Category: Infant

  • Connect the Dots: Transform Challenging Behavior

    Connect the Dots: Transform Challenging Behavior

    $50.00

    Enroll Now!

    Perfect for early childhood professionals looking to strengthen their classroom management skills and better support children’s development. Enroll today to begin connecting the dots between behavior, relationships, and responsive teaching.

    NOTE: This course is no longer approved for Kentucky ECE-TRIS credit.

    What You Will Learn:

    • How to create a supportive and predictable environment using visual schedules, routines, and clear rules.
    • Practical ways to build connection and encourage positive behaviors through PRIDE skills, bucket fillers, and rituals.
    • Positive discipline strategies including redirection, logical consequences, choices, and the FLIP IT approach.
    • How to identify and respond to children’s individual needs using knowledge of temperament and character strengths.
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  • Creative Arts for Infants and Toddlers

    Creative Arts for Infants and Toddlers

    $20.00

    Enroll Now!

    This course is perfect for infant and toddler teachers who want to deepen their understanding and practice of integrating creative arts into early childhood settings. Through engaging, practical activities, you will discover how to support and enhance the innate creativity of the youngest learners. Enroll today to begin transforming your classroom into a vibrant hub of creative exploration.

    What You Will Learn:

    • Understand the vital role of creative arts in the development of infants and toddlers and how to foster it effectively.
    • Design child-directed process art experiences that encourage self-expression and enhance fine motor skills.
    • Plan and execute music and movement activities that engage young children and support their creative and physical development.
    • Apply strategies for creating a stimulating environment that nurtures creativity and accommodates the unique developmental needs of infants and toddlers.
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  • DAP: The What, The Why, and the How

    DAP: The What, The Why, and the How

    $30.00

    Enroll Now!

    This course is ideal for any educator looking to deepen their understanding of DAP and refine their classroom practices. You’ll learn to implement DAP effectively, ensuring that your approach aligns with the best practices for child development and education. Enroll today to begin transforming your teaching methods to better support every child’s growth and learning.

    What You Will Learn:

    • Define developmentally appropriate practice and understand its key principles.
    • Implement DAP effectively within various early childhood education settings.
    • Recognize the teacher’s role in facilitating developmentally appropriate learning experiences.
    • Apply strategies to engage families and support children in promoting DAP.
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  • I Was Born This Way

    I Was Born This Way

    $30.00

    Enroll Now!

    This course is essential for anyone involved in the care of infants and toddlers, as it provides critical skills to understand and adapt to each child’s unique temperament. Sign up today to start creating more harmonious and supportive interactions in your caregiving environment!

    What You Will Learn:

    • The nine key aspects of temperament and how they manifest in young children.
    • How to assess and compare temperament traits between children and caregivers.
    • The concept of ‘goodness of fit’ and strategies to achieve it in your care setting.
    • Practical ways to apply temperament knowledge to improve classroom dynamics and child-caregiver relationships.
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  • Inclusive Classrooms for Infants and Toddlers

    Inclusive Classrooms for Infants and Toddlers

    $9.80

    Enroll Now!

    This course is ideal for early childhood educators who wish to deepen their understanding and implementation of culturally inclusive practices in infant and toddler classrooms. By joining, you’ll gain the tools to effectively engage with families and promote a nurturing, inclusive atmosphere that respects and honors the cultural diversity of all students. Enroll today to start your journey towards creating a more culturally responsive classroom.

    What You Will Learn:

    • Define culture and recognize how your own cultural background influences your educational practices.
    • Understand and reflect on your own beliefs, feelings, assumptions, and reactions, and how these impact interactions with children and their families.
    • Develop and implement actionable strategies to build and strengthen partnerships with families, fostering a culturally inclusive classroom environment.
    • Apply your understanding of culture and inclusivity to foster an educational setting that respects and nurtures the identities of all young learners and their families.
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  • Math & Science for Infants and Toddlers

    Math & Science for Infants and Toddlers

    $25.00

    Enroll Now!

    Ideal for early childhood teachers seeking to integrate foundational math and science concepts into their infant and toddler classrooms, this course provides practical methods to stimulate early cognitive development. Participants will learn innovative communication techniques to effectively introduce and discuss math and science topics, ensuring positive and educational early experiences for very young learners.

    What You Will Learn:

    • The significance of math and science in early cognitive development.
    • How to design and implement activities that promote cognitive and mathematical thinking in the infant/toddler classroom.
    • Techniques for effectively communicating math and science concepts to infants and toddlers.
    • Strategies to create an environment that promotes exploration and curiosity, supported by educational best practices in early childhood science and mathematics.
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  • One Classroom, Many Languages

    One Classroom, Many Languages

    $60.00

    Enroll Now!

    This course is especially beneficial for educators working with dual language learners, providing strategies that address the earliest stages of language acquisition. Participants will learn how to support bilingual development and maintain children’s home languages, which are crucial for their identity and cognitive growth. Enroll today to help every child in your care thrive in a multilingual world.

    What You Will Learn:

    • The stages of language development and behaviors in young children, with a focus on the formative years of infants and toddlers.
    • Effective strategies to support language development for all children, with particular attention to the needs of dual language learners.
    • The importance of maintaining a child’s home language and practical techniques to support it within your infant and toddler classrooms.
    • Ways to create a high-quality language and literacy environment that fosters language learning and literacy skills, tailored for the youngest learners.
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  • Routines & Transitions: The Heart of Infant Toddler Curriculum

    Routines & Transitions: The Heart of Infant Toddler Curriculum

    $30.00

    Enroll Now!

    Ideal for early childhood educators who aim to optimize the daily flow in infant and toddler settings, this course offers practical insights into the benefits of well-structured routines and transitions. Enroll today to gain the skills needed to implement these critical elements, which are fundamental to providing a nurturing and effective learning environment.

    What You Will Learn:

    • Describe the importance of routines and how they provide learning opportunities for infants and toddlers.
    • Develop individualized plans for transitions that cater to the needs of young children.
    • Create a developmentally appropriate daily schedule for infant and toddler classrooms that supports both educational goals and the well-being of the children.
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  • Social Emotional Development

    Social Emotional Development

    $12.50

    Enroll Now!

    This course is designed for anyone responsible for the care of young children, aiming to deepen their understanding of social and emotional development. By joining, you’ll gain essential tools to enhance your caregiving approach, fostering a nurturing environment that supports the growth of every child. Enroll today to start making a positive impact on the developmental journeys of the children in your care!

    What You Will Learn:

    • Detailed insights into the domains of social and emotional development.
    • The role and benefits of primary caregiving and continuity of care in early childhood settings.
    • Strategies to effectively plan for and improve social and emotional development in young children.
    • Actionable steps to establish and maintain nurturing relationships with children and enhance family engagement.
    Add to cartDone
  • Supporting Motor Development in Infant Toddler Classrooms

    Supporting Motor Development in Infant Toddler Classrooms

    $20.00

    Enroll Now!

    Ideal for educators and caregivers dedicated to nurturing the physical growth of the youngest learners, this course delivers practical insights and actionable strategies. Learn how to craft engaging spaces that stimulate movement and development and master the art of creating motor-rich environments that encourage infants and toddlers to thrive. Enroll today to transform your educational approach and promote optimal motor development.

    What You Will Learn:

    • Describe the characteristics of environments that support large and small motor development in infants and toddlers.
    • Plan and implement outdoor motor areas tailored to the developmental needs of infants and toddlers.
    • Understand the role of motor skills in overall child development and how to integrate supportive practices in your daily interactions.
    • Create engaging and safe spaces that promote motor skill acquisition and encourage active play and learning.
    Add to cartDone
  • Teaching to the Brain: Brain Development Principles for ECE

    Teaching to the Brain: Brain Development Principles for ECE

    $45.00

    Enroll Now!

    This course is a must for anyone involved in the early care and education of children. Whether you’re an early childhood educator, a daycare provider, or a caregiver, you’ll find valuable insights and practical tools to enhance your educational practices. Sign up today to start applying brain-based strategies that support healthy development and enrich children’s educational journeys!

    What You Will Learn:

    • The connection between developmental neuroscience and practical classroom application.
    • How brain development influences learning and behavior in early childhood.
    • The importance of relationships, communication, and play in brain development.
    • Strategies to enhance executive function and reduce stress in young learners.
    • Effective ways to promote curiosity, creativity, and effective communication in early learning environments.
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  • That's Mine! Understanding Peer Relationships in Infant Toddler Classrooms

    That’s Mine! Understanding Peer Relationships in Infant Toddler Classrooms

    $15.00

    Enroll Now!

    Ideal for educators keen to deepen their understanding of social development in infants and toddlers, this course provides strategies to support healthy peer interactions and the natural progression of social skills. Enroll today to effectively promote positive interactions in your classroom and create a nurturing environment for developing social competence.

    What You Will Learn:

    • Define and recognize the components of social competence in infants and toddlers.
    • Understand the role and development of friendships in the early years and how stages of play affect social interactions.
    • Match common play behaviors with their corresponding stages of play.
    • Implement practical strategies to foster an environment that encourages healthy peer interactions and social growth.
    Add to cartDone
  • Connect the Dots: Transform Challenging Behavior

    Connect the Dots: Transform Challenging Behavior

    $50.00

    Enroll Now!

    Perfect for early childhood professionals looking to strengthen their classroom management skills and better support children’s development. Enroll today to begin connecting the dots between behavior, relationships, and responsive teaching.

    NOTE: This course is no longer approved for Kentucky ECE-TRIS credit.

    What You Will Learn:

    • How to create a supportive and predictable environment using visual schedules, routines, and clear rules.
    • Practical ways to build connection and encourage positive behaviors through PRIDE skills, bucket fillers, and rituals.
    • Positive discipline strategies including redirection, logical consequences, choices, and the FLIP IT approach.
    • How to identify and respond to children’s individual needs using knowledge of temperament and character strengths.
    Add to cartDone
  • Creative Arts for Infants and Toddlers

    Creative Arts for Infants and Toddlers

    $20.00

    Enroll Now!

    This course is perfect for infant and toddler teachers who want to deepen their understanding and practice of integrating creative arts into early childhood settings. Through engaging, practical activities, you will discover how to support and enhance the innate creativity of the youngest learners. Enroll today to begin transforming your classroom into a vibrant hub of creative exploration.

    What You Will Learn:

    • Understand the vital role of creative arts in the development of infants and toddlers and how to foster it effectively.
    • Design child-directed process art experiences that encourage self-expression and enhance fine motor skills.
    • Plan and execute music and movement activities that engage young children and support their creative and physical development.
    • Apply strategies for creating a stimulating environment that nurtures creativity and accommodates the unique developmental needs of infants and toddlers.
    Add to cartDone
  • DAP: The What, The Why, and the How

    DAP: The What, The Why, and the How

    $30.00

    Enroll Now!

    This course is ideal for any educator looking to deepen their understanding of DAP and refine their classroom practices. You’ll learn to implement DAP effectively, ensuring that your approach aligns with the best practices for child development and education. Enroll today to begin transforming your teaching methods to better support every child’s growth and learning.

    What You Will Learn:

    • Define developmentally appropriate practice and understand its key principles.
    • Implement DAP effectively within various early childhood education settings.
    • Recognize the teacher’s role in facilitating developmentally appropriate learning experiences.
    • Apply strategies to engage families and support children in promoting DAP.
    Add to cartDone
  • I Was Born This Way

    I Was Born This Way

    $30.00

    Enroll Now!

    This course is essential for anyone involved in the care of infants and toddlers, as it provides critical skills to understand and adapt to each child’s unique temperament. Sign up today to start creating more harmonious and supportive interactions in your caregiving environment!

    What You Will Learn:

    • The nine key aspects of temperament and how they manifest in young children.
    • How to assess and compare temperament traits between children and caregivers.
    • The concept of ‘goodness of fit’ and strategies to achieve it in your care setting.
    • Practical ways to apply temperament knowledge to improve classroom dynamics and child-caregiver relationships.
    Add to cartDone
  • Inclusive Classrooms for Infants and Toddlers

    Inclusive Classrooms for Infants and Toddlers

    $9.80

    Enroll Now!

    This course is ideal for early childhood educators who wish to deepen their understanding and implementation of culturally inclusive practices in infant and toddler classrooms. By joining, you’ll gain the tools to effectively engage with families and promote a nurturing, inclusive atmosphere that respects and honors the cultural diversity of all students. Enroll today to start your journey towards creating a more culturally responsive classroom.

    What You Will Learn:

    • Define culture and recognize how your own cultural background influences your educational practices.
    • Understand and reflect on your own beliefs, feelings, assumptions, and reactions, and how these impact interactions with children and their families.
    • Develop and implement actionable strategies to build and strengthen partnerships with families, fostering a culturally inclusive classroom environment.
    • Apply your understanding of culture and inclusivity to foster an educational setting that respects and nurtures the identities of all young learners and their families.
    Add to cartDone
  • Math & Science for Infants and Toddlers

    Math & Science for Infants and Toddlers

    $25.00

    Enroll Now!

    Ideal for early childhood teachers seeking to integrate foundational math and science concepts into their infant and toddler classrooms, this course provides practical methods to stimulate early cognitive development. Participants will learn innovative communication techniques to effectively introduce and discuss math and science topics, ensuring positive and educational early experiences for very young learners.

    What You Will Learn:

    • The significance of math and science in early cognitive development.
    • How to design and implement activities that promote cognitive and mathematical thinking in the infant/toddler classroom.
    • Techniques for effectively communicating math and science concepts to infants and toddlers.
    • Strategies to create an environment that promotes exploration and curiosity, supported by educational best practices in early childhood science and mathematics.
    Add to cartDone
  • One Classroom, Many Languages

    One Classroom, Many Languages

    $60.00

    Enroll Now!

    This course is especially beneficial for educators working with dual language learners, providing strategies that address the earliest stages of language acquisition. Participants will learn how to support bilingual development and maintain children’s home languages, which are crucial for their identity and cognitive growth. Enroll today to help every child in your care thrive in a multilingual world.

    What You Will Learn:

    • The stages of language development and behaviors in young children, with a focus on the formative years of infants and toddlers.
    • Effective strategies to support language development for all children, with particular attention to the needs of dual language learners.
    • The importance of maintaining a child’s home language and practical techniques to support it within your infant and toddler classrooms.
    • Ways to create a high-quality language and literacy environment that fosters language learning and literacy skills, tailored for the youngest learners.
    Add to cartDone
  • Routines & Transitions: The Heart of Infant Toddler Curriculum

    Routines & Transitions: The Heart of Infant Toddler Curriculum

    $30.00

    Enroll Now!

    Ideal for early childhood educators who aim to optimize the daily flow in infant and toddler settings, this course offers practical insights into the benefits of well-structured routines and transitions. Enroll today to gain the skills needed to implement these critical elements, which are fundamental to providing a nurturing and effective learning environment.

    What You Will Learn:

    • Describe the importance of routines and how they provide learning opportunities for infants and toddlers.
    • Develop individualized plans for transitions that cater to the needs of young children.
    • Create a developmentally appropriate daily schedule for infant and toddler classrooms that supports both educational goals and the well-being of the children.
    Add to cartDone
  • Social Emotional Development

    Social Emotional Development

    $12.50

    Enroll Now!

    This course is designed for anyone responsible for the care of young children, aiming to deepen their understanding of social and emotional development. By joining, you’ll gain essential tools to enhance your caregiving approach, fostering a nurturing environment that supports the growth of every child. Enroll today to start making a positive impact on the developmental journeys of the children in your care!

    What You Will Learn:

    • Detailed insights into the domains of social and emotional development.
    • The role and benefits of primary caregiving and continuity of care in early childhood settings.
    • Strategies to effectively plan for and improve social and emotional development in young children.
    • Actionable steps to establish and maintain nurturing relationships with children and enhance family engagement.
    Add to cartDone
  • Supporting Motor Development in Infant Toddler Classrooms

    Supporting Motor Development in Infant Toddler Classrooms

    $20.00

    Enroll Now!

    Ideal for educators and caregivers dedicated to nurturing the physical growth of the youngest learners, this course delivers practical insights and actionable strategies. Learn how to craft engaging spaces that stimulate movement and development and master the art of creating motor-rich environments that encourage infants and toddlers to thrive. Enroll today to transform your educational approach and promote optimal motor development.

    What You Will Learn:

    • Describe the characteristics of environments that support large and small motor development in infants and toddlers.
    • Plan and implement outdoor motor areas tailored to the developmental needs of infants and toddlers.
    • Understand the role of motor skills in overall child development and how to integrate supportive practices in your daily interactions.
    • Create engaging and safe spaces that promote motor skill acquisition and encourage active play and learning.
    Add to cartDone
  • Teaching to the Brain: Brain Development Principles for ECE

    Teaching to the Brain: Brain Development Principles for ECE

    $45.00

    Enroll Now!

    This course is a must for anyone involved in the early care and education of children. Whether you’re an early childhood educator, a daycare provider, or a caregiver, you’ll find valuable insights and practical tools to enhance your educational practices. Sign up today to start applying brain-based strategies that support healthy development and enrich children’s educational journeys!

    What You Will Learn:

    • The connection between developmental neuroscience and practical classroom application.
    • How brain development influences learning and behavior in early childhood.
    • The importance of relationships, communication, and play in brain development.
    • Strategies to enhance executive function and reduce stress in young learners.
    • Effective ways to promote curiosity, creativity, and effective communication in early learning environments.
    Add to cartDone
  • That's Mine! Understanding Peer Relationships in Infant Toddler Classrooms

    That’s Mine! Understanding Peer Relationships in Infant Toddler Classrooms

    $15.00

    Enroll Now!

    Ideal for educators keen to deepen their understanding of social development in infants and toddlers, this course provides strategies to support healthy peer interactions and the natural progression of social skills. Enroll today to effectively promote positive interactions in your classroom and create a nurturing environment for developing social competence.

    What You Will Learn:

    • Define and recognize the components of social competence in infants and toddlers.
    • Understand the role and development of friendships in the early years and how stages of play affect social interactions.
    • Match common play behaviors with their corresponding stages of play.
    • Implement practical strategies to foster an environment that encourages healthy peer interactions and social growth.
    Add to cartDone