The Preschool years are a crucial time for development and learning, participants will discuss 4 main areas of development as well as the unique characteristics and stages of three, four, and five year olds.
Pathways: Child Growth & Development
$5
February 4
Saturday
9:00 – 11:30 am
ECC
The Learning Environment
Environment and learning centers can positively affect one’s program. Participants will gain awareness and ideas of effective ways to set up their child care environment, both indoors and out.
Pathways: Learning Environments
$5
March 3
Saturday
9:00 – 11:30 am
ECC
Structuring the Preschool Day
Participants will discuss the importance of establishing a structure for each day including all daily events. Participants will also review and create lesson plans.
Pathways: Learning Environment
$5
April 14
Saturday
9:00 – 11:30 am
ECC
Social Emotional Milestones & Observation
Positive social relationships in preschool create the best environment for learning. This class will explore the social emotional milestones and stages for preschool children.
Pathways: Guidance and Behavior
$5
May 5
Saturday
9:00 – 11:30 am
ECC
Guidance in the Preschool Classroom
Participants will explore that a teacher’s approach to working with children is determined by the needs of the children, we will discuss a variety of strategies for guiding children’s behavior.
Pathways: Guidance and Behavior Management
$5
June 2
Saturday
9:00 – 11:30 am
ECC
Partnerships with Families
Participants will focus on using what they know about families to help them relate to and involve each family in the program.
Pathways: Partnership with Parents
$5
July 7
Saturday
9:00 – 11:30 am
ECC
Interest Areas in the Preschool Classroom #1 – Creative, Literature & Social Studies
Participants will gain ideas and awareness of how to set up learning areas and which materials best support learning and development for that area.
Pathways: Age-Appropriate Planning
$5
August 4
Saturday
9:00 – 11:30 am
ECC
Interest Areas in the Preschool Classroom #2 – Math, Science & Physical
Participants will gain ideas and awareness of how to set up learning areas and which materials best support learning and development for that area.
