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The Reading Brain: Foundations in the Science of Reading
Can you think of a child you know who struggles with reading? Maybe it was you, or maybe it is a family member or student in your classroom. Picture their frustration when facing a book they really want to be able to read, but can’t read it? their diminishing confidence, their growing reluctance to try. Now imagine having the knowledge and tools to change that child’s way of learning to read. That’s the
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The Role of Risk in Early Childhood
This course explores the important role of risk-taking during early childhood development. Course participants will learn about safe, appropriate risks in all areas of the learning environment, including physical and social-emotional risks that help all young children, including those with special needs, develop advanced skills and self-confidence.
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The Toddler Curriculum
This course is designed specifically for early childhood professionals who work with toddlers, a group that typically includes children between their first and third birthdays. Course participants will learn basic information about appropriate, effective curriculum; recommended guidance and teaching practices; appropriate materials and design elements in the learning environment; and effective strategies for working and communicating with parents.
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The Value of Mindfulness in Early Childhood Settings
This course provides participants with an understanding of their role in supporting mindfulness practices in the early childhood environment. The course explores the need for these calming and reflective approaches when working with young children. Participants will discover ways to plan for mindfulness throughout each day and arrange the early childhood classroom to support this approach.
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Theater Arts in Early Childhood Education
This intermediate-level course explores ways to incorporate theater arts into the early childhood curriculum to promote development of social-emotional, cognitive, early literacy/language skills. Course content is relevant to teachers of all age groups, though many of the activities will be appropriate for pre-K and up. Participants will learn about the connection between early dramatic play and structured, teacher-planned activities that build cultural knowledge and skills related to critical thinking, creativity, and emotional expression. This course provides numerous ideas for activities and teaching strategies teachers can start using right away, plus resources and guidance to assist in creating staged theatrical performances.
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Flexible options for individual educators, including course hours and annual subscriptions.
Center Options
Cost-effective annual group training packages tailored for child care centers and staff management.