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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231129
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SUMMARY:ELC 4717: Brain Breaks for Young Children – Supporting Good Health and Learning
DESCRIPTION:Brain breaks are a great classroom management tool to use regularly. Brain breaks are short\, 1 to 2 minutes\, activities that can give young children a break from classroom activities. Brain breaks give young children a chance to regroup\, relax\, stretch\, and allow the teacher to pull all the children together. Brain breaks can even happen in the middle of circle time. \n\nSelf-Paced – open 24/7\n10 In-Service Hours or 1 CEU\nTarget Audience: Toddler\, Pre-K 3\, Pre-K 4\, and VPK Teachers\nTo Register\, click here
URL:https://elcbigbend.org/event/elc-4717-brain-breaks-for-young-children-supporting-good-health-and-learning/
ORGANIZER;CN="Kathy Douglas":MAILTO:kdouglas@elcbigbend.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230301
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230331
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SUMMARY:ELC 33323: Letters\, Words\, and Expressions
DESCRIPTION:March 1 – March 30\, 2023\n20 Hours In-Service\, or 2 CEUs\nVPK – PreK Teachers \n\nLetters\, words\, and expressions are the thoughts of the Word Collector!  This course is based on the story The Word Collector about a boy who LOVES words. He loves words so much that he collects them on yellow slips of paper. He pastes them into a scrapbook as he goes throughout his day. You will learn more about teaching reading readiness and find a library of activities to scaffold alphabetic knowledge and emergent writing in this course.  The ELC will provide you with die cuts upon request to build activities.
URL:https://elcbigbend.org/event/elc-33323-letters-words-and-expressions/
LOCATION:Zoom Webinar
CATEGORIES:Provider Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Kathy Douglas":MAILTO:kdouglas@elcbigbend.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230228
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230331
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SUMMARY:ELC 37231: The Noisy Paint Box!
DESCRIPTION:10 Hours In-Service\, or 1 CEU\nTarget Audience: Toddlers\, Pre-k\, and VPK Teachers\n\nA course of sounds and colors!  The Noisy Paint Box opens the child’s mind to color exploration and the sounds of color.  From easel painting to collage art\, and music sounds to colorful movement this course will open doors to social studies\, abstract art\, science\, music\, math\, and more.  Based on the book “The Noisy Paint Box” by Barbara Rosenstock Barb Rosenstock
URL:https://elcbigbend.org/event/elc-37231-the-noisy-paint-box/
LOCATION:Zoom Webinar
CATEGORIES:Provider Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Kathy Douglas":MAILTO:kdouglas@elcbigbend.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221118
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221209
DTSTAMP:20221116T185414Z
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UID:1739-1668729600-1670543999@elcbigbend.org
SUMMARY:ELC 22122: Keys to Successful Classroom Management
DESCRIPTION:Classroom management and guidance are among the most challenging issues that teachers discuss. This course demonstrates 10 specific methods to help promote pro-social behavior and create a positive classroom environment. The course builds on kindness\, respect\, responsibility\, and cooperation while keeping in mind activities and learning. \nTo register\, click here. 
URL:https://elcbigbend.org/event/elc-22122-keys-to-successful-classroom-management/
LOCATION:Zoom Webinar
CATEGORIES:Provider Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Kathy Douglas":MAILTO:kdouglas@elcbigbend.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220927
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221028
DTSTAMP:20220902T022259Z
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SUMMARY:ELC 30616: Science Tinkering with Young Thinkers
DESCRIPTION:Course Dates – September 27\, 2022 – October 27\, 2022\n10 hours In-Service\, no fee\, or 1 CEU (fee for CEU $23.00)\nTarget Audience: Toddler\, Pre-K & VPK Teachers\n\nTinkering with science opens doors to explorations. As teachers of young children\, you will learn more about the foundations of science for young children. You will plan and create science activities that support the growth and development of the young scientist. Tinkering with science includes a range of activities and projects that support life science\, physical science\, and environmental science. The science explorations are designed for both indoors and outdoors learning\, thus taking advantage of this wonderful time of year.
URL:https://elcbigbend.org/event/elc-30616-science-tinkering-with-young-thinkers/
LOCATION:Zoom Webinar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kathy Douglas":MAILTO:kdouglas@elcbigbend.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220922
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221019
DTSTAMP:20220902T022140Z
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SUMMARY:ELC 23423: Brain Development through Music\, Finger-Plays\, and Sensory Play!
DESCRIPTION:10 hours In-Service\, no fee\, or 1 CEU (fee for CEU $23.00)\nTarget Audience: Infant & Toddler Teachers\n\nMusic\, 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 and offers lifelong benefits.  Music\, finger-plays\, and sensory play contributes to what infants and toddlers need\, “a rich sensory environment.”  This exposes infants and toddlers to a wide variety of tastes\, smells\, textures\, colors\, and sounds!  Join us in this course to get the children marching\, clapping\, and moving\, along with engaging their young minds in exploring sensory play.
URL:https://elcbigbend.org/event/elc-23423-brain-development-through-music-finger-plays-and-sensory-play/
LOCATION:Zoom Webinar
CATEGORIES:Provider Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Kathy Douglas":MAILTO:kdouglas@elcbigbend.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220922
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221028
DTSTAMP:20220823T202625Z
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UID:1482-1663804800-1666915199@elcbigbend.org
SUMMARY:ELC 46661: Telling Stories through the Story-Making Approach to Literacy!
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\nRegistration closes  September 22\, 2022 \nCourse Dates 9/22 -10/27/2022\n15 hours In-Service\, no fee\, CEUs (fee $28.00)\nTarget Audience: Toddler\, Pre-K\, VPK Teachers and Directors\n\nClick here to register
URL:https://elcbigbend.org/event/elc-46661-telling-stories-through-the-story-making-approach-to-literacy/
LOCATION:Zoom Webinar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kathy Douglas":MAILTO:kdouglas@elcbigbend.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220817
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220913
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UID:1424-1660694400-1663027199@elcbigbend.org
SUMMARY:ELC 21229: Setting up Engaging Learning Spaces
DESCRIPTION: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 that keep children eager to learn and develop specific skills. You will also be provided with observational tools that help you determine what play spaces fit each child’s developmental needs. Over twenty-five different play spaces will be visually presented in the course. \n\nCourse Dates – August 17- September 12\, 2022\n15 hours In-Service\, no fee\nTarget Audience Toddler\, Pre-K & VPK Teachers\nTo register click here
URL:https://elcbigbend.org/event/elc-21229-setting-up-engaging-learning-spaces/
LOCATION:Zoom Webinar
CATEGORIES:Provider Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Kathy Douglas":MAILTO:kdouglas@elcbigbend.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220816
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220917
DTSTAMP:20220804T192454Z
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UID:1422-1660608000-1663372799@elcbigbend.org
SUMMARY:ELC 37228: Best Practices in Language\, Literacy\, and Communication!
DESCRIPTION: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 on creating an emergent literacy environment. Target Audience – Prekindergarten Teachers \n\nCourse Dates – August 16 – September 16\, 2022\n10 hours In-Service\, no fee\nTarget Audience: Toddler\, Pre-K & VPK Teachers\nTo register click here
URL:https://elcbigbend.org/event/elc-37228-best-practices-in-language-literacy-and-communication/
LOCATION:Zoom Webinar
CATEGORIES:Provider Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Kathy Douglas":MAILTO:kdouglas@elcbigbend.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220815
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220917
DTSTAMP:20220804T192334Z
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UID:1420-1660521600-1663372799@elcbigbend.org
SUMMARY:ELC 34221: Supporting the Needs of Families - Communicating\, Celebrating & Partnering
DESCRIPTION: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 program. \n\nCourse Dates – August 15- September 16\, 2022\n10 hours In-Service\, no fee\nTarget Audience Target Audience Toddler\, Pre-K & VPK Teachers\nTo register click here
URL:https://elcbigbend.org/event/elc-34221-supporting-the-needs-of-families-communicating-celebrating-partnering/
LOCATION:Zoom Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="Kathy Douglas":MAILTO:kdouglas@elcbigbend.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220716
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220802
DTSTAMP:20220628T004914Z
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UID:1339-1657929600-1659398399@elcbigbend.org
SUMMARY:ELC 3999: Chicka\, Chicka 1-2-3: Meet Me at the Top of the Apple Tree!
DESCRIPTION:Course Dates: July 16 – August 1\, 2022\n5 Hours In-Service\, no fee\nTarget Audience: Pre-K & VPK Teachers\nRegistration open from June 21 – July 16\, 2022\n\nCatch up with 1\, 2\, and 3 racing to the top of the apple tree.  This course supports early math skills through art\, cooking\, science\, music\, dramatic play\, and literacy.  Through this engaging course teachers will expand their skills and knowledge of emergent math and observational practice\, while setting each child up for successful learning outcomes.  Be prepared to see children’s eagerness and curiosity grow as you join us at the top of the apple tree to see what’s in store for you and the children. \nRegister Here
URL:https://elcbigbend.org/event/elc-3999-chicka-chicka-1-2-3-meet-me-at-the-top-of-the-apple-tree/
LOCATION:Zoom Webinar
CATEGORIES:Provider Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Kathy Douglas":MAILTO:kdouglas@elcbigbend.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220707
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220806
DTSTAMP:20220628T005051Z
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UID:1341-1657152000-1659743999@elcbigbend.org
SUMMARY:ELC 3015: Guiding Young Children - Establishing Predictable Routines & Setting Clear Rules with Children
DESCRIPTION:Course Dates – July 7 – August 5\, 2022\n10 Hours In-Service\, no fee\nTarget Audience Target Audience Toddler\, Pre-K & VPK Teachers\nRegistration open from June 21 – July 7\, 2022\n\nGuiding children’s behavior is very important and teachers guide children throughout the day\, not just when a child acts in a way that is unsafe or unacceptable.  It is important that you guide behavior by establishing predictable developmentally appropriate rituals\, routines and set clear positively stated rules with children.  It is also your responsibility to teach and model kindness\, respect\, caring and responsibility.  Children can do this with support of an attentive and aware teacher\, who has “with-it-ness.”  Together\, these actions help children feel noticed\, confident\, and secure. Children look to you to set limits\, keep them safe and know you’re on their team. This course provides you with a developmental approach to guiding young children\, while keeping them safe and engaged in learning. \nRegister Here
URL:https://elcbigbend.org/event/elc-3015-guiding-young-children-establishing-predictable-routines-setting-clear-rules-with-children/
LOCATION:Zoom Webinar
CATEGORIES:Provider Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Kathy Douglas":MAILTO:kdouglas@elcbigbend.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220707
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220806
DTSTAMP:20220628T004705Z
CREATED:20220628T004705Z
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UID:1336-1657152000-1659743999@elcbigbend.org
SUMMARY:ELC 2788:  Getting to Know You: The First Thirty Days!
DESCRIPTION:Course Dates: July 7 – August 5\, 2022\n10 Hours In-Service\, no fee\nTarget Audience:  Toddler\, Pre-K & VPK Teachers\nRegistration open from June 21 – July 7\, 2022\n\nThose first few weeks of preschool set the stage for the entire year!  The children come into the new classroom prepared for play and learning\, but they must first get to know their NEW teacher\, rules\, learning centers\, transitions\, friends\, and more!  Learn some fresh activities and get organizational tips in this course. \nRegister Here
URL:https://elcbigbend.org/event/elc-2788-getting-to-know-you-the-first-thirty-days/
LOCATION:Zoom Webinar
CATEGORIES:Provider Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Kathy Douglas":MAILTO:kdouglas@elcbigbend.org
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