Presented by: Dana Brumm This training looks at the importance of fostering early writing skills in early childhood. Explore how you can create authentic, and engaging writing experiences with children, while embedding important learning focus for development of emergent literacy.
Presented by: Curriculum Specialists and Leslie Hundt Please note: This training is mandatory for all Ebenezer Infant and Toddler team members All infant and toddler behaviors have meaning. Learn the developmental reasons why young children behave in ways that are challenging to adults. Discover key strategies for addressing behaviors adults find challenging and supporting infants and toddlers when they exhibit them.
Presented by: Ann McKillip Please note: This training is only open to employees of Ebenezer Child Care Centers. Description: This training is both instructional and participatory for all attendees. The attendees will learn and practice skills in CPR and First Aid for Infants, Children, and Adults. This training will prepare the attendee to be able to utilize the skills necessary to effectively respond in an emergency. The Trainer is certified by the American Red Cross Association.
Presented by: Ebenezer Curriculum Specialists This training helps teachers understand a process approach to art. Teachers are encouraged to explore art as a medium to communicate theories, thoughts, ideas, and emotions. Teachers will develop strategies to explore art mediums and to set the stage for artistic learning in their classrooms. Teachers are encouraged to connect classroom activities and content to meaningful and intentional art exploration.
The single best way to address challenging behaviors in young children today is to take steps to make sure that they never occur. While there is no universal magic wand for preventing challenging behaviors, there are several early intervention strategies that prevent challenging behaviors. These strategies include: (a) knowing yourself and your temperament, (b) scheduling, and (c) implementing rules, rituals, and routines. In this training gain strategies and resources to help in classroom management and help be more proactive with children with challenging behaviors. All participants must attend all 4 parts to receive registry credit. Part 1: 1/9/2024 6:30-8:30 pm at Main Office Part 2: 3/12/24 6:30-8:30 pm at Main Office Part 3: 5/14/24 6:30-8:30 pm at Main Office Part 4: 7/11/24 6:30-8:30 at Main Office
This training is both instructional and participatory for all attendees. The attendees will learn and practice skills in CPR and First Aid for Infants, Children, and Adults. This training will prepare the attendee to be able to utilize the skills necessary to effectively respond in an emergency situation. The Trainer is certified by the American Red Cross Association. This training is only for Ebenezer employees.
Effective early literacy instruction provides children with developmentally appropriate settings, materials, experiences, and social support that encourage early forms of reading and writing to flourish and develop. Step into a world of discovery when you link literacy and play to make your activities more meaningful and enjoyable for children. Learn to create and connect literacy to all areas of your classroom from art to social studies and more! In this learning track you will learn ways to elevate your literacy time to incorporate new interactive ways to use literacy props, flannel boards, writing activities and more. Part 1: January 25, 2024 6:30-8 pm Part 2: February 15, 2024 6:30-8 pm Part 3: March 28, 2024 6:30-8 pm
Attendees will learn how adult trauma and complex emotions can impact interactions with children. We'll do a refresher on the impact of trauma in the body and briefly discuss how patterns of trauma and trauma response can be passed down between generations. We'll then explore how adults and children co-regulate with one another and I will introduce the concepts of mirror neurons and polyvagel theory. We'll end with some actual strategies and tips to take with them. Part 1: January 31, 2024 6:30-8:30 pm at Oak Creek Part 2: February 28, 2024 6:30-8:30 pm at Oak Creek
This advanced training is for those who understand curriculum, planning and choosing child goals. In this training participants will take a deeper dive into curriculum as a systematic learning plan that follows a specific educational philosophy. It’s a combination of what you want children to learn, how you want them to learn, and how you plan to teach and assess learning. This class is only open to Ebenezer employees.
The purpose of this learning track is to deepen the book study participant's understanding of the power of the current early childhood topics. This will give educators an opportunity to discuss what they are learning and to apply it to their context and space. As they critically reflect on their practice in meaningful and relevant ways, this professional learning experience can be transformative. Book to be used will be based on interest of those participating. Part 1: February 7, 2024 6:30-7:30 pm - this event is virtual Part 2: March 6, 2024 6:30-7:30 pm - this event is virtual Part 3: April 3, 2024 6:30-7:30 pm - this event is virtual Part 4: May 8, 2024 6:30-7:30 pm - this event is virtual l