Preschoolers are natural mathematicians! They stack blocks, sort materials at clean -up time and make many comparisons throughout the day. Math instruction for early learners is not about memorizing a set of rules and concepts. Young children must have various opportunities to make sense of their world, form logical connections, and discuss their thoughts and […]

To increase the ability of child care workers to take an active role in Dental Health.

VPK provider meeting to discuss NEW contracting process for 2018-2019 school year using the OEL Provider Portal. All providers who plan to offer VPK are highly encouraged to attend. No in-service hours or CEUs will be offered.

VPK provider meeting to discuss NEW contracting process for 2018-2019 school year using the OEL Provider Portal. All providers who plan to offer VPK are highly encouraged to attend. No in-service hours or CEUs will be offered.

CPR and First Aid classes, cash and checks only. Cost: $45 for both classes Call Mr. Forman at 239-357-7970 to register for both classes. Please enter through the back of the building.

VPK provider meeting to discuss NEW contracting process for 2018-2019 school year using the OEL Provider Portal. All providers who plan to offer VPK are highly encouraged to attend. No in-service hours or CEUs will be offered.

Child Care workers will have a better understanding of the importance of car seat safety.

Staff will have a better understanding of SUID/SIDS and how to promote safe sleep practice in the child care setting.

To teach child care workers about the Blue Zones Project, and how to use Blue Zones principles to create a school environment that teaches healthy lifestyle choices to improve students' well-being.

Participants will be aware of potential disaster situations in early child care settings and verbalize appropriate responses to those situations.

Child Care workers will have increased confidence in dealing with and prevention of Asthma episodes.

To help support teachers in fostering the use of creative, and explorative play in the block center. To identify ways to use the block center to teach numbers, literacy, and problem solving skills.

Participants will learn what materials are appropriate for learning centers and how to use them. Discussion will explore creative and different materials to enhance learning through play in centers. Participants will be able to describe effective methods of encouraging hands on experiences for children that provides evidence of and the growth of numeracy, literacy, and […]

Completing assessments on children accurately and documenting their progress is essential for intentional planning and teaching. Participants will become familiar with the Widely Held Expectations, progression indicators and related behaviors.

Preparing Children for Collier County Public Schools Kindergarten success: focus on STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, mathematics).

Preparing Children for Collier County Public Schools Kindergarten success: focus on STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, mathematics).

Child Care workers will learn fun and creative ways to boost children's activity and will understand the importance of healthy foods and beverages. CEU's paid for by UF for attendees from SR facilities only which are not yet Let's Move! recognized and who attend a minimum of 3 sessions. Usual fee for CEU's apply to […]

Preschoolers are natural mathematicians! They stack blocks, sort materials at clean -up time and make many comparisons throughout the day. Math instruction for early learners is not about memorizing a set of rules and concepts. Young children must have various opportunities to make sense of their world, form logical connections, and discuss their thoughts and […]

Completing assessments on children accurately and documenting their progress is essential for intentional planning and teaching. Participants will become familiar with the Widely Held Expectations, progression indicators and related behaviors.

Los participantes analizarán las conductas inapropiadas de los niños y considerarán posibles soluciones. Estrategias para enseñar a los niños habilidades sociales y prevenir comportamientos inapropiados antes de que ocurran serán discutidas en grupos.