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** 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.

May 22nd - May 31st

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, May 24th 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.

CDA Subject Areas I & V

Thursday, May 25th 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, May 25th 6:30pm – 8:30pm

Supervision of Young Children Part 2 (EC 22)

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 I

Tuesday, May 30th 6:30pm – 8:30pm

June 1st - June 11th

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

Thursday, June 1st 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

Thursday, June 1st 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.

CDA Subject Area III

Monday, June 5th 6:30pm – 8:30pm

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.

CDA Subject Area IV

Tuesday, June 6th 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

Tuesday, June 6th 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

Wednesday, June 7th 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

Thursday, June 8th 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, June 8th 6:30pm – 8:30pm

June 12th – June 19th

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

Tuesday, June 13th 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.  

CDA Subject Area I

Wednesday, June 14th 6:30pm – 8:30pm

Strong Family, Strong Children (SEFL 3)

CDA Subject Area III

Thursday, June 15th 6:30pm – 8:30pm

Creative Development in Children (EC 11)

CDA Subject Area II

Monday, June 19th 6:30pm – 8:30pm

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