Plan a Magical Teacher In-Service With Various Pedagogical Approaches, by Rachel Supalla, MA
Sponsored by Brightwheel. You can never have enough professional development tools in your toolbox! Does it seem you are always looking for ways to plan engaging and productive teacher in-service experiences? You are not alone! Join early childhood program leader, business strategist, and popular keynote speaker, Rachel Supalla to explore diverse pedagogical approaches to learning […]Full Description
RegisterJoyful Music for Social-Emotional and Language Development, by Pam Gittleman
Sponsored by ChildCare Education Institute. Join this interactive and fun webinar to learn to connect social-emotional development and music for joyful classroom experiences. Early childhood music expert, Pam Gittleman will share examples that illustrate how both lyrics and melody impact social-emotional learning, literacy skills, and the role of songs in building those skills. You will […]Full Description
RegisterThe Best Nature & Climate Books for the Children and Families in Your Program: Featuring The Annual Blueberry Awards! by Martha Meyer, Betsy Bird and Bridget Petrites
Are you looking for great books to spark young children’s interest in nature, inspire impactful green actions for children to take, or looking for books that inspire you with nature experiences for your program? This is the webinar for you! In this webinar, you will join three experienced librarians with passion for the planet and […]Full Description
RegisterPursuing Bad Guys: Responding to Imaginative Violent Play Using a Transformative Approach, by Donna King and Pam Oken-Wright, M.Ed.
Sponsored by Exchange Press. In this fascinating webinar, Donna King, a preschool teacher, and author of Pursuing Bad Guys: Joining Children’s Quest for Clarity Courage and Community, and Pam Oken-Wright, M.Ed., a pedagogical consultant, will tell the story of their work together on a long-term investigation of “Bad Guys.” We have all observed children playing […]Full Description
RegisterBecoming Legally Smart to Protect Your Early Childhood Program and Your Career, by Evelyn Knight
Sponsored by Procare Solutions It’s difficult and even scary to think about but working in a caring profession can be fraught with potential legal hazards. Becoming legally smart is essential for program leaders and owners because liability issues can be a threaten your career, business, and livelihood. In this important webinar, early childhood business […]Full Description
RegisterMaking Peace with War Play: Exploring Consent and Power in the Preschool Classroom, by Mike Huber, MAEd
Sponsored by Exchange Press Play is self-chosen, self-directed, and imaginative. But what if children choose to play in ways we are uncomfortable with? It is very common for preschool children to engage in gun play or war play. Children who have a hard time joining social play often find success in this type of play. […]Full Description
RegisterPlay-responsiveness as a Teaching Practice: Using The Original Learning Approach, by Suzanne Axelsson M.A.
Sponsored by Redleaf Press Join Swedish early childhood care and education expert, Suzanne Axelsson, M.A. to explore how weaving wonder, curiosity, joy, knowledge, imagination, interaction, risk, time, reflection, and listening can bring teaching closer to a state of play. In this thought-provoking webinar, you will explore the foundations of Suzanne’s book, The Original Learning Approach […]Full Description
RegisterLeading Program Culture Right from the Start: Create positive learning culture in your early childhood program
Sponsored by Procare. Early Childhood Education is a profession of learning; learning how to guide and support young children; learning how to lead programming and curriculum; learning how to lead a center; learning how to best support families. That list could go on and on about learning how to do something, but have you considered […]Full Description
RegisterPreschool Democracy: Teaching Young Children Five Democratic Life Skills, Dan Gartrell, Ed.D.
You don’t often hear the word “democratic” when thinking about young children in preschool. But in fact, everything you do (or do not do) in your early learning program can impact children’s ability to become dynamic problem solvers who engage with others well and otherwise participate in democratic society. As you guide children (in a […]Full Description
RegisterStrategies to Help Every Child Fly in Inclusive Early Childhood Classrooms and Programs, by Iheoma U. Iruka, Ph.D. and Jani Kozlowski, M.A.
Produced in partnership with Equity Research Action Coalition at UNC Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute. We believe that by building secure relationships and trust with children and families, educators can facilitate a culture of belonging, caring and kindness. Join acclaimed early childhood education researcher and author, Iheoma Iruka, and early childhood disabilities and […]Full Description
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