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Implementing an Emergent Curriculum

Virtual via ZOOM

Directors and teachers will learn the history and basics of the emergent curriculum philosophy and how to implement it in their classroom and across their early learning program.   Date: Monday June 2nd, AND Monday June 9th, 2025 Participants MUST attend both sessions to earn STARS hours. No partial credit will be given. Time: 6:30PM-8:30PM …

Washington Pyramid Model Pre-K

Virtual via ZOOM

After taking this training, participants will be able to discuss and plan for developing meaningful, culturally responsive relationships with children and families; engage in reflective practice, examine implicit bias and learn strategies for collaborating as a team; and identify and plan for strategies that support all children (including children with disabilities, children who have experienced …

Introduction to Best Practices- Full Series

Virtual via ZOOM

Sign up for all 4 sessions and save 40%! Each session is 2.5 hours, Participants who complete all 4 sessions will receive 10 STARS Hours. All sessions will be on zoom at 6-8:30PM.   Tuesday, March 25 – Interactions Tuesday, June 3 – Learning Activities Tuesday, September 23 – Routines and Transitions Tuesday, November 4 …

Pint Night @ Aslan Brewing

Aslan Brewing 401 N 36th St. STE. 102, Seattle, WA, United States

Come grab a pint of locally-brewed organic beer from Aslan Brewing and support BrightSpark Early Learning Services! Aslan Brewing's mission is to produce and distribute world-class organic beer using local resources, low-impact practices, and socially equitable initiatives in order to promote a healthier, happier, and more conscious community. A portion of every pint will benefit …

Drag Queen Story Hour

Allen Family Center 3190 Martin Luther King Jr Way S, Seattle, WA, United States

Join BrightSpark and Mary's Place for a FABULOUS morning with drag queen GALACTIC MOLASSES! Enjoy musical performances, engaging readings of beloved children’s books, and plenty of rainbows to go around. Attendance is FREE! Participants can expect: Musical performances Book readings Prize drawings Light refreshments And so much more! RSVP here to ensure we have enough …

Pint Night @ Flying Bike Cooperative Brewing

Flying Bike Cooperative Brewing 8570 Greenwood Ave N, Seattle, WA

Come grab a pint of beer from Flying Bike Cooperative Brewery and support BrightSpark Early Learning Services! Flying Bike Cooperative Brewery is a democratically run, member-owned and operated cooperative. They value collaboration, education, community, innovation, and sustainability. A portion of every pint will directly benefit BrightSpark!

Pint Night @ Top Down Brewing Company

Top Down Brewing Company 15355 Main St E, Sumner, WA, United States

Join BrightSpark and Top Down Brewing Company for a pint of some of the best beer in Pierce County! A proceed of each pint sold will directly benefit BrightSpark. Located in Sumner, WA, Top Down Brewing Company is a community-focused brewery that values passion, family, integrity, and unity. Top Down fosters a welcoming environments to …

Nurturing Deep Roots through Serve and Return

Virtual via ZOOM

Please join us as we dive deeply into establishing deep roots through responsive caregiving. Research has now shown the most optimal way to foster both healthy brain development and a healthy social emotional foundation is through interactions called “serve and return”. During our time together we will focus on ways to identify, promote, and support …

Zoning to maximize learning

Virtual via ZOOM

Zoning to maximize learning is a classroom strategy where teachers strategically divide the learning space into designated areas, each with a specific purpose, allowing for efficient student movement, focused activities, and maximized engagement. In this training, staff will learn about zoning, why it is important in the classroom, and strategies to manage and support students …