Discover how to foster creative expression in young children and explore the tools of art with mixed aged groups. In this exciting workshop, you’ll learn how to set up art activities and foster creativity in young children with inclusive practices for children with special needs. Process art is an open-ended creative art experience as compared to product art where children follow a set of instructions, working towards a specific end result. We’ll classify various types of art, using videos and hearing from child care providers who have led both process and product focused art experiences. As a bonus we’ll have fun with 50+ art experiences!

As parents, we sometimes feel lost about what our child needs from us. The Circle of Security Parenting program is based on decades of research about how secure parent-child relationships can be supported and strengthened. Join Dr. Martina Ebesugawa, a child development specialist and adjunct professor, to explore your child’s emotional world by learning how to read their emotional needs. We’ll also discuss how to support your child’s ability to successfully manage emotions and enhance your child’s self-esteem.

Note: When you register for the first workshop, you are registered for the entire series.

Series Dates: 3/4, 3/11, 3/18, 3/25, and 4/1

Spirited children are more intense, persistent, and energetic than others. They are courageous, determined, and challenging. This temperament often translates into a behavior that can be challenging within a child care setting. This workshop will equip child care providers with tips and strategies that can be used while working with spirited children’s personalities. Rebecah Freeling has 20 years of experience in early care and education and specializes in strong-willed, spirited kids. She will share approaches to deal with tantrums and aggression that will help transform your interactions with spirited children.

Series dates: 3/5, 3/12, 3/19, 3/26

You work hard to provide the highest quality child care for children. This series has been designed just for you as a time to relax and to take a moment for some well-deserved self-care! We’ll practice mindfulness, yoga postures, and breathing practices. Facilitator Jeannie Pearl, a certified yoga instructor, will share ideas on how to incorporate these practices into your program with children of all ages. We’ll also provide helpful resources to support yoga practices for children. This series is for all levels and beginners are highly encouraged to attend.

Series Dates: 3/6, 3/13, 3/20, and 3/27