Smart Start of Brunswick County

April 17th 6:00-8:30 p.m. – HeartSaver 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 a mask…

April 9th 6:30-8:30p.m.- Stages of Play Birth-36 Months $10 - Participants will learn how infants and toddlers develop play skills from birth to three. What toys and activities are appropriate for their age. Participants will learn the different stages of play., 0-6 months-Sensory Play. 6-12 months. Discovering Play Connections 12-24 months-Problem solving. Solving 24-26 months-Using…

March 19th 6:30-8:30pm Daily Mental Health Check $10 - Participants will learn how to conduct health and mental checks. The participants will learn to improve their understanding of conducting the daily health check. The participants will create materials to use in their classrooms to support mental health and well-being. The participants will become familiar with…

March 12th 6:30-8:30pm- Loose Parts $10- This training will explore how to use loose parts during indoor play and outdoor play.  The training will help to foster the children's imagination and help enhance the play in the classroom. The teachers will also learn how to integrate developmentally appropriate loose parts into the art center. NC…

March 4th 6:30-8:30pm – How to Engage Children in Circle Time $10 - Participants will learn ways to reduce challenging behaviors during circle-time. They will learn to deal with some typical behaviors generally observed during circle-time: such as; hitting, kicking and playing materials. The purpose of the training is to explore ways to create quality…

February 19th 6:30-8:30pm – Open Ended Art $10 - Participants will learn to integrate the monthly theme into free art projects. ERS and NC FELDS will be imbedded throughout the PowerPoint. Open-ended art will increase fine-motor and hand-eye coordination through using different types of art media. Participants will learn that art can be both invigorating,…

February 12th 6:00-8:30pm- Heart Saver Pediatric First Aid/CPR/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 a mask for all age groups-Use…

February 7th 6:30-8:30pm- Block Play $10 - Participants will learn how the block area can encompass more than just building. All the learning domains will be included. NC FELDS and Scales will be aligned with the materials from the block-area. The participants will learn how to extend and scaffold children's learning.   Training will be…

January 29th 6:00-8:30pm- Heart Saver Pediatric First Aid/CPR/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 a mask for all age groups-Use…

January 23rd 6:30-8:30pm – Where’s The Math $10 - Participants will: Understand that learning math is grounded in conceptual understanding. Participants will learn that mathematizing means seeing math in daily life and using mathematical language and concepts to frame, analyze, and explore situations. Participants will learn that mathematizing is: Engaging children in talking about their…

January 9th 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 regulations and best practices support infant sleep safety and help to reduce the risk of SIDS and suffocation, list procedures for responding to an…