Upcoming Online Trainings
Contact Abbie Bibb, Training Coordinator, at abbie@mochildcareaware.org with any questions.
Are you interested in hosting a virtual or in-person Child Care Aware® of Missouri training? Reach out to Abbie Bibb, Training Coordinator, at abbie@mochildcareaware.org for more information!
Social & Emotional Foundations for Learning (SEFL)
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, May 5th 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
Wednesday, May 11th 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, May 12th 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Basic Knowledge Curriculum: Early Childhood (BKC EC)
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, April 27th 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, April 27th 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
Thursday, April 28th 6:30pm – 8:30pm
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
Saturday, April 30th 9:30am – 11:30am
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, May 2nd 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
Tuesday, May 3rd 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Promoting Cultural Awareness (EC 17)
When attending Promoting Cultural Awareness, educators will learn to define what influences culture, define the 3 A's of Communication, and how to utilize them in their work with children. We will also be diving into what culturally responsive teaching is and how to apply the principle within the classroom.
CDA Subject Area IV
Monday, May 9th 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
Tuesday, May 10th 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
Saturday, May 14th 9:30am – 11:30am
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.
CDA Subject Area IV
Wednesday, May 4th 6:30pm – 8:30pm
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.
CDA Subject Area I
Saturday, May 14th 11:30am – 1:30pm
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