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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 opening into worlds beyond their own experience; and for reading to provide an opportunity for children to journey into the world and experience all it …

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 of different complex needs. Date: Wednesday May 14th Time: 6:30PM - 8:30PM STARS Hours: 2 Class will be held online via zoom.   @Public

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 child's health and development. From peek-a-boo to pat-a-cake and hide-and-seek to hopscotch, the many forms of play enrich a child's brain, body and life in …

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 will discuss a core collection of practical skills, strategies, and environmental considerations that support self-regulation and positive behavior management. Date: Thursday May 15th Time: 1PM …

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. From enhancing cognitive abilities to fostering strong social connections, compassion is the key to unlocking their full potential. Together, we will explore how the nurturing …

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.   @Public

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 held online via zoom.   @Public

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, and family home childcare have a unique window of time to strengthen healthy habits for young children and families in order to reconnect the broken …

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 …

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 …

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 …