FoundationsJoin us for an engaging training session that will help you understand how the North Carolina Foundations for Early Learning and Development is structured and how to apply it meaningfully in your classroom or child care program. You’ll learn how to:Use NC Foundations to guide developmentally appropriate lesson planning and activitiesAlign your daily routines with […]

Promoting development through the use of loose parts.This training will focus on loose parts play and how children's development can flourish through the use of loose parts. Attendees will learn about a variety of materials that can be used as loose parts, how the use of loose parts promotes children's development, and strategies for gathering […]

FLIP IT training helps early educators respond to children’s challenging behaviors.Don’t FLIP OUT, use FLIP IT! Are you interested in finding a way to stay calm, be consistent and support children (ages 3-8) when they are challenging you? FLIP IT® is a strategy that offers a simple, kind, and commonsense process to address children’s challenging […]

Have fun, get creative, and nurture your well-being!Come experience an evening of engaging, hands-on Expressive Arts activities designed to support early childhood educators. We encourage you to treat yourself to some much-needed, uninterrupted creative time. All materials will be provided, and embracing the mess is highly encouraged, with no cleanup required! You’ll discover practical techniques […]

Identify unique ways to guide difficult behaviors in the classroom. Explore teaching methods to encourage healthy routines and behaviors.

Child Development Fundamentals: Infants (Birth-12 months)Participants will develop an understanding of developmentally appropriate activity planning based on group and individual needs of the infants in their care. Participants will recognize the developmental stages of cognitive, social-emotional, physical development, communication and play of children birth to 12 months.

Using calm down books to support emotional regulation make and take training.This hands-on make-and-take training will guide educators through creating and implementing calm-down books as a tool for supporting emotional regulation in young children. Participants will learn when and how to introduce calm-down books, how to use them alongside co-regulation strategies, and ways to incorporate […]

Child Development Fundamentals: Toddlers (12 months-36 months)Participants will develop an understanding of developmentally appropriate activity planning based on group and individual needs of toddlers in their care. Participants will recognize the developmental stages of cognitive, social-emotional, physical development, communication and play of toddlers.

**This training helps educators develop intentional teaching practices by purposefully designing interactions, and routines.This training focuses on the importance of being purposeful in every aspect of teaching. Participants will explore how intentional interactions, classroom environments, routines, and learning experiences support children's development and engagement. Through reflection and practical strategies, educators will learn how to move […]