Facilitator : Courtney Pearce As an early childhood education professional, your role in shaping the development of young minds extends beyond conventional teaching methods. While academic learning is essential, fostering physical development and well-being in children is equally vital. In this training, we will explore the immense importance of Big Body Play and how it…

Facilitator : Angie Kinser This engaging and informative training is for early childhood educators, directors, and administrators, it will provide essential knowledge and practical strategies to foster a healthy and well-balanced approach to food and nutrition in the early childhood education setting.  During this session, participants will recognize the critical role of nutrition in the…

Facilitator : Abigail Rogers Participants will be introduced to the topic of mental health in young children. Training will provide attendees with knowledge to understand the importance of mental health in young children, warning signs of mental illness, and ways to create a supportive environment for young children’s emotional well-being. This free workshop is sponsored…

Facilitator : Darice Hancock In this training, early childhood educators will be introduced to a comprehensive four-step assessment cycle. Step one involves frequent and contextually appropriate observations of children. In step two, educators will learn to analyze these observations and make informed choices on how to respond. Moving to step three, participants will evaluate their…

Facilitator : Mavie Leon-Diaz Participants will learn more about how to create an environment that encourages curiosity and learning. Additionally, educators will gain ideas for offering invitations to play that support the development and learning of the children they serve. Where the main role of the environment is for children to feel safe and free…