Understand that children learn best when they have hands-on, engaging learning experiences. Discuss the 4-step process to develop hands-on science experiences and activities in your child care. Actively engage in activities designed to highlight a variety of process/ investigation skills. Walk away with new art, science, and sensory activity ideas and the language to support...

This Café experience is focused on those who provide care for the children of family, friends, or neighbors. Join us for meaningful, guided conversations about what matters most, our families, and how to make them stronger. During our Parent Cafés, you will have the opportunity to receive new information, share experiences, ask questions, and learn...

Recognize the characteristics of positive relationships and understand the impact they have on children’s social-emotional development. Analyze feelings, emotions, reactions, and biases towards children’s behavior. Recognize that children’s behaviors are a form of communicating needs and emotions. Identify strategies to support children’s emotional development. • This training fulfills 2 hours in the competency area: Relationships,...