Throughout this session, we will examine effective strategies for strengthening our relationships through good communication skills. We will talk about strategies for dealing with coworkers & families and how to best deal with disagreements when they arise. All of life’s successes and failures usually come from our interactions with others, so we will work on how we can get it right so you can grow your influence.

Motor development is a constant learning process. A child’s body is continuously growing and changing, and their environment offers different opportunities for movement. In this session, we will be playing and learning about the differences between fine and gross motor skills in toddlers. We will break down the developmental stages of fine and gross motor skills, connecting them to the state standards and CLASS, and what can be done to encourage the furthering develop those skills. 

During this training, we will discuss how to provide intentional and meaningful support through facilitation. We will also provide educators with the opportunity to practice facilitating experiences for infants through active involvement and interactions during play and routine care.

Taking a journey through the CLASS domain of concept development as we unpack its dimensions, indicators, and behavioral markers through a lesson plan inspired by a children’s favorite book, Pete the Cat Goes Camping.

Participants will learn and examine the foundations of inclusive routines for early childhood learning environments and analyze functions of behaviors and strategies.