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The value of humor and laughter in the lives of adults is well- documented: increased immunity, decreased pain, boosted serotonin levels, better stress management, and optimism. For young children, there are myriad benefits as well: increased problem-solving, critical thinking and perspective- taking; enhanced personal creativity; greater self-confidence; increased optimism and emotional intelligence. In this presentation, participants will explore their own perspective on humor and how humor functions in the lives of young children, along with its developmental benefits; identify specific techniques and activities to embed in planning and curriculum; and ways to use humor to deepen the emotional life of the classroom.

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The focus of this training is on helping participants effectively teach children how to communicate their needs without aggression. Participants will understand how anger is an important emotion and that children need to be able to express it in a healthy and nonaggressive manner.

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Perfecto para comenzar el año, únete a nosotros en un taller transformador diseñado para educadores de la primera infancia y proveedores de cuidado infantil que desean reavivar su pasión y redescubrir el profundo propósito detrás de esta importante labor. Esta sesión dinámica combina actividades reflexivas, interactivas e inspiracionales que te ayudarán a reconectar con tus pilares de motivación y a fortalecer tu compromiso con la formación de las generaciones futuras. Reflexionarás sobre las razones que te llevaron a este trabajo a fin de renovar tu dedicación, obtendrás nuevas perspectivas sobre el impacto de tu rol, explorarás estrategias de autocuidado para profundizar tu conexión con los niños, y participarás en actividades que renovarán tu entusiasmo por fomentar su desarrollo.

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This workshop will identify and describe the components of the guidance approach and the positive effects of utilizing this approach with young children. The workshop will provide examples of positive guidance techniques that can be used in the classroom. In addition, we'll work to understand the process of developing self control or self-regulation in children.

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This training will demonstrate to early childhood professionals the theory of Multiple Intelligence by well-known American psychologist Howard Gardner. Howard Gardner identified 8 forms of intelligences: musical-rhythmic, visual-spatial, verbal-linguistic, logical mathematical, bodily kinesthetic, interpersonal, intrapersonal and naturalistic. In this training we will examine each area of intelligence. Childcare professionals will develop an understanding of how each of these different areas will benefit and promote early childcare learning in their program. This training will help implement different styles of learning in childcare programs and incorporate parent collaboration.