October 16th 6:30-8:30pm- A Natural Choice Bringing Outdoors Inside $10- Participants will learn that exploring the natural world provides rich, authentic learning experiences. Outdoor learning offers young children’s opportunities to ignite their creativity and imaginations, as well as cultivate problem-solving skills. Participants will learn that just from exploring a small patch of grass, a single…

October 22nd Transitions Infants and Toddlers $10- Participants will learn to create playfulness in transitions: Participants will learn that too many transitions can lead to disruptive behaviors. Participants will learn to be aware of how their students react to how transitions affect them. Participants will have the opportunity to create transitional activities for their classrooms.…

November 6th 6:00-8:30pm – Heart Saver Pediatric CPR/First Aid/AED $35- Participants will learn techniques of CPR/First Aid -Describe how high-quality CPR improves survival (Child-Infant)-Explain the concepts of the chain of…

November 12th 6:30-8:30pm-ITS-SIDS $10-Learn to define Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, identify external stressors, and risk factors, list the components of a Safe Sleep Policy, understand how the NC Child Care…

November 19th 6:30-8:30pm – Building Your Bounce $10 – Understanding Risk and Protective Factors. We will discuss the terms “risk factors” and “protective factors” to gain an understanding of the…

November 20th 6:30-8:30pm- Fall Activities $10- Participants will have the opportunity to engage in hands-on activities. They will learn about seasonal explorations and how to apply that to all centers…

December 11th 6:30-8:30pm-ITS-SIDS $10-Learn to define Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, identify external stressors, and risk factors, list the components of a Safe Sleep Policy, understand how the NC Child Care…

December 17th 6:30-8:30pm- Music in the Brain $10- Music plays a powerful role in the lives of young children. Through music, infants and toddlers can come to a better understanding…