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Inspiring Interactions: Exploring the Transitional Kindergarten Teacher’s Role in Interest Areas
30
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Are you interested in maximizing positive child outcomes by offering Choice Time? Are you curious about how you can intentionally address the Objectives for Development and Learning within interest areas? If so, Inspiring Interactions: Exploring the Teacher’s Role in Interest Areas, is for you! During this 6-hour advanced session for users of The Creative Curriculum® for Transitional Kindergarten, participants will discover techniques for facilitating important content learning, including literacy and mathematics learning, in interest areas. Participants will be introduced to a collection of helpful teaching strategies that nurture creativity, encourage problem-solving, and engage children in critical thinking. Through discussions and activities, teachers will examine their role in supporting, and extending, high quality play experiences during Choice Time. Additionally, teachers will practice aligning Objectives for Development and Learning, along with associated support strategies, to child-led play scenarios. Participants will leave the session equipped with the tools and skills needed to make Choice Time one of the most important and impactful times of the instructional day. Note: Available for CA programs using The Creative Curriculum® for Transitional Kindergarten: California only.
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Prerequisites:
Introduction to The Creative Curriculum®
Transitional Kindergarten
Creative Curriculum
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The Power of STEAM: Leading Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts, and Mathematics Learning With The Creative Curriculum® for Transitional Kindergarten
30
Max Participants
STEAM (science, technology, engineering, the arts, and mathematics) serves as an integrative approach to teaching that allows children to explore, question, research, create, and discover. During this 6-hour session, participants will examine the many facets of STEAM and explore its connection to the objectives for development and learning. Educators will learn how to integrate science and technology throughout the day and will discover how in-depth, project-based investigations support STEAM learning in the transitional kindergarten classroom. Participants will unpack strategies for teaching children about physical science, life science, the earth and the environment, and, through hands-on interactive activities, explore the four steps of the engineering design process. Users of The Creative Curriculum® for Transitional Kindergarten will also learn how Teaching Guides and the Daily Resources help support STEAM planning. Note: Available for CA programs using The Creative Curriculum® for Transitional Kindergarten: California only.
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Prerequisites:
Introduction to The Creative Curriculum®
Transitional Kindergarten
Creative Curriculum
1 Day
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Language and Literacy in The Creative Curriculum® for Transitional Kindergarten: California
30
Max Participants
This 1-day session offers an opportunity to explore The Creative Curriculum® for Transitional Kindergarten resources that support your language and literacy program. Through interactive large- and small-group experiences and individual reflection, participants will learn how the wealth of materials included in The Creative Curriculum® for Transitional Kindergarten help teachers engage children in meaningful language and literacy experiences. You will learn how research relates to The Creative Curriculum® for Transitional Kindergarten approach and how to use the resources effectively. By the end of this session, participants will be able to articulate how their programs will implement The Creative Curriculum® for Transitional Kindergarten to help children build a strong foundation for life-long language and literacy learning. Note: Available for CA programs using The Creative Curriculum® for Transitional Kindergarten: California only.
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Prerequisites:
Introduction to The Creative Curriculum®
Transitional Kindergarten
Creative Curriculum
1 Day
1 Day
Mathematics in The Creative Curriculum® for Transitional Kindergarten: California
30
Max Participants
During this 1-day session, participants will become familiar with research related to how transitional kindergarten children learn mathematical concepts and process skills. Participants will examine the components of mathematics that form the basis of instruction and explore ways to incorporate developmentally appropriate mathematical activities in meaningful ways throughout the day. Note: Available for CA programs using The Creative Curriculum® for Transitional Kindergarten: California only.
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Prerequisites:
Introduction to The Creative Curriculum®
Transitional Kindergarten
Creative Curriculum
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The Creative Curriculum® for Preschool: The First Six Weeks – Spanish
30
Max Participants
The first six weeks of school lay the foundation for the rest of the year. The time invested in building trusting relationships with children and families fosters the creation of a classroom community that values kindness, risk-taking, and exploration. This 3-hour session, facilitated in Spanish, offers participants specific strategies for using The First Six Weeks: Building Your Classroom Community Teaching Guide and related The Creative Curriculum® for Preschool resources to engage children in meaningful learning experiences and set up and maintain the indoor and outdoor environments.
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Prerequisites:
Introduction to The Creative Curriculum®
Preschool
Creative Curriculum
0.5 Day
0.5 Day
Introduction to The Creative Curriculum® Cloud for Infants, Toddlers & Twos – Spanish
30
Max Participants
The Creative Curriculum® Cloud couples our leading early childhood curriculum with powerful digital planning tools. During this 3-hour session, participants will explore the dynamic teaching resources available in the Creative Curriculum® Cloud Digital Content Library. Participants will discover the MyTeachingStrategies® Family app and investigate impactful family engagement strategies. Additionally, participants will learn how to use The Creative Curriculum® Cloud to streamline their planning and individualize learning experiences for children.
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Prerequisites:
Introduction to The Creative Curriculum®
Infants, Toddlers & Twos
Creative Curriculum
0.5 Day
0.5 Day
Introduction to The Creative Curriculum® Cloud for Preschool – Spanish
30
Max Participants
The Creative Curriculum® Cloud couples our leading early childhood curriculum with powerful digital planning tools. During this 3-hour session, facilitated in Spanish, participants will explore the dynamic teaching resources available in the Creative Curriculum® Cloud Digital Content Library. Participants will discover the MyTeachingStrategies® Family app and investigate impactful family engagement strategies. Additionally, participants will learn how to use The Creative Curriculum® Cloud to streamline their planning and individualize learning experiences for children.
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Prerequisites:
Introduction to The Creative Curriculum®
Preschool
Creative Curriculum
0.5 Day
1 Day
Responsive Planning With The Creative Curriculum for Infants, Toddlers & Twos
30
Max Participants
Responsive planning is an essential component of The Creative Curriculum® for Infants, Toddlers & Twos. Equipped with an understanding of a child’s knowledge, skills, and abilities, caregivers can plan appropriate routines and engaging experiences that help children flourish. During this 1-day session for teachers and caregivers, participants will discover the power of responsive planning and explore strategies for incorporating responsive caregiving and teaching into everyday classroom practice. Participants will discuss the importance of family partnerships and learn how gather information from families that can inform responsive teaching practices. To strengthen the planning process, participants will examine how high-quality documentation can enhance responsive planning and promote young children’s growth and development. Finally, teachers and caregivers will practice using The Creative Curriculum® for Infants, Toddlers & Twos planning forms, and users of The Creative Curriculum® Cloud will practice creating individual and group plans within the Teach area.
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Prerequisites:
Introduction to The Creative Curriculum®
Infants, Toddlers & Twos
Creative Curriculum
1 Day
0.5 Day
Leading an Inclusive Early Childhood Program
30
Max Participants
During this administrator-focused session, participants will discover the principles of high-quality inclusion and the framework of Universal Design for Learning. Program leaders will be introduced to impactful strategies that support the inclusion of young children, with and without disabilities, and their families. Participants will also examine the essential components of the IFSP and IEP and will learn how to align IEP goals with the objectives for development and learning. Throughout the session, administrators will discuss strategies for leading collaborative teams that support the learning and development of children with disabilities. Finally, to communicate the importance of inclusion to families and other stakeholders, session participants will draft inclusion statements for their programs.
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Grades 1-3
Infants, Toddlers & Twos
Kindergarten
Preschool
0.5 Day
1 Day
Social-Emotional Development and Learning Within The Creative Curriculum for Infants, Toddlers & Twos
30
Max Participants
A child’s strong social-emotional development provides an unyielding foundation for all learning. During this 1-day session, participants will explore their role in promoting the healthy social-emotional development of infants, toddlers, and twos. Participants will discover practical strategies for building a positive relationship with each child and strategies for promoting positive relationships between and among children. In addition, caregivers will explore and practice implementing a variety of strategies for fostering strong family partnerships. Participants will be introduced to developmentally appropriate expectations for children’s behaviors and will learn how to leverage positive guidance strategies. Caregivers and teachers will also discuss practices for navigating challenging behaviors, such as biting and temper tantrums.
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Prerequisites:
Introduction to The Creative Curriculum®
Infants, Toddlers & Twos
Creative Curriculum
1 Day
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