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Upcoming Online Trainings
Contact Abbie Bibb, Training Coordinator, at abbie@mochildcareaware.org with any questions.
** Registration for training sessions listed below closes at 5:00pm the day before the training is scheduled to be held.
February 6th – February 12th
Supervision of Young Children Part 1* (EC 21)
Do you know the foundations of quality supervision? In part 1 of Supervision of Young Children, we will explore the building blocks and strategies of supervision to ensure proper supervision for all children in your care. We will also look at why maintaining correct staff/child ratios are key. Exceptional supervision of our youngest children is essential to their safety. Join us as we work to keep Missouri’s Children safe!
CDA Subject Area I
Monday, February 6th 6:30pm -8:30pm
*Part 2 on Monday, February 13th 6:30pm – 8:30pm!
Guiding Children’s Behavior (EC 5)
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.\
CDA Subject Areas II & III
Wednesday, February 8th 6:30pm -8:30pm
Language & Communication Development (EC 9)
In Language & Communication Development, you will learn: To List the four characteristics of language, how to explain strategies to support language and communication development and be able to identify adaptations to language and communication development activities and interactions to support diverse needs and abilities.
CDA Subject Area VIII
Thursday, February 9th 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Strong Family, Strong Children (SEFL 3)
In Social and Emotional Foundations for Learning: Strong Families, Strong Children, you will learn: How to define the benefits of strong family relationships and to identify and define each of the 5 Protective Factors.
CDA Subject Area III
Saturday, February 11th 9:30am – 11:30am
February 6th – February 12th
The Importance of Self Care (SEFL 6)
Caring for and educating young children is very rewarding yet very hard work. Most days, you are exhausted at the end of the day when it is time to take on the responsibilities of your personal life. For all the support and care you give each day to the children and families, you need to care for yourself. You cannot pour into others from an empty cup. During this session, we will look at the importance of self-care and why resilience in adults is key to caring for young children. We will discuss strategies to build your resiliency and keep your cup full to pour into others.
CDA Subject Area III
Monday, February 13th 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.
CDA Subject Area II
Monday, February 13th 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.
CDA Subject Area III
Wednesday, February 15th 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Positive Interactions with Children (EC 1)
Does your child care program foster critical and creative thinking? Are you able to identify adult behavior that leads to sensitive, respectful adult-child interactions? Positive Interactions with Children outlines the importance of caring for children based on positive, warm, and nurturing relationships. Support early development and learning by understanding the benefits children receive through positive interactions.
CDA Subject Area III
Thursday, February 16th 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!
CDA Subject Area I
Thursday, February 16th 6:30pm – 8:30pm
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