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Lesson Planning for Preschool With Foundations: Do you align you lesson plans with Foundations? Are you intentional in planning activities? Do you need help connecting the goals and indicators to […]
Getting Familiar With Foundations This course is designed for anyone who wants to increase or refresh their knowledge of the North Carolina Foundations for Learning and Development. Have you already […]
Do you struggle getting children to focus and pay attention? This learning event will provide insight how children with ADHD may struggle and feel. We will also discuss the history […]
BSAC (Basic School Age Care) is a 5 hour introductory level training event for school age care professionals that are new to the field. The training includes the following modules: 1) Health, Safety & Nutrition, 2) Environmental Design, 3) Child/Youth Development, 4) Developmentally Appropriate Activities, 5) Guiding Child Behavior, and 6) Quality School Age Care. […]
Early Childhood Summer Specials: June 1 – Aug 31, 2020, Prices Slashed!! BSAC Reg. $40, now $25 Rest Time Reluctance Reg. $15, now $8 The Power of Redirection Reg. $15, […]
The Natural Learning Initiative is happy to announce the upcoming webinar in partnership with Be Active Kids and NCDHHS Division of Child Development and Early Education. This webinar will explore […]
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification and First Aid Certification are required certifications for every family child care provider and recommended for most child care center staff. After completing this session, participants […]
We will explore self-care, signs of stress, protective and self-care strategies, and how the global pandemic has affected, and continues to impact, our children, families, and workforce. In this webinar, […]
“Going Outside” is not just about what is out there but what you do when you are out there. It is in the news almost weekly; America’s children are not […]
New Online format! Come find out how you can help children as they deal with the stress during these trying times! Children verbally and non-verbally express their reaction to stressors. […]
Death and loss is a part of life that affects young children. The emotional pain of a child who has lost a loved one makes it tempting to avoid the […]
This online training says that : Stress is a fact of life, no matter your age. Some stress is good for us - it keeps us attentive, sharp, productive, and […]
Which employees are more likely to stay and which are more likely to leave? What is the average staff turnover rate in early care and education? How does this affect you and your facility? What steps are in your power to slow down the turnover rate of staff at your facility? Participants in this learning […]
Stress is a fact of life, no matter your age. Some stress is good for us - it keeps us attentive, sharp, productive, and learning. But Toxic affects brain development […]
Death and loss is a part of life that affects young children. The emotional pain of a child who has lost a loved one makes it tempting to avoid the subject or to try to distract the child. When a loss is not addressed appropriately by adults it may leave the child feeling confused or […]
Child Nutrition Virtual Summit Looking for training? Earn up to 20 Continuing Education Credits. In CACFP, Summer Food, Afterschool Meals: Sessions Include: ► Summit Welcome & Policy Update ► Healthy Eating from Head to Toe ► Feeding Infants: What, When, and How ► 10 Tips for Successful Taste Tests with Young Children ► CACFP and […]
Training will be held in-person. Participants will have the opportunity to create art projects that relate to popular classroom themes, such as transportation, community helpers, sea life, etc. We will also look at related children’s books that will help incorporate the theme throughout the classroom. Presenter: Emily Norman 2.0 DCDEE credit hrs. Cost: A […]
No matter what our role is in child care, we share a common goal: to provide quality group care for infants and toddlers. But what does that look like? In this training, we will discuss evidence-based practices and policies that support the high-quality infant toddler care we strive to provide. As we discuss quality infant- […]
A learning module that provides an in-depth look at school age environments, the importance of interaction, materials, and indicators in the SACERS-Updated assessment.Stop asking, “am I ready?” and instead feel prepared and equipped with knowledge, tools, and strategies to produce a successful SACERS-U score and create an environment that is both appealing and appropriate for […]
Working with young children is rewarding, but it also has its own set of challenges. Participants will learn ways to manage stress and rediscover the joys of providing care and teaching young children. Presenter: Ashley Reid , Technical Assistance Specialist Child Care Resource Center Cost; Free 2.0 DEDEE credit hrs. Please note: Participating in training […]
This training will allow the nurturer to focus on their well-being and the capacity they hold to take care of others. Read more Read less About this Event During this training participants will be able to reflect on strategies centered around mindfulness, how their interactions with the children they serve can be effected by their […]
Stress is a fact of life, no matter your age. Some stress is good for us - it keeps us attentive, sharp, productive, and learning. But Toxic affects brain development and learning in young children, and can have long lasting effects. This session will help participants define stress. We'll look at the long term effects […]
Through supportive relationships, infants and toddlers develop a sense of trust, learn how to interact with others, and how to eventually express empathy. Strong, nurturing relationships are key to healthy […]
Resilience means the ability to recover from difficult life experiences. Resilient parents and caregivers have empathy for themselves and others and can keep a positive attitude, solve problems creatively and […]
What are the Items which are counted off the most when looking at ECERS? Read more Read less About this Event We will discuss the items most counted off when […]
