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Upcoming Online Trainings

** Registration for training sessions listed below closes at 5:00pm the day before the training is scheduled to be held.

Contact Abbie Bibb, Training Coordinator, at abbie@mochildcareaware.org with any questions.

Get Curious! Not Furious! Part 1 – Managing Classroom Behaviors

Get Curious! Not Furious! Part 1 – Managing Classroom Behaviors is designed to give child care educators knowledge of classroom behavior and temperament traits in children. In addition, this curriculum provides practical and easy-to-use tools for working with a variety of temperaments and behaviors as well as classroom guidance and management practices.

CDA Subject Area III

Thursday, April 6th 6:30pm – 9:00pm
*When registering for Part 1 on April 6th, you are also registering for Part 2 on April 20th  

Get Curious! Not Furious! Part 2 – Classroom Management and Guidance

Get Curious! Not Furious! Part 2 – Classroom Management and Guidance is designed to give child care educators knowledge of classroom management and guidance in early childhood education settings. In addition, this curriculum provides practical and easy-to-use tools for working with a variety of temperaments and behaviors as well as classroom guidance and management practices.

CDA Subject Area III

Thursday, April 20th 6:30pm – 9:00pm 

April 3rd – April 9th   

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.   

CDA Subject Area I

Wednesday, April 5th 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

Thursday, April 6th 6:30pm – 8:30pm

April 10th - April 16th

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.

CDA Subject Area III

Monday, April 10th 6:30pm – 8:30pm

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. 

CDA Subject Area III

Tuesday, April 11th 6:30pm – 8:30pm

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

Wednesday, April 12th 6:30pm – 8:30pm

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.

CDA Subject Areas I & V

Saturday, April 15th 9:30am – 11:30am

April 17th - April 23rd

Physical Development (EC 8)

In Physical Development, you will learn the milestones for fine and gross motor development in children two years old through five years old. This training will provide different ways to maintain a classroom that will enhance fine and gross motor development while identifying adaptations to physical motor activities and interactions to support diverse needs and abilities.  

CDA Subject Area VIII

Monday, April 17th 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 Area II & III

Tuesday, April 18th 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. 

CDA Subject Area I

Wednesday, April 19th 6:30pm – 8:30pm

Emergency Planning (EC 19)

Emergency Planning will equip you with the knowledge you need to plan for any type of emergency, including intruders, earthquakes, missing, lost, or abducted children. Discover ways to keep children calm and engaged during an emergency. Set your child care program up for success through emergency planning and by knowing how to outline your emergency procedure when onboarding new staff. Are you prepared? 

CDA Subject Area I & V

Thursday, April 20th 6:30pm – 8:30pm

April 24th - April 30th

Family and Community Engagement (EC 16)

What does providing successful supervision look like in your classroom? In part 2 of Supervision of Young Children, we will examine the keys to successful supervision and learn to identify strategies for successful supervision of young children. Do you know what to do if a child elopes – a child voluntarily leaves the program without your knowledge - or goes missing while in your care? Don’t miss out on this training to learn more!

CDA Subject Area IV

Monday, April 24th 6:30pm – 8:30pm

Relationships are Key (SEFL 1)

Relationships are the foundation of who we are and our connection to humanity. As infants, our relationships with adults taught us how to interact with others, our perceived value to others, and how to react to stressful situations. Relationships are Key will look at the importance of relationships to young children and how, as educators, we can build and strengthen relationships with the children in our classrooms to form a firm foundation by which all other skills are built. 

CDA Subject Area III

Tuesday, April 25th 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, April 26th 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

Wednesday, April 26th 6:30pm – 8:30pm

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. 

CDA Subject Area I

Thursday, April 27th 6:30pm – 8:30pm

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