Home Provider Training I’ve Got Rhythm - Music is a powerful universal language that promotes learning skills for all ages.  Upon completion of this training session, you will be able to identify important outcomes of using music in the classroom and learn innovative ways to use music throughout the daily routine. October 19, 2020 Topic: I’ve Got Rhythm Time:  7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Cost:  $10.00 Dorothy Tarnowski is the instructor

Collaboration Community October 26 6:30 - 8:30 pm It’s Sense-ational - Children’s knowledge of the world is based on physical interaction and experience.  Using their sensory skills (vision, hearing, touch, smell, taste) children gather, sort, and process information from the sensations around them.  Learn the stages of cognitive development and the important role that sensory play has in helping children expand their knowledge base.. Cost $10.00 Dorothy Tarnowski is the instructor

November 2, 2020 Infant/Toddler Training - Understanding a Toddler's World Presented by Carrie Shrier           This course is available in person and via Zoom.            Please note your preference in the notes section of the online registration                  form, or when you call in to register.                                        …

November 16 Home Providers' Training - Goopy Goodies Presented by Dorothy Tarnowski 7:00 - 9:00 pm  Cost $10.00 The importance of sensory play for young children will be presented, as well as many hands-on experiences for participants to create their own "goopy goodies"!

Wednesday,  December 2nd 6:30-8:30 PM. $10 per person   This session will explain what trauma is,  how it affects young children,  and how early childhood professionals can recognize trauma based behaviors. Strategies for assisting young children navigate their feelings will be presented. Please indicate if you will attend in person or via Zoom in the comments/notes section.  

Monday, December 14,  2020 Time : 6:30 - 8:30 pm  Cost:  $10.00 per person. Pre-registration is required. File folder games can be a very versatile tool for your classroom. They can be used to reinforce important facts and key skills while having fun as well as promote individual work skills, develop fine motor skills, and give children a sense of accomplishment.  The benefits and drawbacks of using folder games will be discussed, and participants will be able to choose from a wide…

Monday, December 21, 2020 7:00 - 9:00 pm  $10.00 per person Pre-Registration is required.  Registration deadline: Friday, December 18, 2020.     Participants in this training session will learn to recognize symptoms of stress and practice several methods to help combat the toll that stress can have on the body and mind. Tips on how to minimize job-related stress will be discussed. Time will be set aside to practice relaxation techniques as well as network with others to share ideas and strategies.  Attendees will also…

January 18th - Pre-K Training - Science Everywhere!   Presented by Dorothy Tarnowski 6:30 - 8:30 pm Cost: $10.00 Tips and tricks to help you bring science into every area of your preschool classroom.