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 …
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 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 …
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 …
In this session, participants will identify and apply knowledge of best practices around routines and transitions. Transitioning from one activity to another can be challenging for children and adults, while routine activities can seem drab or boring. Engaging children in meaningful interactions can enhance children learning, decrease challenging behaviors, and improve the productivity of early learning settings. Come …
Please join us as we dive deep into taking a social emotional approach to biting. Biting brings up many emotions for everyone involved and is a developmentally appropriate behavior for infants and toddlers. During our time together we will focus on the many reasons why biting occurs, ways to stay calm and curious when it …
This course will cover key concepts such as emotional regulation, active listening, non-verbal communication, and the importance of building strong, trusting relationships with children. Providers will also learn how to recognize early signs of distress, create a calm and supportive environment, and employ strategies that help children return to a state of emotional balance. …
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 …
This is one of six modules in the “Best Practices Series” that supports Early Achievers by emphasizing high-quality adult practices measured by the ERS-3. This session will introduce best practices for engaging in rich interactions to promote language and literacy development. We will explore what research says about how children learn, what adults can do …
Research shows it is critical that there is equity in early learning for children and families of all racial, ethnic, linguistic, and cultural backgrounds. And why is this? Why does equity matter? In this beginners’ level training, we'll look at the differences between equality and equity and discuss how it will look in action to …
Stress is how the body prepares for and responds to change. Sometimes a person's response to stress is positive, sometimes it's negative. Everyone responds differently. Children will need help when having stress-filled moments. In this training we'll discuss strategies caregivers can lead with children to cope with stress. Date: December 2nd, 2025 Time: 6-8 …