Facilitator : Sarah Bonifer How do we build positive relationships with children? In this training, participants will discuss and learn the importance that building positive relationships has on the social-emotional and physical development of children. We will focus on the differences between interactions and relationships, being connected with children, strategies for building positive relationships and…

Facilitator : Courtney Pearce This hands-on training focuses on the benefits and importance of outdoor play for children. Participants will recognize why outdoor play is essential to child development and understand how it supports the fundamental skills for learning and strengthens skill development in all academic areas. Participants will observe a variety of outdoor environments…

Facilitator : Abigail Black This mandatory training focuses on Health, Safety, and Sanitation, Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse, and Recommended Practices. This session is required for all childcare employees and must be completed within the first 90 days of employment. Successful completion of this course satisfies the Division of Child Care’s (DCC) new regulatory requirement…

Facilitator : Angie Kinser In this training, educators will explore how to bring STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) into early childhood classrooms. Participants will learn simple ways to create hands-on, playful STEAM activities that spark curiosity, creativity, and problem-solving. Through group discussions and hands-on practice, educators will gain ideas they can use right…

Facilitator : Abigail Black This training is designed to help early childhood educators understand and support the emotional intensity young children often display. Participants will explore the developmental roots of big emotions, the impact of temperament, and the vital role of co-regulation in helping children to manage their feelings. Within the training, the participants will…