and environmental factors. We will finish this training by discussing how adult caregivers have a vital role
The training will focus on anti-bias education and developmentally appropriate practices that support family engagement when considering how holidays are reflected in an early learning program Date: Tuesday, November 24th, 2026 Time: 6- 8 PM Location: Zoom STARS: 2 @Public
Play is what children want to do and what they choose to do when given the freedom, independence, time and space to determine their own behavior. Play is how children learn about their world. Play is a child’s right and is the essence of childhood. Play is not a luxury; It is a necessity. Learn
📅Wednesday, December 9, 2026 ⏰ 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM 📍 Zoom: Link will be sent out 1-2 days before the training to the email address that was used to register. 👤 Presenter(s): Mariah Shallouf 💲 Cost: $10.00 (+ WA State Sales Tax) ⭐ STARS Hours: 2 📖 Description: This training equips child care providers
Staying Mindful in Stressful Moments @ How can you care for yourself while meeting the needs of children? Let’s reflect on what “pushes your buttons” and develop strategies to regroup when those buttons get pushed. Class will include discussion, reflection, activities, and strategies that will help you better connect with children. Increase your ability to
📚 Series: *Participants must complete full series to receive credit* 📅Saturday, December 12, 2026 📅Saturday, December 19, 2026 ⏰ 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM 📍 Zoom: Link will be sent out 1-2 days before the training to the email address that was used to register. 👤 Presenter(s): Yisbely Torres 💲 Cost: $20.00 ⭐ STARS Hours: 4
In this training from The Growing Brain series, participants will look at how adults play a critical role in early communication through back and forth interactions. We will explore at how communication begins with observation and how children build on language to develop more complex communication, including dual and multilingual learning. We will finish the
📅Wednesday, December 16, 2026 ⏰ 6:15 PM – 8:15 PM 📍 Zoom: Link will be sent out 1-2 days before the training to the email address that was used to register. 👤 Presenter(s): Jesi Sucku 💲 Cost: $10.00 (+ WA State Sales Tax) ⭐ STARS Hours: 2 📖 Description: In this two hour training, directors
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