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Upcoming Online Trainings
Contact Abbie Bibb, Training Coordinator, at abbie@mochildcareaware.org with any questions
Social & Emotional Foundations for Learning (SEFL)
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.
Wednesday, February 9th 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.
Thursday, February 10th 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.
Thursday, February 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 as well as strategies for teaching children about emotions, empathy and building friendships.
Monday, February 21st 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Basic Knowledge Curriculum: Early Childhood (BKC EC)
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 of 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.
Saturday, February 12th 9:30am – 11:30am
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.
Tuesday, February 15th 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Creative Development (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.
Wednesday, February 16th 6:30pm – 8:30pm
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.
Thursday, February 17th 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!
Tuesday, February 22nd 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.
Saturday, February 26th 9:30am – 11:30am
Healthy Eating (EC #14)
During this Healthy Eating training educators will learn the role that nutrition plays in promoting wellness in children, be able to identify basic guidelines of nutritious meals. Educators will also learn strategies to promote nutrition and healthy eating practices with families.
Monday, February 28th 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.
Wednesday, February 23rd 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, February 24th 6:30pm – 8:30pm
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