This interactive distance learning course explores observation and assessment instruments as well as recommended practices and available resources for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. Content includes an emphasis on observing young children and assessing their early childhood learning environments.
Many preschool teachers have noticed a shift in the groups of children in their classrooms. Children with and without disabilities seem to have increasingly complex needs that are difficult to manage in a preschool environment. This webinar will cover how to structure your classroom and adjust your teaching style to address the multiple needs of multiple children in the same room.
During this session you will learn about the connections between positive child development and nature-based learning. Join the journey as we discover and plan age-appropriate activities, spaces and centers that can be easily incorporated at your program.
The restorative power of nature has been well-documented for both children and adults. When we take learning outdoors, we open up opportunities for children and youth to explore and discover a wide range of skills that enhance everything from emotional well-being to cognition. Join us as we introduce you to the benefits and elements of nature-based learning.
Research shows that nature-based learning environments have positive impacts on children. They are happier, develop critical social skills, are more engaged and eager to learn. Join us as we explore the benefits, discover what to include, and beginning planning your nature-based environment.
Is it impossible to tear teens away from their devices? Have you found yourself no longer planning outdoor activities for your teen participants? Is your amazing garden area a bed of weeds? If you answered yes to any of these questions, join us as we explore innovative and fun ideas to motivate teens to want to be outdoors.
Is it impossible to tear teens away from their devices? Have you found yourself no longer planning outdoor activities for your teen participants? Is your amazing garden area a bed of weeds? If you answered yes to any of these questions, join us as we explore innovative and fun ideas to motivate teens to want to be outdoors.
Research shows that nature-based learning environments have positive impacts on children. They are happier, develop critical social skills, are more engaged and eager to learn. Join us as we explore the benefits, discover what to include, and begin planning your nature-based environment. This series will provide guidance on how to create an outdoor learning space that is appealing and developmentally appropriate for all ages! You can buy the webinars individually, or as a series for a 20% discount. Included in this series:
It’s just too messy! They’ll just eat the materials! Does that describe your thoughts when you think about art and sensory activities in your infant, pre-toddler or toddler classrooms? This webinar will help you understand how vital sensory exploration is for developing language, social-emotional skills, motor skills and for school readiness. We will offer ideas for tried and true sensory activities that your infants and toddlers will love!
Infants and toddlers use their whole body to discover and process the world around them, including climbing on chairs, shelves and tables. This webinar will help participants understand how and why infants and toddlers need to move and how to set up the environment to provide safe movement opportunities.