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: September 10, 2024, 6:30-8:30 pm Part 2: October 10, 2024, 6:30-8:30 pm Part 3: November 5, 2024, 6:30-8:30 pm

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.

Leading a classroom full of energetic littles can be exhilarating and challenging at the same time. Directing all that pent-up energy into your planned lessons and activities is a key skill of an early childhood educator. To help children be their most productive and get everything they can out of early learning, you need to apply classroom management strategies.  In this learning track learn what classroom management means and activities that you use as an educator use to keep your kids focused, on-task, engaged, organized, and behaving appropriately during your lessons. Part 1: September 25, 2024 6:30-8:00 pm at Oak Creek Center Part 2: October 23, 2024 6:30-8:00 pm at Oak Creek Center Part 3: November 12, 2024 6:30-8:00 pm at Oak Creek Center