Curriculum
Project-Based Learning
A project approach is an in-depth study of a real-life topic by either an individual child, a group of children, or an entire class. Children
Category: Workshops for Educators
Curriculum
Crazy but True: MA Guidelines can be Easy and Fun to Use
Having some trouble with the MA guidelines? You can use any household item, recyclable material, object from nature, or book to spark a child’s natural
Curriculum
Re-Examining Circle Time
Take a step back and reflect on the purpose of circle time. Is circle time a necessary part of your day? What are the goals
Temperament & Learning Styles
Understanding Temperament and its Ties to Behavior
Have you ever wondered why you find some children easier to work with than others? Come to this workshop to learn about your own temperament
Temperament & Learning Styles
Kids who Push our Buttons: Understanding the Dynamics of Goodness-of-Fit
Do you work with children who seem to always to push your buttons? Do you find yourself avoiding these children or feeling like you just
Temperament & Learning Styles
Learning how to Recognize and Cultivate Children’s Learning Styles
Can you show me that again? We all learn a little differently. This workshop will look at a variety of learning styles. There will be
Special Needs
When to Worry, What to Do: How to Determine when to Refer a Child for a Mental Health Consultation
Educators are concerned about the overall well-being of the children with whom they work. However, it is often difficult to assess emotional and behavioral issues.
Special Needs
Red Flags: Identifying Children with Developmental Differences
Educators often have children in their care about whom they worry. We will focus on identifying issues of concern in the developmental progress of children
Special Needs
Helping Children who Struggle with Social Skills
For many children, social skills come easily. Some, however, seem to struggle with basic skills related to peer relationships. These children find it difficult to
Special Needs
Understanding Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders
Autism Spectrum Disorders are becoming increasingly prevalent, yet they remain broad and confusing diagnoses for young children. We will examine and identify red flags for