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Social & Emotional Foundations for Learning (SEFL)

Creating a Socially and Emotionally Aware Classroom (SEFL 4)

What does a socially and emotionally aware classroom look like? In this training, we will examine some of the components of a socially and emotionally aware classroom. We will discuss temperament and strategies to engage children. In addition, emotional literacy is key to a socially and emotionally aware classroom. We will define emotional literacy and how to best develop it within your classroom.

Wednesday, March 16th 6:30pm – 8:30pm

Building Emotional Well-Being and Social Competence in Children (SEFL 2)

A strong foundation of social and emotional skills is key to a child’s development in other areas. A child having the ability to self-regulate, play well with others, and resolve conflicts supports that child’s opportunity to be happy, confident, and eager to learn about the world around them. This session will focus on why a child’s social and emotional development is important. We will also discuss executive functions and look at strategies to support self-regulation.

Saturday, March 19th 9:30am – 11:30am

Strategies for Teaching Social and Emotional Skills (SEFL 5)

The challenging part of implementing strategies for teaching children social and emotional skills is that what may work one day with one child may not work the next day, and what is effective for Miguel is not effective for Daisy. One size does not fit all. This training will provide calming strategies and strategies for teaching children about emotions, empathy, and building friendships.

Tuesday, March 22nd 6:30pm – 8:30pm

Basic Knowledge Curriculum: Early Childhood (BKC EC)

Promoting Mental Health (EC 13)

While attending Promoting Mental Health, you will learn to define mental health in young children, as well as some strategies to promote self-esteem in young children. When you join, you will also learn about ACEs and HOPE.

Thursday, March 17th 6:30pm – 8:30pm

Safe Environments (EC 4)

We know one of your top priorities is safety for all children in your care. Proper documentation, policies, and procedures are essential to ensure safety. How often do you practice safety drills? Are you looking for different ways to document injuries inside your child care program and how to best notify families? Is it time for you to renew your First Aid Kit, and do you want to ensure that the proper items are included? Join us for Safe Environments to learn more.

Monday, March 21st 6:30pm – 8:30pm

Routines, Rituals, & Schedules (EC 7)

Why is it important to have a daily schedule? How do routines and rituals fit into your schedule? By understanding the importance of the child’s needs and interests when developing a daily schedule, transitions and activities are much easier. There are key differences between routines, rituals, and schedules that are important for each child and that support social and emotional development. Fit us in your schedule and join us for Routines, Rituals, & Schedules!

Wednesday, March 23rd 6:30pm – 8:30pm

An Introduction to Homelessness in Early Childhood (EC 20)

In An Introduction to Homelessness in Early Childhood, we will define the basics of homelessness related to early childhood. We will examine the federal definition of homelessness, review the data, and discuss the effects of being homeless on young children.

Wednesday, March 23rd 6:30pm – 8:30pm

Creative Development in Children (EC 11)

While attending Creative Development, you will learn the importance of creativity in a child's development and three essential parts of promoting creative development in children. Each attendee will create one activity to use in the classroom that promotes creativity.

Saturday, March 26th 11:30am – 1:30pm

Healthy Eating (EC 14)

During this Healthy Eating training, educators will learn the role that nutrition plays in promoting wellness in children and be able to identify basic guidelines of nutritious meals. Educators will also learn strategies to promote nutrition and healthy eating practices with families.

Tuesday, March 29th 6:30pm – 8:30pm

Playing with a Purpose (EC 6)

Play is learning for everyone. A child’s day-to-day life is centered around play. Do you find yourself wondering why play is so important to a child’s development? Different types of play offer diverse developmental benefits to each child. Exercise developmentally appropriate practices by identifying different ways to support play in your classroom, and to help each child meet challenging and achievable learning goals through Playing with a Purpose. 

Wednesday, March 30th 6:30pm – 8:30pm

Child Safety & Routine Care (EC 2)

In Child Safety & Routine Care, you will learn: The steps in proper handwashing; To identify the steps in proper diapering procedure; How to identify readiness signs of toilet learning; The definition of SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome) and identify behaviors that increase the risk of it; The elements and be able to discuss the safe sleep policy.

Thursday, March 31st 6:30pm – 8:30pm

Basic Knowledge Curriculum: Infant & Toddler (BKC IT)

Developmentally Appropriate Practices for Infants and Toddlers (IT 1)

Are you delivering high-quality infant and toddler care in your classroom, center, or family child care home? How do you know? From this workshop, you will learn the importance of developmentally appropriate practices with infants and toddlers and the ten components related to high-quality child care. You will learn how to reinforce the healthy development of infants and toddlers through consistent routines, primary caregivers, and responsive care. After this workshop, you will know what it means to provide high-quality, inclusive care for our youngest children.

Thursday, March 24th 6:30pm – 8:30pm

Preventing the Abuse and Neglect of Infants and Toddlers (IT 3)

Knowing how to recognize and report abuse is important, but don’t you also wonder how you can help protect infants and toddlers from abuse and neglect as a child care educator and early learning professional? Through this workshop, you will be presented with a strengths-based approach to partnering with families and protecting children. Prevention begins with knowing what families and program staff can do to relieve daily stressors and encourage communication. You will also leave this session knowing how policies and procedures at child care programs can be designed to protect you from false accusations.

Saturday, March 26th 9:30am – 11:30am

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