Training

Save the Date! September 24, 2022, from 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Why? To celebrate the joy and inspiration found in early childhood education. Who is this for? ALL early educators, their families and all families from the TFC community. What will we do there? Interactive outdoor play activities Community resources Ice cream truck LIVE … Continued

Thursday, September 29, from 6:30-8:30 pm This hands-on session will offer activities that support young children with emerging foundational mathematic concepts. Participants will engage in games, and with practical materials that are based on content standards form the National Council on Teachers of Mathematics. (Trainer: Pegi Stamps, Juniper Gardens) Age Focus: PreK Register.

Tuesday, October 11, from 6:30-8:30 pm Educators who understand the importance of blocks support children in improving their problem solving skills, motor development, and collaborative play all while playing with blocks!! Block play enables children to explore architecture - building unique structures and designing communities. Block learning will also teach children about basic engineering skills, … Continued

Wednesday, October 19, from 6:30-8:30 pm How can we really use the environment as the third teacher with infants and toddlers? What are provocations and loose parts and are they even usable with infants and toddlers? What kind of natural materials can we add to the classroom safely? We'll answer the questions and more to … Continued

Thursday, October 20, from 6:30-8:30 pm It is important to make the most of parent / child interactions when you can. In this training we will give a brief overview of the importance of quality interactions in regards to parenting (being outside of the classroom) and the benefits of quality and intentional interactions. Parents and … Continued

Saturday, October 22, from 10:30 am-12:30 pm Strong from the Start is for caregivers of children ages 0-5. This workshop introduces the importance of brain development, and what caregivers can do to support healthy development, especially during and after a crisis. There is also a focus on self-care for adult caregivers. Each participant will receive … Continued

Thursday, October 27, from 6:30-8:30 pm The goal of this session is to allow participants the opportunity to explore the importance of a nurturing fatherhood environment for children, mothers, and fathers while children are in care. Through interactive discussion, participants will share current practices, discover benefits of engaging the men in early care, and design … Continued

Thursday, October 27, from 6:30-8:30 pm How will we grow and improve our business? This class will provide participants strategies to support and enhance business practices in early childcare settings and provide strategies and professional development resources to inform program quality improvement plans. (Trainer: Jeanetta Issa) Free training sponsored by Educare.  Age Focus: All Ages … Continued

Friday, November 4, from 12:00-2:00 pm Administrators and teachers are often under pressure from families to include more structured academic activities in their programs. Educators need to have rich repertoire of practices up their sleeves, and learning through play is only one of them. Play is a powerful way of learning and a child's right, … Continued

Saturday, November 5, from 9:30-11:30 am Is the thought of implementing a wellness policy in a childcare setting seem daunting and overwhelming? Putting your wellness policy into action benefits everyone: children, staff and families. By breaking down your wellness policy in smaller pieces and setting short and long term goals, small wins can make substantial … Continued

Tuesday, November 8, from 6:30-8:30 pm Expand on your knowledge of incorporating practical knowledge and self-care routines into your daily structure by developing nutritious menus and preparing nutritious food with the children. Learn how incorporating a variety of healthy foods into the daily routine with help children become investigators of their world through taste, texture, … Continued

Tuesday, November 8, from 6:30-8:30 pm Kicking balls! Flying kites! Pedaling a tricycle! Large (gross) motor skills - are one set of developmental milestones teachers need to know and understand. In early childhood, it is the development of these muscles that enable the baby to hold his/her head up, sit, crawl and eventually walk, run … Continued

Saturday, November 12, from 9:00-11:00 am Mid-Continent Public Library will be providing dedicated training on early literacy in the community. Training will cover the 10 early literacy practices, as well as provide hands-on, practical training with books, early literacy equipment, and music that will be used by early childhood care providers. (Trainer: Scott Rader, Mid-Continent … Continued

Saturday, November 12, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Learn how brain development and positive connection with the children in your care affect their behavior and set the stage for positive discipline. This class is based on the work of Dr. Becky Bailey, Conscious Discipline.

Wednesday, November 16, from 6:30-8:30 pm In this training, teachers will develop an understanding of what speech and language delays are. Teachers will learn the importance of monitoring milestones and early intervention. Teachers will develop an understanding of early intervention services. Teachers will learn strategies for how to best support children with potential speech/language delays … Continued

Thursday, November 17, from 6:30-8:30 pm Music and movement can be much more than just a tool used to get the wiggles out. Music and movement is a powerful and highly interactive way to keep children engaged, involved and learning. Using a variety of materials and strategies teachers will be introduced to the ways they … Continued

Tuesday, November 29, from 6:30-8:30 pm This workshop will provide a working definition of homeless children, the potential effects homelessness has on children and families, and provide a variety of strategies for supporting homeless children and their families and techniques for addressing with challenging behaviors. (Trainer: Aimee Alderman, Education Consultant) Age Focus: All Ages Free … Continued

Thursday, December 1, from 6:30-8:30 pm Participants will explore nature-based activities by bringing the OUTSIDE IN. Using everyday tools and nature’s gifts, early educators will discover ways to expand a child’s imagination with nature and its environment, and how to facilitate interactivity and learning from the outdoors INSIDE! (Trainer: Gayle Anderson, The Family Conservancy) Age … Continued

Thursday, December 1, from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Communication is more than listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Effective Communication requires understanding the emotions behind the communication. This is what is called social-emotional literacy. In this session, teachers will define social-emotional competence, discuss its importance to learning, and explore ways to support social-emotional literacy in young … Continued

Thursday, December 8, from 6:30-8:30 pm Child Care professionals are called to accommodate and support children with a variety of needs. Sensory Processing differences are widely unrecognized, since children are developing their need to self-regulate. Providers can be on the forefront of providing information, resources and supportive services to individuals with sensory processing differences. This … Continued

Tuesday, December 13, from 6:30-8:30 pm Remember tea parties? Building and defending your fort or castle? Experience and research has shown us that providing opportunity for dramatic play provides children opportunities to role play! Dramatic play encourages knowledge of the community, imagination, self-expression, social skills and an opportunity to practice what they are learning in … Continued