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SUMMARY:The Intentional Teacher: Practices for Meaningful Learning
DESCRIPTION:**This training helps educators develop intentional teaching practices by purposefully designing interactions\, and  routines.\n\n\nThis 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 beyond simply managing the day to creating meaningful opportunities for learning\, connection\, and growth.
URL:https://thechildrenscouncil.org/event/the-intentional-teacher-practices-for-meaningful-learning/
LOCATION:Beyond Blue Neighborhood Center Boone\, 2640 North Carolina 105\, #Suite 101\, Boone\, NC\, 28607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training Calendar
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SUMMARY:Child Development Fundamentals: Toddlers
DESCRIPTION:Child Development Fundamentals: Toddlers (12 months-36 months)\n\n\nParticipants 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.
URL:https://thechildrenscouncil.org/event/child-development-fundamentals-toddlers/
LOCATION:Private: The Children’s Council\, 225 Birch Street\, Suite 3\, Boone\, NC\, 28607\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260715T180000
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SUMMARY:Finding Our Calm
DESCRIPTION:Using calm down books to support emotional regulation make and take training.\n\n\nThis 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 them into their classroom environment. Teachers will leave with a completed calm-down book and practical strategies to help children navigate big emotions and build self-regulation skills.
URL:https://thechildrenscouncil.org/event/finding-our-calm/
LOCATION:Beyond Blue Neighborhood Center Boone\, 2640 North Carolina 105\, #Suite 101\, Boone\, NC\, 28607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260622T180000
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SUMMARY:Child Development Fundamentals: Infants
DESCRIPTION:Child Development Fundamentals: Infants (Birth-12 months)\n\n\nParticipants 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.
URL:https://thechildrenscouncil.org/event/child-development-fundamentals-infants/
LOCATION:Private: The Children’s Council\, 225 Birch Street\, Suite 3\, Boone\, NC\, 28607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T180000
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SUMMARY:Positive Guidance: Encouraging Healthy Behavior
DESCRIPTION:Identify unique ways to guide difficult behaviors in the classroom. Explore teaching methods to encourage healthy routines and behaviors.
URL:https://thechildrenscouncil.org/event/positive-guidance-encouraging-healthy-behavior/
CATEGORIES:Training Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260317T180000
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SUMMARY:Nurturing the Nurturer
DESCRIPTION:Have fun\, get creative\, and nurture your well-being!\n\n\nCome 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 and approaches to enhance your own well-being as well as the well-being of the children in your care.
URL:https://thechildrenscouncil.org/event/nurturing-the-nurturer/
LOCATION:Beyond Blue Neighborhood Center Boone\, 2640 North Carolina 105\, #Suite 101\, Boone\, NC\, 28607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260224T180000
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SUMMARY:FLIP IT
DESCRIPTION:FLIP IT training helps early educators respond to children’s challenging behaviors.\n\n\nDon’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 behavior. The four steps of FLIP IT can be easily remembered using the mnemonic of FLIP\, which stands for F – Feelings\, L – Limits\, I – Inquiries and P – Prompts. FLIP IT is nothing new\, but turns what works into a strategy that is easy to remember and easy to use in real-life challenging situations. Both parents and teachers have been using the FLIP IT strategy with great results for many years. Learn the FLIP IT steps and get started changing behavior.
URL:https://thechildrenscouncil.org/event/flip-it/
LOCATION:Beyond Blue Neighborhood Center Boone\, 2640 North Carolina 105\, #Suite 101\, Boone\, NC\, 28607\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260127T180000
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SUMMARY:Loose Parts: Inspiring Play and Growing Brains!
DESCRIPTION:Promoting development through the use of loose parts.\n\n\nThis 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 loose parts without breaking the bank! Hands-on experience with loose parts\, as well as visuals depicting children engaged with loose parts materials will bring the use of loose parts to life. Presenters will share how the use of loose parts promotes children’s critical thinking and problem-solving skills\, as well as curiosity\, creativity\, imagination\, self-regulation\, executive function\, and more!
URL:https://thechildrenscouncil.org/event/loose-parts-inspiring-play-and-growing-brains/
LOCATION:Private: Greenway Child Development Center\, 858 Greenway Road\, Boone\, NC\, 28607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260120T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260127T203000
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SUMMARY:North Carolina Foundations for Early Learning and Development (NCFELD)
DESCRIPTION:Foundations\n\n\nJoin 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: \n\nUse NC Foundations to guide developmentally appropriate lesson planning and activities\nAlign your daily routines with state early learning standards\nEngage families in their child’s learning and growth\n\nThis training is designed for teachers of infants\, toddlers\, preschoolers\, children with special needs\, and those working in half-day programs. \n\nPlease Note: This is a two-part training series.Participants must attend both sessions to receive credit.Part 2 is scheduled for January 27\, 2026.
URL:https://thechildrenscouncil.org/event/north-carolina-foundations-for-early-learning-and-development-ncfeld/
CATEGORIES:Training Calendar
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