Free December Online Clock Hours

Upcoming Online Trainings

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

Social & Emotional Foundations for Learning (SEFL)

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.

Tuesday, December 2nd 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 and confident, 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 function and look at strategies to support self-regulation.

Monday, December 6th 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.

Saturday, December 18th 9:30am – 11:30am

Basic Knowledge Curriculum: Early Childhood (BKC EC)

Healthy Eating (EC #14)

Eating healthy is so important! Do you struggle with eating healthy and forming healthy habits? In Healthy Eating, we will identify basic guidelines for nutritious meals and strategies to promote nutrition and healthy eating practices with families.

Tuesday, December 7th 6:30pm – 8:30pm

Guiding Children’s Behavior (EC #5)

Have you ever wondered why children exhibit challenging behaviors? Do you struggle with how to describe the problem-solving process for young children? In Guiding Children’s Behavior, we provide you with three strategies to help alleviate challenging behaviors and to best define positive guidance in your child care program.

Wednesday, December 8th 6:30pm – 8:30pm

Language & Communication Development (EC #9)

Language & Communication is a major milestone for any child. The activities and interactions brought to you in this training will help your child care program support diverse needs and abilities of children reaching this milestone. The four characteristics of language play a big part in understanding where a child is within the different stages. Join us for Language & Communication Development to learn the strategies and tools for your child care.

Saturday, December 11th 9:00am – 11:00am

Promoting Mental Health (EC #13)

How do we are educators help to promote strong mental health in children? Come and learn how to define mental health for children and how we as educators can promote self-esteem in young children. Do you know how ACEs and HOPE factor into Promoting Mental Health? Join us to find out!

Monday, December 13th 6:30pm – 8:30pm

Basic Knowledge Curriculum: Infant & Toddler (BKC IT)

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.

Thursday, December 9th 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

Thursday, December 9th 6:30pm – 8:30pm

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