Making STEM Inviting for Young Learners (2 Clock-Hours) *New Course 2022*
2 Clock Hours of Early Childhood Education
The goal of STEM instruction is for children to become comfortable and more knowledgeable with science, technology, engineering, and math concepts to benefit them and the world that they are a part of. This course will walk through the components of STEM learning from infants to preschool and how to support them through each activity. Lesson plan examples are also included.
Learning Outcomes:
Washington STARS credit: Curriculum and Learning Environment (2 hours)
CDA Unit 2: Advancing children's physical and intellectual development (2 hours)
Oregon Step 1
2 Clock Hours of Early Childhood Education
The goal of STEM instruction is for children to become comfortable and more knowledgeable with science, technology, engineering, and math concepts to benefit them and the world that they are a part of. This course will walk through the components of STEM learning from infants to preschool and how to support them through each activity. Lesson plan examples are also included.
Learning Outcomes:
- After reading about the importance of STEM, participant will be able to describe it through peer discussions.
After reading about the importance of teaching science, participant will be able to identify this through a multiple-choice quiz.
After reading through how to support children in STEM exploration, participant will be able to identify this through open ended questions.
Washington STARS credit: Curriculum and Learning Environment (2 hours)
CDA Unit 2: Advancing children's physical and intellectual development (2 hours)
Oregon Step 1
Upcoming Wacky Wednesday $5 Course Sales
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Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2022
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Making STEM Inviting for Young Learners (2 Clock-Hours) *New Course 2022*
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Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2022
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To Be Announced *New Course 2022*
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Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2022
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Teaching Self-Expression with Ezra Jack Keats (2 Clock-Hours)
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Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2022
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Interactions and Guidance (2 Clock-Hours)
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Wednesday, Mar. 2, 2022
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To Be Announced *New Course 2022*
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Wednesday, Mar. 9, 2022
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To Be Announced *New Course 2022*
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Wednesday, Mar. 16, 2022
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The Gifted Child (2 Clock-Hours)
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Wednesday, Mar. 23, 2022
Wednesday, Mar. 30, 2022
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Roald Dahl's Extraordinary World (1 Clock-Hour)
Chicka Chicka Boom Boom in the Classroom (1 Clock-Hour)
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Ongoing Special Offers
The special pricing on the courses below will continue throughout the COVID-19 Pandemic.
- Washington Child Care Basics (30 Hours) * $85
- CDA Training (All 8 Units) 120-hours * $325
- CDA Renewal Training (45 Clock-Hours) Preschool * $150
- CDA Renewal Training (45 Clock-Hours) Infant/Toddler * $150
- Texas Annual Training for Directors and Primary Caregivers (30 hours) * $85
- Texas Child-Care Pre-Service Bundle (24 hours) * $75
- Texas Child-Care Annual Bundle (24 hours) * $75
- From Seed to Salad: Gardening in the Classroom (1 hour) * FREE
Course Packages and Bundles
The courses listed below were offered on our yearend sale. That sale has ended. Enrollment at the regular prices as shown is available.
Making the Day Count: Infant and Toddler Classrooms (10 hour bundle) * $85.00
Making the Day Count: Infant and Toddler Classrooms (10 Hours) * $85
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** This bundle has all new 2021 courses. **
10 Clock Hours of Early Childhood Education (10 hours STARS) This bundle of 4 courses offers techniques for making tummy time more enjoyable for infants, creating lesson plans, creating inclusive programs that values equity for all children, explore the basics the vestibular system. Included in this package are the following courses:
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Program Planning for the Big Kids (10 hour bundle) * $85.00
10 Clock Hours of Early Childhood Education (10 hours STARS)
In this course, participants will work on creating their own lesson plan and weekly theme that they can use in classrooms while still following state learning standards; and creating a culturally competent space for all children.
Included in this package are the following courses:
- Cultivating Confidence with Preschool and School-Age Curriculum Development (4 hours)
- Cultural Competency and Inclusion with School-Age Children (3 hours)
- Expanding Milestones in Preschool & School-Age Children (3 hours)
Improving Self-Awareness and Leadership (10 hour bundle) * $85.00
Improving Self-Awareness and Leadership (10 hour bundle) * $85.00** This bundle has all new 2021 courses. **
10 Clock Hours of Professional Development (10 hours STARS) By learning to abide in the present, you will adapt a positive outlook and acquire a sense of perspective that can allow you to learn from the past; how to deal with angry people and de-escalation techniques. Included in this package are the following courses:
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Learning and Growing with Infants and Toddlers (8 hour bundle) * $76.00
** This bundle has all new 2021 courses. **
8 Clock Hours of Early Childhood Education (8 hours STARS)
This bundle of courses will discuss how infants and toddlers think and learn; insight into temperament traits; how children learn to use and control their bodies; and the importance of positive relationships.
Included in this package are the following courses:
Included in this package are the following courses:
- Physical Development for Infants and Toddlers (2 Hours)
- Cognitive Development for Infants and Toddlers (2 Hours)
- Scaffolding Relationships with Infants and Toddlers (2 Hours)
- Understanding the Nature of Infants and Toddlers (2 Hours)
Confidence in Professionalism (8 hour bundle) * $76.00
** This bundle has all new 2021 courses. **
8 Clock Hours of Professional Development (8 hours STARS)
This bundle of courses will provide guidance on how to become more assertive and build self-confidence; you will learn how your behavior affects others when you communicate and how best to overcome barriers to effective communication.
Included in this package are the following courses:
- Interpersonal Skills (4 hours)
- Assertiveness Skills: Express Yourself with Confidence (4 hours)
Personal and Professional Well Being (8 hour bundle) * $76.00
** This bundle has all new 2021 courses. **
8 Clock Hours of Professional Development (8 hours STARS)
In this bundle of courses we touch on the characteristics of goals, time management, what to do when setbacks occur; and a toolbox of personal skills, including using routines, relaxation techniques.
Included in this package are the following courses:
- Goal Setting and Getting Things Done (4 Hours)
- Stress Management (4 Hours)
Workplace Communication and Relationships (8 hours bundle) * $76.00
** This bundle has all new 2021 courses. **
8 Clock Hours of Professional Development (8 hours STARS)
We will discuss the fundamentals required to develop your awareness of emotional intelligence. Additionally, you will learn to read and use body language to build better relationships at home and work.
Included in this package are the following courses:
8 Clock Hours of Professional Development (8 hours STARS)
We will discuss the fundamentals required to develop your awareness of emotional intelligence. Additionally, you will learn to read and use body language to build better relationships at home and work.
Included in this package are the following courses:
- Emotional Intelligence at Work (4 hours)
- Communicating with Body Language (4 hours)
Staff Development and Professionalism (9 hours bundle)* $76.50
** This bundle has all new 2021 courses. **
9 Clock Hours of Professional Development (9 hours STARS)
This bundle of courses will discuss social learning through mentorships, peer interactions, and social media; and practical strategies that can be used to help empower the team to work towards achieving the benefits of accountability.
Included in this package are the following courses:
9 Clock Hours of Professional Development (9 hours STARS)
This bundle of courses will discuss social learning through mentorships, peer interactions, and social media; and practical strategies that can be used to help empower the team to work towards achieving the benefits of accountability.
Included in this package are the following courses:
- Utilizing Social Learning for Staff Development in Early Education (5 Hours)
- Workforce Accountability in Early Education (4 Hours)
Supporting Staff: Keeping it Positive (8 hours bundle) * $76.00
** This bundle has all new 2021 courses. **
8 Clock Hours of Professional Development (8 hours STARS)
This bundle of courses has been designed to equip you with the techniques to solve problems creatively; improve your communication skills, increase productivity, and lesson absenteeism at work.
Included in this package are the following courses:
- Creative Thinking: Fostering Imagination in the Workplace (4 Hours)
- Increasing Happiness in the Workplace(4 Hours)
School-Age 10 Hours Bundle (10 hour bundle) * $85.00
10 Clock Hours of Early Childhood Education (10 hours STARS)
Included in this package are the following courses:
- Producing Healthy Habits in School-Age Children (2 hours)
- Technology for School-Age Children (1 hour)
- Bullying Intervention Strategies with School Age Children (2 hours)
- Incorporating STEM in School Age Program Planning (1 hour)
- Ages and Stages of School-Age Children at Play (4 hours)
Curriculum and Learning Environments (10 hour bundle) * $85.00
10 Clock Hours of Early Childhood Education (10 hours STARS)
Included in this package are the following courses:
Included in this package are the following courses:
- Self-Calming Techniques for Children (2 hours)
- Playdough: Building, Squishing and Mixing (2 hours)
- Fostering Literacy in the Growing Child (3 hours)
- It's a Numbers Game: Math for Young Children (3 hours)
Let's Teach (10 hour bundle) * $85.00
10 Clock Hours of Early Childhood Education (10 hours STARS)
Included in this package are the following courses:
Included in this package are the following courses:
- Worldwide Art (2 hours)
- Once Upon a Time: Fairy Tales in the Early Childhood Classroom (2 hours)
- Cooking with Kids (3 hours)
- Life on the Playground (3 hours)
Learning Fun! Math, Music and Science (10 hour bundle) * $85.00
10 Clock Hours of Early Childhood Education (10 hours STARS)
Included in this package are the following courses:
Included in this package are the following courses:
- Movers and Shakers, It's all about the Music (2 hours)
- Little Explorers: Keeping Science Simple (3 hours)
- Engaging Young Children in STEM (2 hours)
- Art Integration: Exploring Creativity with Young Children (1 hour)
- Building Community Through Circle Time (2 hours)
Using Literature in the Classroom (10 hour bundle) * $85.00
10 Clock Hours of Early Childhood Education (10 hours STARS)
Included in this package are the following courses:
Included in this package are the following courses:
- Creative Expression: An Eric Carle Lesson (1 hour)
- Chicka Chicka Boom Boom in the Classroom (1 hour)
- Storytelling with Chris Van Allsburg (1 hour)
- Dr. Seuss in the Classroom (2 hour)
- Where the Wild Things Are: A Maurice Sendak Course (1 hour)
- Shelebrate with Shel Silverstein (2 hour)
- Teaching Self-Expression with Ezra Jack Keats (2 hour)
Nurturing Family Connections (10 hour course) * $85.00
10 Clock Hours of Early Childhood Education (10 hours STARS)
A certificate will be issued for this 10 hour course upon successful completion of all topics.
In this 10-hour course, we will focus on promoting best practices in building positive and collaborative relationships with families. We will discuss homelessness, and ways that connections to quality early childhood services can help mediate the adverse impact of early homelessness experiences for young children. In topic 2, we will discuss ways to engaging families in after hours activity nights. The last topic of this course will approach the concept of using literature to support diverse families, provide some sample lesson plans, consider best practice standards, and include peer discussions to enhance participant learning.
A certificate will be issued for this 10 hour course upon successful completion of all topics.
In this 10-hour course, we will focus on promoting best practices in building positive and collaborative relationships with families. We will discuss homelessness, and ways that connections to quality early childhood services can help mediate the adverse impact of early homelessness experiences for young children. In topic 2, we will discuss ways to engaging families in after hours activity nights. The last topic of this course will approach the concept of using literature to support diverse families, provide some sample lesson plans, consider best practice standards, and include peer discussions to enhance participant learning.
Health, Safety and Nutrition for the Early Childhood Program (10 hour course) * $85.00
10 Clock Hours of Early Childhood Education (10 hours STARS)
A certificate will be issued for this 10 hour course upon successful completion of all topics.
This 10-hour course is designed to teach some of the basic procedures of cleanliness and infection control for keeping children and yourself healthy. As an early learning professional, you must be familiar with and understand the regulations. Ensuring the children’s health and safety is always your primary responsibility as an early childhood professional. Parents must be confident that their children will be safe in early childhood programs.
A certificate will be issued for this 10 hour course upon successful completion of all topics.
This 10-hour course is designed to teach some of the basic procedures of cleanliness and infection control for keeping children and yourself healthy. As an early learning professional, you must be familiar with and understand the regulations. Ensuring the children’s health and safety is always your primary responsibility as an early childhood professional. Parents must be confident that their children will be safe in early childhood programs.
Encouraging STEM Exploration (10 hour course) * $85.00
10 Clock Hours of Early Childhood Education (10 hours STARS)
A certificate will be issued for this 10 hour course upon successful completion of all topics.
This 10 hour course is designed to teach participants how to plan developmentally-appropriate STEM activities for a group of children based on their ages and individual needs and describe the role of the educators in guiding and directing the child’s learning process. We will cover basic information about STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education so early childhood educators can promote the development of foundational science and math skills in young children.
A certificate will be issued for this 10 hour course upon successful completion of all topics.
This 10 hour course is designed to teach participants how to plan developmentally-appropriate STEM activities for a group of children based on their ages and individual needs and describe the role of the educators in guiding and directing the child’s learning process. We will cover basic information about STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education so early childhood educators can promote the development of foundational science and math skills in young children.
Families, Communities, and Cultural Competence (10 hour course) * $85.00
10 Clock Hours of Early Childhood Education (10 hours STARS)
A certificate will be issued for this 10 hour course upon successful completion of all topics.
In this 10-hour course, we will focus on promoting acceptance of diversity and building community in the early childhood and school-age learning environments. As an early childhood educator, cultural competence affects the quality of care and service you provide to families. In culturally responsive caregiving, the educator redesigns teaching and learning so that families, children, and educators work with each other as partners to improve achievement. Culturally responsive caring is a moral imperative, a social responsibility. It requires that that you use knowledge and strategic thinking to decide how to act in the best interests of the children in your care. In order to build a genuine community of learners, you must believe in the potential of all children and accept responsibility to facilitate its realization without ignoring, demeaning, or neglecting children's ethnic and cultural identities.
A certificate will be issued for this 10 hour course upon successful completion of all topics.
In this 10-hour course, we will focus on promoting acceptance of diversity and building community in the early childhood and school-age learning environments. As an early childhood educator, cultural competence affects the quality of care and service you provide to families. In culturally responsive caregiving, the educator redesigns teaching and learning so that families, children, and educators work with each other as partners to improve achievement. Culturally responsive caring is a moral imperative, a social responsibility. It requires that that you use knowledge and strategic thinking to decide how to act in the best interests of the children in your care. In order to build a genuine community of learners, you must believe in the potential of all children and accept responsibility to facilitate its realization without ignoring, demeaning, or neglecting children's ethnic and cultural identities.
Tools to Encourage Social and Emotional Awareness (10 hour course) * $85.00
10 Clock Hours of Early Childhood Education (10 hours STARS)
A certificate will be issued for this 10 hour course upon successful completion of all topics.
This 10-hour course provides tools designed to increase educators awareness of social and emotional learning and help them integrate it into the early childhood classroom.
Topics Included in this Course:
A certificate will be issued for this 10 hour course upon successful completion of all topics.
This 10-hour course provides tools designed to increase educators awareness of social and emotional learning and help them integrate it into the early childhood classroom.
Topics Included in this Course:
- Social and Emotional Development (2 hours)
- Interactions and Guidance (2 hours)
- Reinforcement and Redirection (2 hours)
- The Anxious Child (1 hour)
- Yoga as a Tool for Self-Regulation (1 hour)
- Teaching Self-Expression with Ezra Jack Keats (2 hours)
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