This training will look at the NC FELDS (Foundation) as a resource for teachers to use while creating activity plans. Key concepts will be reviewed in each indicator. Teachers will be able to connect the key concepts to activities that they create, and learn how to prepare developmentally appropriate activities and lesson plans. Connected to […]

Understanding developmental domains and characteristics are the key in designing appropriate lesson planning then implementing those activities to provide each child with age and developmentally appropriate activities. This session provides the fundamentals to accomplish this task and the practice to refresh your teaching techniques. Each participant will have an opportunity to access resources through the […]

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.  This […]

It starts with crying, cooing, and babbling, and then you hear it , their first words! Sharing those language milestones moments can be some of our best experiences as infant/toddler teachers. During this workshop you will learn more about the development of language and communication for children birth-three; the research that links relationships to language […]

Participants will learn why good nutrition is so important to young children and how promoting a healthy learning environment can lead to healthier eating habits. Resources will also be shared as to things child care providers can do to help children develop healthy eating behaviors and learn some creative ways to encourage children to try […]