March 2023
7 Essential Life Skills – Mind in the Making
The mind in the Making Seven Essential Life Skills training has its origins in the book by Ellen Galinsky, Mind in the Making the Seven Life Skills Every Child Needs. Learn all seven life skills, how the skills apply to your life, and how to provide guidance and experiences to build the skills in the…
Find out more »The Out of Sync Child has Fun Book Discussion series
Learn how to plan specific play opportunities for the various Sensory Processing Disorders. We will read the book, “The Out of Sync Child Has Fun” by Carol Sock Kranowitz and participate in 6 discussion sessions. We will implement 10 different play opportunities with the children we serve. Must attend all sessions to receive credit.
Find out more »7 Essential Life Skills – Mind in the Making
The mind in the Making Seven Essential Life Skills training has its origins in the book by Ellen Galinsky, Mind in the Making the Seven Life Skills Every Child Needs. Learn all seven life skills, how the skills apply to your life, and how to provide guidance and experiences to build the skills in the…
Find out more »April 2023
Heart-Centered Interactions: Infant and Toddler Classrooms That Work!
Have you ever walked into a classroom and knew it was working? You can feel it, Right? Routines that flow, a curated environment, a healthy buzz of play and conversation between teachers and children. Join us for this 3-part series on developing infant and toddler classrooms that work! Participants may take sessions in this series…
Find out more »7 Essential Life Skills – Mind in the Making
The mind in the Making Seven Essential Life Skills training has its origins in the book by Ellen Galinsky, Mind in the Making the Seven Life Skills Every Child Needs. Learn all seven life skills, how the skills apply to your life, and how to provide guidance and experiences to build the skills in the…
Find out more »The Out of Sync Child has Fun Book Discussion series
Learn how to plan specific play opportunities for the various Sensory Processing Disorders. We will read the book, “The Out of Sync Child Has Fun” by Carol Sock Kranowitz and participate in 6 discussion sessions. We will implement 10 different play opportunities with the children we serve. Must attend all sessions to receive credit.
Find out more »Play is Learning
Play is an elusive concept, an essential part of life, and not just for childhood. Educators and psychologists describe play as a means for organizing information and learning. Through various types of play – pretend, dramatic, free, or guided - learning is constantly happening.
Find out more »Art for All Ages
Many child care programs include art projects within their curriculum but that is not a true art experience. In this course, we will reconnect with the artist within each of us and explore the differences between creating a project and enjoying the process of creating art.
Find out more »Play is Learning
Play is an elusive concept, an essential part of life, and not just for childhood. Educators and psychologists describe play as a means for organizing information and learning. Through various types of play – pretend, dramatic, free, or guided - learning is constantly happening.
Find out more »DAP: What Does it Really Mean?
In January 2022, the NAEYC released a new Developmentally Appropriate Practice edition. We’ll explore changes, what’s new, and how it can support children’s learning and development in your program. We will also look at the new MT Knowledge Base.
Find out more »May 2023
Watch me, Teach me: Observation Guided Curriculum Planning
To develop effective curriculum, quality observations must be conducted. Children reveal who they are and how they think through their actions and behavior. Join us as we discuss how to be intentional in creating activities and enriching environments based on classroom observations.
Find out more »Reframing Routines Infant and Toddler Classrooms That Work!
Have you ever walked into a classroom and knew it was working? You can feel it, Right? Routines that flow, a curated environment, a healthy buzz of play and conversation between teachers and children. Join us for this 3-part series on developing infant and toddler classrooms that work! Participants may take sessions in this series…
Find out more »Signs, Symptoms and Support for Autism Spectrum Disorders
Would you like to learn more about the Autism Spectrum? Do you know what to do if you suspect a child is on the Spectrum? How can you support children who are suspected to be on the Spectrum? If you have asked yourself these questions, this is the course for you!
Find out more »Practice that is Rooted in the Foundation
Do you know why you do what you do? Ever wonder who started the use of child sized materials and equipment? Do you think about who first thought to explore not only what children thought but also why? This training will be a brief overview of the foundational early learning theories that have influenced our work…
Find out more »June 2023
Engaging Environments Infant and Toddler Classrooms That Work!
Have you ever walked into a classroom and knew it was working? Routines that flow, a curated environment, a healthy buzz of play and conversation between teachers and children. Join us for this 3-part series on developing infant and toddler classrooms that work! Participants may take sessions in this series individually if desired.
Find out more »Play is Learning
Play is an elusive concept, an essential part of life, and not just for childhood. Educators and psychologists describe play as a means for organizing information and learning. Through various types of play – pretend, dramatic, free, or guided - learning is constantly happening.
Find out more »Play is Learning
Play is an elusive concept, an essential part of life, and not just for childhood. Educators and psychologists describe play as a means for organizing information and learning. Through various types of play – pretend, dramatic, free, or guided - learning is constantly happening.
Find out more »Ethics and the Early Childhood Professional
Understanding our professional responsibility to the children and families we serve is paramount to being an effective early childhood professional. Both knowing and living the Code of Ethics is the mark of a true professional. Learn about the Code and how to use it in your everyday work with children and families.
Find out more »Art for All Ages
Many child care programs include art projects within their curriculum but that is not a true art experience. In this course, we will reconnect with the artist within each of us and explore the differences between creating a project and enjoying the process of creating art.
Find out more »