With the emphasis on differentiated learning and the universal design for learning, professionals in early care and learning programs are stretching to meet the needs of all children. Participate in this information-packed session to find out how to provide care for all children, embed practices in everyday routines and play, and how to truly meet […]

Story telling is so important and can be so much fun! This class examines numerous ideas to enhance your classroom story time. We will look at how to select books, introduce stories, make and use a wide variety of props and how to involve children with story time in your classroom.   Instructor: Rebecca Keaton

Participants will explore ways to use books and literacy activities to teachsocial studies concepts such as social identity, geography, government, andeconomics, and discuss ways to incorporate families into the lessons.   Instructor: Rebecca Keaton

Infant and toddler biting in group care is one of the most difficult issues that programs, families, teachers and children have to deal with. This training will address why infants and toddlers bite in group care including the three types of biting. Through the use of real-life written scenarios, participants will explore how to reduce […]

Offering sensory, creative arts and science experiences to infants and toddlers are important for their overall development, learning and enjoyment. Determining what types of experiences are safe, appropriate and fun and the best ways to use them with infants and toddlers can be a difficult decision. Participants will review how sensory, creative arts and science […]

The ZERO TO THREE Critical Competencies for Infant-Toddler Educators™ Professional Development Mini-Series: Supporting Social-Emotional Development provides opportunities for infant-toddler educators to explore, understand, and practice critical interactions with infants and toddlers that support and nurture their social-emotional development and learning. The series is designed for educators who work in home or center-based group settings with […]

Engaging families is critically important to the care and education of children. It is much more than families volunteering in the program or including them in fundraisers. Engaging families and maintaining open lines of communication is the essential to building rapport and cementing relationships. Come to this session to explore the importance of family engagement […]

With the emphasis on differentiated learning and the universal design for learning, professionals in early care and learning programs are stretching to meet the needs of all children. Participate in this information-packed session to find out how to provide care for all children, embed practices in everyday routines and play, and how to truly meet […]

Are you interested in enriching your summer programming for school-agers with enjoyable, educational, and engaging activities? This session will present ideas on how to plan activities for mixed age groups and includes specific ideas for weekly themes, long term projects, and special activities and events. By providing a variety of learning opportunities that peak children's […]

Are you interested in enriching your summer programming for school-agers with enjoyable, educational, and engaging activities? This session will present ideas on how to plan activities for mixed age groups and includes specific ideas for weekly themes, long term projects, and special activities and events. By providing a variety of learning opportunities that peak children's […]