Upcoming Online Trainings
Contact Abbie Bibb, Training Coordinator, at abbie@mochildcareaware.org with any questions
Social & Emotional Foundations for Learning (SEFL)
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.
Monday, April 4th 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.
Wednesday, April 6th 6:30pm-8:30pm
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.
Saturday, April 9th 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.
Saturday, April 16th 9:30am – 11:30am
Basic Knowledge Curriculum: Early Childhood (BKC EC)
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
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.
Thursday, March 31st 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.
Saturday, April 2nd 9:30am – 11:30am
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.
Tuesday, April 5th 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.
Thursday, April 7th 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.
Monday, April 11th 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.
Tuesday, 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.
Thursday, April 14th 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Basic Knowledge Curriculum: Infant & Toddler (BKC IT)
What Infants and Toddlers are Telling Us (IT 4)
What have the infants or toddlers you work with told you today? Did you know that infants “talk” through crying and other non-verbal communications? While infants and toddlers cannot speak with words, they do communicate in many other ways. Learn how these cues form the foundation of language development. Learn how temperament, challenging behaviors, and cultural traditions can shape how an infant or toddler will communicate. This session will also share how to discover the communication and meaning of behaviors, such as biting and tantrums.
Monday, April 4th 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Supporting the Development and Well-Being of Infants and Toddlers (IT 5)
How do you affect the healthy brain development of infants and toddlers? This workshop will share the five Rs: how relationships, routines, respect, repetition, and responsive interactions influence a child’s developing brain. Did you know that infants and toddlers are affected by stress too? Learn how you can support the well-being and mental health of these youngest children.
Wednesday, April 13th 6:30pm – 8:30pm
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