• Home
  • Providers
    • Trainings
    • Cancel My Training
    • 2021 Board Elections
    • Membership
    • Provider Directory Update
    • Sunshine
    • Mentor Program
    • Volunteer
    • Sponsors
  • Newsletters
  • Fundraising
  • Leadership
  • Parents
    • Provider Directory
    • Parent Pages
    • Gift Ideas
  • Contact Us

UPCOMING SPRING TRAINING



Training is free for members

$21 per training for non members (Via PayPal)

All trainings are from 6:30-8:30 pm


MARCH


Monday, March 8

WONDEROUS ONES!

Presented by Kim WoehI

In this web-based training, learn how the 1-year old develops. Learn social/emotional development as well as cognition, speech/language, motor skills, and the importance of building positive relationships with this stage. (Limit: 35 participants)

KCF I


Thursday, March 18

CULTIVATING OPTIMISM IN YOUNG CHILDREN

Presented by Kimberly Giles

Identify the characteristics and benefits of developing optimistic thinkers. Explore effective strategies for fostering optimism and build a list of activities and environmental changes that will support and strengthen optimistic learning in young children

KCF IIA


Monday, March 22 - TRAINING WILL BE RESCHEDULED

TRAUMA AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT

Presented by Emma Hansen

Examine trauma and its effect on a child's development, interventions that might be used by providers, and how those affect development. Explore the developmental consequences of trauma and the chemical effects of stress on the brain.

KCF I


March Registration

APRIL/MAY



Monday, April 5

CIRCLE TIME FUN

Presented by Sarah Fritsch

Explore the learning opportunities that group time can provide for children at any age. Examine how all domains of learning can be found in a quality group time. Gain songs and activities that will keep children engaged, while keeping families involved through book bags, letter bags and more.

KCF II.C


Tuesday, April 13

GOING BEYOND PRAISE

Presented by Mike Huber

“Good job,” and other praise are used with good intention, but such phrases can cause a child to focus on outward recognition of their actions and can even cause them to give up easily if they don’t succeed at something. Encouragement fosters a growth mindset where children focus on their effort rather than the results of their actions. Come learn three strategies to encourage children and move beyond.

KCF II.A


Tuesday, April 27

PRETEND YOU ARE A LIGHT SWITCH

Presented by Shanna Nseumenn

Explore how typical brain development impacts a child’s ability to learn social, emotional, and behavior regulation skills in early childhood. Learn an evidence-based strategy to teach children behavior regulation. You may register for this training only, or as as a prerequisite for our May 25th training.

KCF II.C


Tuesday, May 25

TEACHING CHILDREN TO TRANSITION SUCCESSFULLY IN A GROUP SETTING

Presented by Jamie Waldvogel

Transitioning between activities is a pivotal social skills that ensures a classroom runs smoothly. Learn how to break down the task of transitioning into teachable components. List at least 3 social skills that are prerequisites to successfully transitioning between activities. Recognize routine activities and transitions as teachable moments. Describe how to help children learn to make appropriate choices. No training credit will be given for this individual class. Must also take training on April 27th as a prerequisite.

KCF II.C


April/May Registration

Copyright © 2021 Dakota County Family Child Care Association. All Rights Reserved