Social Emotional Learning
Anti-Bias Curriculum and the Messages we Send
Anti-bias curriculum is an approach to teaching and learning designed to increase understanding of all kinds of differences to help value and respect them. We
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Social Emotional Learning
Creating Meaningful Mindfulness Activities for Children
Come learn and try out fun, innovative mindfulness activities to create a more healthy and harmonious learning environment. You will gain an understanding of the
Working with Families
Supporting Families Who Have Children with Special Needs
You may be the first person to notice developmental challenges for a child in your care. When parents discover their child has special needs they
Working with Families
Creating a Supportive Environment for All
You might be surprised to discover that creating a supportive environment for all begins with each of us. Seeing our strengths and getting our needs
Working with Families
Understanding and Responding to Cultural Influences
Our cultural background affects everything we do. Different beliefs and values about child rearing, expectations for discipline of children, major cultural and religious events, the
Working with Families
Working Effectively with Parents even when the Topic is Stressful or Sensitive
It’s easy to communicate about simple things: “Please pass me the salt,” is not usually challenging. But most communication is not that simple. Disagree with
Working with Families
Planning Parent-Teacher Conferences that Work
Ideally, parent-educator meetings should serve as a productive time of information and idea sharing and the forging of partnerships in support of children. Often, however,
Staff Development
Team Building and Communicating Effectively
Learn about temperament and how the unique temperaments of individual staff members can enhance the vitality of the entire staff team. We will practice active
Staff Development
Looking Out for YOU! Who, ME?
Supporting the children in our care is usually our number one priority. But that can come at a price if we don’t find ways (or
Curriculum
Loose Parts
You might be asking yourself, what is a loose part? Loose parts can be almost anything! Any item that can be moved, combined, taken apart,