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  • Building Literacy Through Nursery Rhymes and Children's Poetry

    Building Literacy Through Nursery Rhymes and Children’s Poetry

    Course ID: LIT102Course Hours: 2Course Level: Intermediate

    This course explores the use of nursery rhymes and children’s poetry as learning tools in the Early Care and Education (ECE) environment. Course participants will learn why rhymes and poems are good for the brain and overall child development and techniques for using poetry in the ECE environment. This course also focuses on teaching a basic understanding of poetic forms and literary devices every ECE professional should know.

  • Character Education in the School-Age Child Care Environment

    Character Education in the School-Age Child Care Environment

    Course ID: SCH106Course Hours: 3Course Level: Intermediate

    This course explores the importance of character education in schools and out-of-school programs, focusing on environments for school-age children and adolescents.

  • Cooking in the Classroom

    Cooking in the Classroom

    Course ID: CUR129Course Hours: 2Course Level: Beginner

    Cooking activities provide a wealth of possibilities for learning and exploration in the early childhood setting. Cooking helps children develop their five senses as well as a sense of independence and confidence. Additionally, cooking activities can be used to target skills and concepts across the entire curriculum, including math, science, early literacy, cultural studies, and social skills.

  • Establishing Trauma Informed Practices in Early Learning Environments

    Establishing Trauma Informed Practices in Early Learning Environments

    Course ID: SOC108Course Hours: 2Course Level: Beginner

    Early care and education providers work with diverse groups of students from all walks of life. Statistics show that 26% percent of children living in America will experience some sort of trauma in their life before the age of four. This course introduces the concept of trauma in the lives of young children and focuses on ways to incorporate trauma-informed practices into the environment and interactions with children.

  • Fit for Life

    Fit for Life

    Course ID: HLTH103Course Hours: 2Course Level: Intermediate

    This course provides strategies and methods to improve physical fitness and incorporate movement activities across the early childhood curriculum.

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Individual Options

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Center Options

Cost-effective annual group training packages tailored for child care centers and staff management.