Childcare Training: The Power of Play - Butler
December 12, 2024In-personButler
In this workshop, developed by University of Missouri Extension, participants will learn the importance of play for children's development and be able to identify specific skills that are developed through play. We will discuss bias related to what children play with and how they express…
Preschool Child Care Collaborative Network: Executive Function in the Preschool Classroom
January 25, 2025In-personHillsboro
This session is for early childhood educators. It qualifies for 1 clock hour in MOPD. In this course, we will explore executive function in preschoolers, defining what it is and how teachers can best support the development of executive function skills in their preschool…
Preschool Child Care Collaborative Network: Promoting Healthy Eating with Preschoolers
January 25, 2025In-personHillsboro
This session is for early childhood educators. It qualifies for 1 clock hour through MOPD. Habits formed in early childhood can last a lifetime, so it is important that young children learn healthy eating habits. This training will focus on strategies for teaching the children in your preschool…
Preschool Child Care Collaborative Network: Indoor Physical Activity and Movement with Preschoolers
January 25, 2025In-personHillsboro
This session is for early childhood educators and is eligible for 1 MOPD Clock Hour. Gross motor skill development is an important part of early childhood. Preschool children need time and space throughout the day to engage in gross motor activities. What if it is too hot or too cold or raining…
Preschool Child Care Collaborative Network: Creating Developmentally Appropriate Environments in Preschool Classrooms
March 29, 2025In-personHillsboro
This session is for early child care educators and qualifies for 1 MOPD Clock Hour. This training will help child care professionals providing services for preschoolers think through how they can arrange their environment and provide and organize materials to best support the developmental needs…
Preschool Child Care Collaborative Network: I Can Do It! Supporting Independence
March 29, 2025In-personHillsboro
This session is for child care educators and qualifies for 1 MOPD Hour. Fostering independence in young children builds self-esteem and self-confidence and helps to avoid over-reliance on adults. This training will focus on developmentally appropriate practice to help preschoolers develop…
Preschool Child Care Collaborative Network: Infusing Science, Technology, Engineering & Math in Preschool Programs
March 29, 2025In-personHillsboro
This program is for child care educators and qualifies for 1 MOPD clock hour. As our world rapidly advances, the importance of developing skills and knowledge in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) is increasingly relevant. Early childhood is one of the best times to lay the…