October 5, 2023
Sponsored by ChildCare Education Institute Play is not just for children! The benefits of play are just as powerful for adults. In fact, research shows adult play enhances creativity, lessens stress, and enhances learning. Taking the time to focus on play can alleviate stress and relieve the exhaustion we often experience as early childhood educators. You know her as the loose parts play expert and[...] Full Description
October 4, 2023
Sponsored by Procare Do you look at great leaders and wonder what sets them apart from the rest? The answer is simple, they lead. Great leaders do not simply manage employees, they empower and inspire. Becoming a great leader that people want to follow requires simple traits and habits that anyone leading a team can learn. Join experienced early childhood program expert and motivational speaker,[...] Full Description
September 28, 2023
Sponsored by Bright Horizons Facing challenges, small and large, is part of everyone’s life. While children are born with an innate level of resilience, caregivers can do so much to strengthen this set of critical life-long skills. In fact, according to the Center on the Developing Child at Harvard University, the most common factor for children who show resilience is having at least one nurturing[...] Full Description
September 27, 2023
You don’t often hear the word “democratic” when thinking about young children in preschool. But in fact, everything you do (or do not do) in your early learning program can impact children’s ability to become dynamic problem solvers who engage with others well and otherwise participate in democratic society. As you guide children (in a safe and democratic classroom environment) to build relationships, regulate their[...] Full Description
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- Teaching Practices
September 13, 2023
Sponsored by ChildCare Education Institute Exploring found materials and making meaningful experiences from them: what could be more intriguing for young children and their teachers? Cathy Weisman Topal, author, artist, art educator, and co-author with Lella Gandini of Beautiful Stuff! Learning with Found Materials, and Beautiful Stuff from Nature, will share stories of how teacher’s observations of their group of children interacting with nature became[...] Full Description
August 24, 2023
Sponsored by LineLeader Tired of manual registration tasks that take longer than they should? Unfortunately, registration can be one of the most tedious and time-consuming processes in childcare administration – for you, your staff, and your families. Fortunately, there’s a better way! Modern digital registration tools are easier to use than ever before and since 40% of today’s parents prefer self-service, online registration is a[...] Full Description
August 23, 2023
Sponsored by Inspiring New Perspectives. Children thrive in environments where the adults model positive relationships and create communities based on trust and respect. In this exciting webinar, presented by early childhood leadership experts, Susan MacDonald, will explore strategies for eliminating gossip and enhancing your professional communication skills with coworkers, parents, and administrators. Susan will also expand your knowledge of the Appreciative Inquiry strategies and positive[...] Full Description
August 10, 2023
Sponsored by Redleaf Press Join Swedish early childhood care and education expert, Suzanne Axelsson, M.A. to explore how weaving wonder, curiosity, joy, knowledge, imagination, interaction, risk, time, reflection, and listening can bring teaching closer to a state of play. In this thought-provoking webinar, you will explore the foundations of Suzanne’s book, The Original Learning Approach play-responsive approach to education. Suzanne will share how play informs[...] Full Description
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- Approaches to Learning, Curriculum, Play, Teaching Practices
August 9, 2023
Sponsored by Early Childhood Investigations Consultants Directory Are you a content expert who is often asked to train others on one specific topic? Or are you more of a facilitator who is comfortable talking about a wide range of topics (even though you may not be able to go very deep into any one specific topic)? Would you consider yourself flexible when your learners don’t[...] Full Description
August 3, 2023
Sponsored by Exchange Press Play is self-chosen, self-directed, and imaginative. But what if children choose to play in ways we are uncomfortable with? It is very common for preschool children to engage in gun play or war play. Children who have a hard time joining social play often find success in this type of play. Unfortunately, teachers often ignore this type of play or ban[...] Full Description
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- Play, Social-Emotional Development, Teaching Practices
