Preschool Archives - Page 10 of 38 - Early Childhood Webinars

January 27, 2021

Provoking Inquiry with Loose Parts, by Miriam Beloglovsky and Diane Spahn

Sponsored by Kodo Kids Join Miriam Beloglovsky, co-author of the Loose Parts: Inspiring Play award-winning books, and Diane Spahn, Director of Education with Kodo Kids, as they explore the 6 w’s that serve as a framework to select and set up loose parts that provoke children’s inquiry. This webinar will guide you to apply educational and design knowledge when curating loose parts to maximize children’s[...] Full Description

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Diane Spahn

Miriam Beloglovsky

Topics :
Loose Parts, Play, Teaching Practices

January 19, 2021

Scary Events and Young Children: Help Children Cope With Violence Around Them, by Christian Bellissimo

These are scary times. Nothing seems safe when one of the most secure places in our country is overwhelmed with armed and angry people. Families may believe they have shielded their children from seeing or hearing about violence, but children are acutely perceptive and are often more aware than we anticipate. Join this free conversational webinar with child psychologist and play therapist, Christian Bellissimo on[...] Full Description

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Christian Bellissimo

Topics :
Social-Emotional Development, Teaching Practices, Trauma-Informed

January 13, 2021

Fearless Conversations With Toddlers: How to Open a Can of Worms With Little Ones

Sponsored by Exchange Press Join early educator Nick Terrones and author Ann Pelo for an interview-style session about Nick’s new book, A Can of Worms. Moderated by Mike Browne, this deep discussion will explore the core of the book. In it, Nick shares stories about toddler-initiated conversations about race and identity. While the stories are sometimes amusing and often jarring, at their core, they are[...] Full Description

Presenter(s):

Mike Browne

Nick Terrones

Ann Pelo

Topics :
Infants and Toddlers, Teaching Practices

January 7, 2021

Rebuilding Your Child Care Business: Technology Makes it Possible, by Louise Stoney, Sharon Easterling and Monique Reynolds

Sponsored by Procare 2020 was an extremely challenging year for early care and education (ECE) businesses, and while the new year brings a fresh perspective it will likely take time to steer your business toward calmer waters. This workshop will focus on a tool that is key to success: Child Care Management Software (CCMS). Presenters will focus on how the right CCMS can help you[...] Full Description

Presenter(s):

Monique Reynolds

Sharon Easterling

Louise Stoney

Topics :
Administration, Business, Leadership, Management, Supervision

November 12, 2020

Trauma and Young Children: What Every Early Educator Needs to Know, by Sarah Erdman

Sponsored by Early Childhood Investigations Consultants Directory Early Childhood Educators in every setting are becoming more aware of the presence of trauma and its wide-reaching effect on children. Well, trauma is in the lives of young children…but so are you. Join Sarah Erdman, one of the authors of “Trauma and Young Children: Teaching Strategies to Support and Empower,” to learn the basics of what trauma[...] Full Description

Presenter(s):

Sarah Erdman

Topics :
Social-Emotional Development, Teaching Practices, Trauma-Informed, Trauma-Informed Care

November 5, 2020

Puppets: Pals for Children, Social-Emotional Learning Partners for Teachers, by Jacky Howell

Sponsored by Community Playthings. PLEASE NOTE NEW DATE! November 5, 2020 Whether you are teaching in person or online, this information-packed webinar will provide strategies for using puppets to create engaging experiences for young children. Early childhood education author and classroom interactions expert, Jacky Howell will inspire you to use puppets as “pals” who help children with problem solving, empathy, community-building, and all aspects of[...] Full Description

Presenter(s):

Jacky Howell

Topics :
Social-Emotional Development, Teaching Practices

October 29, 2020

Virtual Learning and Loose Parts to Create Meaning for Young Children, by Miriam Beloglovsky, M.A.

Sponsored by Community Playthings In this webinar, we will discuss some creative ways to design, develop and deliver useful and engaging virtual education for young children based on integrating loose parts (ordinary objects from home) to promote active play. We will also talk about ideas to limit screen time, and instead create a virtual balanced schedule that promotes equity. Early childhood educators are creative and[...] Full Description

Presenter(s):

Miriam Beloglovsky

Topics :
Inquiry, Loose Parts, Teaching Practices, Virtual Learning

October 22, 2020

Building Equity in ECE Settings Through Perspective-Taking and Empathy, by Jacky Howell and Makai Kellogg

Sponsored by ChildCare Education Institute. To achieve an equitable world tomorrow, young children must grow in empathetic and equitable classrooms today. Empathy requires the ability to take other people’s perspectives. Because children under five are developmentally geared to understand the world from an egocentric perspective, early childhood educators must intentionally help children see other perspectives. This webinar, presented by early childhood empathy and equity experts[...] Full Description

Presenter(s):

Makai Kellogg

Jacky Howell

Topics :
Equity, Inclusion, Social-Emotional Development, Teaching Practices

October 21, 2020

FULL! Teaching Social Justice: Navigating the Deep Waters of Equity in Early Childhood Programs

THIS WEBINAR IS OVER CAPACITY. There is no waiting list. You may be interested in this related webinar on October 22, 2020: Building Equity in ECE Settings Through Perspective-Taking and Empathy. We will publish a link to the recording of the webinar when it is ready on our blog. Sign up to receive notifications when the blog is updated or visit the Recordings and Slides[...] Full Description

Presenter(s):

Nadia Jaboneta

Topics :
Equity, Social Justice, Teaching Practices

October 14, 2020

Boosting Enrollment When Your Program Needs it Most, by Kathe Petchel and Molly Petchel

Sponsored by Procare Software. Preschool owners across America are navigating the ‘new normal’ as states open back up under various and continually changing protocols. Many are anxious about their schools’ chance for survival struggling between the need to build enrollment quickly and the critical element of developing post-COVID-19 systems and procedures. Quality care continues to the gold standard but how do we do it[...] Full Description

Presenter(s):

Molly Hichens

Kathe Petchel

Topics :
Business, Enrollment, Program Management

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