Need FREE continuing education hours? Don’t want to travel? Pull up a comfortable chair and join us on the web!
These web-based sessions are for Early Childhood Professionals. The webinars are offered once a month from October to March. Watch live or a recording up to a week after the live session. Click on the webinar below to register. Registration closes Sunday at Noon before the webinar.
These webinars are accepted in Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas, Georgia, Arizona, Wisconsin, Michigan, Missouri, and South Dakota. If you are a resident of Michigan or Wisconsin it will take approximately 3 weeks to receive your registry credit. You will not need to take any additional steps to receive your credit once you have provided your registry number on your evaluation.
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Webinars
Early Childhood Screenings for Health
Early childhood screenings for vision, hearing, developmental milestones and early childhood caries (dental decay) are critical to optimal growth and development and lifelong health.
Naturally Learning: Finding Curriculum in Outdoor and Nature Play
Increased outdoor and nature play in early childhood education programs have benefits for children, teachers, and the environment, but many teachers worry that more opportunities for outdoor and nature play will mean less time for teaching the knowledge and skills prescribed in the curriculum.
Laying the Foundation: Tools for Building Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health in the Classroom
In this session, we will explore the foundation of infant and early childhood mental health including brain development, social and emotional skills, and executive functions. We will share practical strategies teachers can use in their classrooms to promote mental health in early childhood.
The Importance of Sensory Play
Sensory play enhances the way in which a child reacts to their environment through sight, touch, taste, smell and auditory. We will explore how to add play activities that encourage a child to explore materials which stimulate these senses.
Growing Up Healthy with Fruits and Vegetables
We will enjoy exploring all things related to fruits and vegetables - from boosting consumption with child-friendly tips and tricks to ensuring their safety.
RELAX - Alternatives to Anger for Parents and Caregivers
Everyone gets angry, including young children. RELAX for parents and caregivers explores the anger and strong emotions experienced by infants, toddlers, and preschoolers.
