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Home-based child care providers work in isolation, but they do not have to navigate their careers alone. This firsthand, heart-centered training is all about changing that. Together, we will explore simple, real-life ways to connect with other child care educators and tap into local networks, resources, and opportunities. Through open conversation, creative activities, and practical tools, home-based child care providers will build new relationships, rediscover their sense of community, and walk away with a personalized networking plan to stay connected and supported in today’s complex child care system.

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Social Emotional Development focuses on children’s milestone on developing the abilities to regulate themselves which includes their attention, emotions, behavior and how to form positive relationships with their peer. These skills are crucial in supporting children develop and grow in their environment and make sense of what’s going on around them. The ability to navigate their thinking and emotions will enhance their communication skills, promote self confidence, and explore their environment with ease and comfort.

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This educational workshop encourages participant's creativity to use powerful tools within stories, fables and rhymes in their classroom. Through the use of these tools we will address many aspects of different emotions, values, behaviors and situations affecting a child's life. Participants will explore ideas to create a learning environment full of "stories" and to create new ones.

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Esta capacitación es de naturaleza teórica-práctica y proporciona al proveedor de cuidado infantil en el hogar una visión introductoria de carácter general sobre conceptos básicos, principios y fundamentos de Gestión y Administración de hogares de cuidado infantil con la finalidad de que el participante logre involucrarse en el campo empresarial y desarrolle habilidades administrativas y tenga en claro y presente la filosofía de mejora continua en su trabajo diario.

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Project-Based Learning (PBL) isn’t just for classrooms, it’s a powerful, play-centered way to spark curiosity and deeper learning in children right in your home child care setting. This introductory session will break down what PBL really looks like for toddlers through school-age kids. We’ll explore how to follow children’s natural interests, ask meaningful questions, and guide them in creating hands-on project. Children need to learn how to work in groups and teams to provide them with leadership and teamwork skills to support their future education and careers. This training will provide you with easy strategies, real examples, and the confidence to start learning projects with your group of children.

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Este taller ofrece a los participantes la oportunidad de explorar estudios sociales y las áreas que esta materia cubre. Además se analizara la importancia y maneras diversas para envolver a los niños pequeños en la geografía, historia, y civismo en los años de infancia a través de actividades fáciles y divertidas.

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Technology is a constant presence in children’s lives. In this digital world young children are familiar with the use of tablets, computers, and smartphones. While technology can promote learning and creativity, overuse can impact children’s physical health, social-emotional development, and attention spans. This training explores how technology affects young children’s growth and what strategies child care providers can use to create healthy digital habits. Participants will learn how to integrate technology meaningfully in early learning environments while supporting face-to-face interactions, imaginative play, and family partnerships. Together, we’ll discuss current research, share real-life experiences, and reflect on our own technology practices to create balance and connection for the children we serve.

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Authentic Assessment has many uses in child care settings. Authentic assessment can inform our knowledge about children through the use of observation, use of video & conversations with families.  Through this shared discovery, child care providers can learn specifics about the child's "Who, What & How" questions. Let's join together to consider how Authentic Assessment can assist us in intervention planning, assessing if our interventions are working & whether further evaluation is warranted.