Monday, June 7 Training is FULL
SUID/AHT
Presented by Tanja Burthwick
Content includes recommendations to reduce Sudden, Unexpected Infant Deaths (SUID) including SIDS, suffocation, and other sleep related infant deaths safe sleep environments MN Child Care regulations related to safe sleep as well as symptoms and consequences of abusive head trauma, risk factors for abusive head trauma strategies to use when stressed, angry or frustrated. This class meets DHSLicensing training requirements for both Sudden Unexpected Infant Death (SUID) and Abusive Head Trauma (AHT).
KCF VII.B
Thursday, June 17 - Training is FULL
ACTIVE SUPERVISION: PREVENTING CHILD INJURIES IN THE FAMILY CHILD CARE SETTING
Presented by Stacy Boysen
This training curriculum will Identify the leading causes of early childhood injuries in general, and specific to child care settings discuss strategies to prevent child injuries in family child care settings via risk assessment and hazard mapping tools and identify procedures to follow if an injury occurs during care to be in compliance with licensing regulations. Meets the Family Child Care provider annual supervision training requirement.
KCF VII.B
Monday, July 12
FOLLOW NATURE: EMBRACING NATURE'S WONDERS IN EARLY CHILDHOOD
Presented by Stacy Boysen
Create an early childhood experience that inspires children to engage their sense of wonder. Examine the natural world and learn how it sparks children’s curiosity, inspires learning, builds confidence and strengthens social skills. Bring your classroom outdoors and experience the benefits of nature!
KCF II.B
Tuesday, July 13
SUID/AHT
Presented by Tanja Burthwick
Content includes recommendations to reduce Sudden, Unexpected Infant Deaths (SUID) including SIDS, suffocation, and other sleep related infant deaths safe sleep environments MN Child Care regulations related to safe sleep as well as symptoms and consequences of abusive head trauma, risk factors for abusive head trauma strategies to use when stressed, angry or frustrated. This class meets DHSLicensing training requirements for both Sudden Unexpected Infant Death (SUID) and Abusive Head Trauma (AHT).
KCF VII.B
Monday, July 19
CRADLING LITERACY: THE POWERFUL ROLE OF STORIES IN SUPPORTING EARLY LANGUAGE AND LITERACY
Presented by Kristen Wheeler Highland
Beginning in the earliest years, stories help us to make meaning in our lives. Explore the importance of stories (both oral and written) that nurture young children's early language and literacy. Reflect on the impact of stories on your personal lives as well as their powerful and professional role in building positive stories with the children in your care.
KCF II.B
Thursday, July 22
ACTIVE SUPERVISiON: OUT OF HOME SAFETY ISSUES
Presented by Stacy Boysen
This training curriculum will identify potential hazards or safety issues children are exposed to when participating in out of home activities, events and transportation assist participants in determining needed resources and adult assistance required for out of home activities depending upon the event, the ages and characteristics of the children enrolled and recognized potential safety issues involved and assist participants in creating a plan to address safety concerns when taking children out of the home for activities, using tools provided and practiced during the training. Meets the Family Child Care provider annual supervision training requirement.
KCF VII.B
Tuesday, August 10
WE NEED MORE DRAMATIC PLAY
Presented by Hollee Saville
Discover that we all need more drama in our lives—dramatic play, that is. Dramatic play is essential for children’s healthy development it fosters cognitive, physical, social/emotional, and executive function skills such as self-regulation, language, and conflict resolution. Not to mention it’s fun! Learn how to encourage dramatic play with materials and activities that afford children the freedom to discover, problem-solve, and grow. From the grocery store to the fire station, the flower shop to the wild west, be inspired with fun and inexpensive ideas for more than 25 dramatic play themes that your children - and you will love.
KCF II.E
