Learning Outcomes:

 

Science Outcomes

• Build knowledge, skills, and confidence in early science learning experiences for children and families.

• Learn how to help children explore the relationship between actions and outcomes and make age-appropriate connections to their experiences.

• Prepare an environment that provides opportunities for children to think like a scientist.

• Learn how intentional instructional support and web planning promote development across domains.

 

Body Shakes Outcomes

• Learn the importance of physical activity as it relates to early childhood brain-based learning and retention.

• Create experiential cognition-boosting activities that are healthy, respectful, supportive, and challenging.

• Discover ways to extend experiences in order to support children in building more complex ideas, making connections to experiences, and developing language skills.

 

Math Motion Outcomes

• Understand how mathematics is embedded in a child’s natural world through interactions, relationships, activities, and play.

• Identify the five main developmental strands of mathematics.

• Recognize opportunities to reinforce math concepts across disciplines to maximize learning and retention.

• Develop expansion models using non-math skills such as age-appropriate motor skills, musical activities, and social interaction.

• Apply principles of instructional support to promote higher thinking skills and open-ended math interaction every day.

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Open-ended Questions Outcomes

• Understand how open-ended questions foster children’s high-level thinking skills

• Recognize the structure of open-ended vs. close-ended questions

• Learn how intentional instructional support promotes development across domains

• Understand the difference between encouragement and praise

• Learn how to use open-ended questions to expand on learning

• Practice developing open-ended questions in various scenarios

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“Restructure, Refresh, Renew: An Interactive Self-Care Experience”

Self-care isn't a luxury; it’s a vital cornerstone of your well-being and professional fulfillment. It's time to prioritize your well-being and make actionable changes that empower YOU! Through reflective exercises, we dive deep into practices that replenish your spirit, cultivate resilience, balance your life, and unlock your special powers. Take a closer look at your emotional, professional, and personal fulfillment. When you thrive, so does the precious community of young minds you nurture.

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"Cultivating Creativity and Meaningful Connections in a Child's World"

How different areas of development are interconnected and influence one another.

Creating opportunities and experiences that support the integration of skills and knowledge across domains.

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Understand how different areas of development are interconnected and influence one another, the most common of which are Physical (motor skills), Cognitive, Social and Emotional, and Language Development. Recognize that children are multifaceted beings with interconnected abilities. Learn the importance of integrating multiple subjects and spanning domains by planning and creating curriculum webs. In doing so, you support children's overall growth and help them develop a well-rounded set of skills and competencies.

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"Jump, Quack, Listen, Scribble, Track: Making Early Language and Literacy Connections"

Promote young children's interest in language and literacy using their own curiosity, activities, books, and memorable experiences.

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