Playground Safety - Outdoor play encourages movement and physical activity that stimulates children’s development and learning. The Playground safety training addresses playground safety hazards, playground supervision, maintenance, general upkeep of the outdoor area, and age and developmentally appropriate playground equipment. This training offers a practical and educational interpretation of the North Carolina Child Care Commission’s […]
When a child uses challenging behaviors at school, parents and teachers need to work together to address the issue. However, when discussing behavior problems parents often feel blamed by the teachers and teachers often feel unsupported by the parents. This session focuses on developing strategies and skills to make these conversations more productive for everyone…especially […]
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 […]
Join us in for this feel-good training to discover new and exciting ways to create a culture of a caring work environment with the people you work with every day. Alanna Hege 2 hours Face to Face Detailed INFO about Training: Please READ !! Your Well Being Matters 9/21/23 6:30-8:30PM First Lutheran Church 320 S. […]
Teachers who care for children with behavioral difficulties, often find themselves reacting in ways that reinforce the behavior and make it worse. Behavioral intervention strategies are planned responses to behaviors that help teachers prepare for situations in which past responses have not been successful. This session focuses on helping participants develop new responses to challenging […]
We all want to be in control of our own lives. But young children usually have very few opportunities to make choices about what they do and when they do it. They’re told when to get up, what to wear, what to eat and when to eat it, where to go and what to do […]
This training focuses on the importance of helping children become more capable of handling life's challenges socially and emotionally as they grow. Children's social and emotional competence is seen in their ability to communicate clearly, recognize and regulate their emotions, establish and maintain relationships with others, and engage in problem solving and conflict resolution. Date […]
The Wisdom of Nature- There is so much more to outdoor play than physical development. Join us to discover a different perspective of all that nature has to offer. The world is a classroom, come experience teaching from Mother Nature’s curriculum. This is a face to face training. Detailed INFO about Training: Please READ !! […]
This seminar is designed for families who want to be more informed as they search for childcare. Parents will learn what steps to take during their childcare search. They will also learn about available community resources, licensing regulations for childcare programs, and key indicators of high quality. This class is for residents of following counties. […]
Are you interested in opening a Family Child Care Home? in Forsyth County? The Family Child Care Home ARPA grant could be the opportunity you are looking for. In this informational session : *Participants will learn about the different requirements to become a licensed family child care home. *Discuss the advantages of being a family […]
Join us in developing early number sense with young children in this fun creative training that teaches easy sidewalk or (ground) number sense strategies to help make early math knowledge a whole new adventure. This is a face to face training. Detailed INFO about Training: Please READ !! Stepping into Number Sense with Young Children […]
The environment a teacher creates, paired with her knowledge of the children in her care, can prevent many challenging behaviors in young children. Teachers who create positive social environments find that children more easily develop the social-emotional skills they need to succeed. This session focuses on modifications teachers can make in six key areas of […]
I just washed my hands, I am willing to bet you did too! Do you wash your hands a lot each day? Probably. If you are a seasoned early care and education professional, you have likely lost track of the number of times you have washed your hands over the course of your career. If […]
What are the most important aspects of transporting children? Transporting children is one of the most dangerous jobs in early education. Any facility that transports children should be aware of recommended practices and policies for safe, developmentally appropriate transport of young children to and from child care centers and/or field trips, recommended vehicle types and […]
¿CUÁLES SON LOS ASPECTOS MÁS IMPORTANTES DEL TRANSPORTE DE NIÑOS? EL TRANSPORTE DE NIÑOS ES UNO DE LOS TRABAJOS MÁS PELIGROSOS EN LA EDUCACIÓN TEMPRANA. CUALQUIER INSTALACIÓN QUE TRANSPORTE NIÑOS DEBE CONOCER LAS PRÁCTICAS Y POLÍTICAS RECOMENDADAS PARA EL TRANSPORTE SEGURO Y APROPIADO PARA EL DESARROLLO DE NIÑOS PEQUEÑOS HACIA Y DESDE CENTROS DE CUIDADO […]
The revised Foundations spans birth to age 5 and includes goals, developmental indicators, and strategies in five developmental domains: •Approaches to Play and Learning •Emotional and Social Development •Health and Physical Development •Language Development and Communication •Cognitive Development Presenter: Ayana O'Neil, Provider Specialist Session: 1 - 10.24.23@ 6:00 - 8:30pm Session 2 - 10.24.23 @ […]
Preparation for the ERS doesn’t have to be expensive. Join us as we learn creative ways to enhance your classroom in an environmental and budget friendly way. Vicki West 2 Hours Face to Face Detailed INFO about Training: Please READ !! The Wisdom of Nature 10/12/23 6:30-8:30pm First Lutheran Church 320 S. State Street, Lexington […]
Mindful Joy! - During this time of uncertainty and anxiety come learn mindful techniques to calm the brain and self-regulate with the children in your classroom. Come be mindful with me! Vicki West and Alanna Hege, 2 Hours Face to Face Training Detailed INFO about Training: Please READ !! Mindful Joy 11/17/2023 6:30-8:30pm […]
This seminar is designed for families who want to be more informed as they search for childcare. Parents will learn what steps to take during their childcare search. They will also learn about available community resources, licensing regulations for childcare programs, and key indicators of high quality. This class is for residents of following counties; […]
This seminar is designed for families who want to be more informed as they search for childcare. Parents will learn what steps to take during their childcare search. They will also learn about available community resources, licensing regulations for childcare programs, and key indicators of high quality. This class is for residents of following counties; […]
Part 1 Training in Person. Location: SSDC Trainer: Stephanie Nelson What: Join this training to explore how instructional practices related to schedules. routines and rules, supports children emotional-social development and learning. We will learn techniques to make these parts of your day smoother and educational for children. The training will benefit teachers and toddlers through […]
Part 2 Training /Prerequisite PART 1 TRAINING Location: ONLINE /VIRTUAL Trainer: Stephanie Nelson What: Join this training to explore how instructional practices related to schedules. routines and rules, supports children emotional-social development and learning. We will learn techniques to make these parts of your day smoother and educational for children. The training will benefit teachers […]
Training provides up-to-date information regarding rules and regulations of playground safety, all of which was provided by the DCDEE. TRAINER:Melissa Burrow CCR&R Certified Playground Safety Instructor DATE: Saturday January 27th LOCATION: Surry Community College Room H 205 B TIME: 8AM-12PM COST: FREE CU:4 CALL TO REGISTER:336*786-1880 All trainings will be closed 10 minutes after the starting […]
We all want to be in control of our own lives. But young children usually have very few opportunities to make choices about what they do and when they do it. They’re told when to get up, what to wear, what to eat and when to eat it, where to go and what to do […]
Playgrounds can be a wonderful way for children to move their bodies, but did you know that they can also be a wonderful space to not only explore nature, but be surrounded by a variety of learning adventures. In this training, teachers will be able to see how to create high quality outdoor learning environments […]