Smart Start of Brunswick County – Shallotte Office

June 17th, 2026, from 6:00 to 8:00 pm: 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 survival-Recognize when someone needs CPR-Describe how to perform CPR with help from other bystanders-Give effective breaths by using…

June 10th, 2026, 6:30-8:30pm-Gentle De-Escalation Strategies:-$10 The participants will learn techniques on gentle de-escalation strategies for children: Stay calm and ground yourself, Lower Voice & Slow Body. Acknowledge the feeling first, reduce demands during big emotions, Acknowledge the Feeling first, offer space without abandonment, use simple reassuring words, model calm coping skills, focus on safety…

May 13th, 2026, 6:00-8:30 p.m. – 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 survival-Recognize when someone needs CPR-Describe how to perform CPR with help from other bystanders-Give effective breaths by using mouth-to-mouth or…

April 22, 2026, 6:00-8:30 p.m. – 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 survival-Recognize when someone needs CPR-Describe how to perform CPR with help from other bystanders-Give effective breaths by using mouth-to-mouth or…

March 18th, 2026 6:00-8:30 p.m. – 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 survival-Recognize when someone needs CPR-Describe how to perform CPR with help from other bystanders-Give effective breaths by using mouth-to-mouth or…

February 24th, 2026 6:00-8:30 p.m. – 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 survival-Recognize when someone needs CPR-Describe how to perform CPR with help from other bystanders-Give effective breaths by using mouth-to-mouth or…

January 13, 2026   6:00-8:30 p.m. – 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 survival-Recognize when someone needs CPR-Describe how to perform CPR with help from other bystanders-Give effective breaths by using mouth-to-mouth or…

December 10th, 6:00-8:30 p.m. – Heart Saver Pediatric CPR/First Aid/ AED – $35 Participants will learn essential techniques in CPR and First Aid, including: – Understanding how high-quality CPR improves survival rates for children and infants – Explaining the concepts of the chain of survival – Recognizing when someone needs CPR – Demonstrating how to…

November 17, 6:30-7:30 p.m. – Yoga for Mental Health – $8 Participants will learn practical yoga-based tools to enhance their mental well-being and create calm, connected classroom environments. They will explore the mind-body connection, discover how yoga supports mental health, and examine the unique stressors associated with preschool teaching. Additionally, participants will learn simple breathing…

November 12, 6:00-8:30 p.m. – Heart Saver Pediatric CPR/First Aid/ AED – $35 Participants will learn essential techniques in CPR and First Aid, including: – Understanding how high-quality CPR improves survival rates for children and infants – Explaining the concepts of the chain of survival – Recognizing when someone needs CPR – Demonstrating how to…

October 22, 6:30–8:30 pm - 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 in the classroom.  The participants will gain an overview of what ERS has to say about extending learning through exploration and creativity. Training…

October 15 , 6:00-8:30 p.m. – Heart Saver Pediatric CPR/First Aid/ AED – $35 Participants will learn essential techniques in CPR and First Aid, including: – Understanding how high-quality CPR improves survival rates for children and infants – Explaining the concepts of the chain of survival – Recognizing when someone needs CPR – Demonstrating how…