The course supports strengthening relationships with families. Relationships are meant to support families built on a set of core guiding principles and are an essential factor in successful early childhood programs. This course will provide you with a wealth of ideas, resources, and strategies to help enhance your partnerships with families and create a truly family-centered
Young children need a sturdy foundation for kindergarten success. Language, Literacy and Communication, is a course based on developmentally appropriate practice and the Florida Early Learning and Developmental Standards. This course supports learning language and literacy through small group activities, circle time and learning centers. Also, included in this course are vocabulary builders through storytelling and tips
Young children learn best through hands-on experiences. Creative hands-on play experiences are important and essential to the development of the whole child. In this course teachers become increasingly aware of the importance of creating play spaces that support best practices. Teachers will learn how to set up large group, small group and individual play spaces
Story-Making combines storytelling through, movement, songs, play and art. It’s the practice of communicating through language, movement, and images to move children forward in their literacy learning. The course is based on celebrating literacy through visual, auditory, and kinesthetic learning. Registration closes September 22, 2022 Course Dates 9/22 -10/27/2022 15 hours In-Service, no fee, CEUs (fee $28.00)
10 hours In-Service, no fee, or 1 CEU (fee for CEU $23.00) Target Audience: Infant & Toddler Teachers Music, finger-plays, and sensory plays needs to be part of the daily curriculum for infants and toddlers. Early introduction to music, finger-plays and sensory play does more than entertain, it serves as an important role in a child's routine
