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

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