January 2020
Director’s Training & Support: The Importance of Outdoor Play
Providers will learn: Why structured outdoor play is important; what to do to increase the interest of kids that are reluctant to go outside; How to make the playground experience more meaningful; Techniques for engaging and responsive interactions between provider and child. Trainer: Courtney Aldrich, MSU Extension 2 HRS
Find out more »February 2020
Professional Development – Understanding a Toddler’s World
Toddlerhood can be a difficult time to navigate. From tantrums to biting, this program will focus on helping you decode what's going on in a toddler's world to help make the "terrible twos" the "terrific twos." Carrie Shrier, MSU Extension 2 HRS
Find out more »Social/Emotional Training: Self-Care
Holly Carter, LLMSW Training Hours: 2
Find out more »Director’s Training & Support: The Resilience Toolbox
Prolonged or intense stress can have lasting negative impacts in the development of young children. Children with resilience are better able to manage this stress and work towards healthy and successful outcomes. This workshop will help participants gain an understanding of how stress affects children and the importance of developing resilience to combat that stress, including specific strategies for building protective factors. Stocking up your resilience toolbox empowers you to help children learn to manage the stressors in their lives…
Find out more »March 2020
Director’s Training & Support: What Children Need to Start School
What does it mean to be ready for kindergarten? Many parents wonder if their child is ready to start kindergarten on time or if they should wait another year. This workshop will help parents and caregivers learn what skills kindergarten teachers expect children to have at the beginning of school. Courtney Aldrich, MSU Extension 2 HRS
Find out more »Social/Emotional Training: Back Pack Series
Holly Carter, LLMSW Training Hours: 2
Find out more »Registrations Must be Made 72 hours in Advance for CPR, CPR/First Aid & Basic CPR/First Aid Classes.
We are more flexible with our other classes, If in doubt, call us!