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Introduction to The Creative Curriculum® for Transitional Kindergarten: California
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This highly interactive 1-day session introduces participants to The Creative Curriculum® for Transitional Kindergarten: California. Participants will become familiar with the 38 objectives for development and learning that inform every aspect of teaching. They will then explore and practice using the components of the curriculum, including knowledge-building volumes, Teaching Guides, Mighty Minutes®, Intentional Teaching Experiences, Book Discussion Cards®, Highlights High Five Bilingüe®, Book Conversation Cards®, and other resources to enhance teaching and learning. Note: Available for CA programs using The Creative Curriculum® for Transitional Kindergarten: California only.
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Transitional Kindergarten
Creative Curriculum
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Discovering Studies for Transitional Kindergarten: California
30
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This 3-hour session is designed to help teachers using The Creative Curriculum® for Transitional Kindergarten effectively implement studies in their classrooms. Participants will learn how to choose appropriate study topics, understand how to prepare for a study, and investigate how to effectively implement a study from beginning to end. Through hands-on interactive experiences, participants will be introduced to the three parts of a study and the benefits of conducting long-term investigations with children. Additionally, participants will learn how to address the objectives for development and learning in meaningful ways during a study and how to include families and the community in children’s learning. Note: Available for CA programs using The Creative Curriculum® for Transitional Kindergarten: California only.
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Introduction to The Creative Curriculum®
Transitional Kindergarten
Creative Curriculum
0.5 Day
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Inspiring Interactions: Exploring the Transitional Kindergarten Teacher’s Role in Interest Areas
30
Max Participants
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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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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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
Immerse yourself in a comprehensive 6-hour exploration of The Creative Curriculum® for Transitional Kindergarten, uncovering its rich resources designed to bolster your language and literacy program. Engage in interactive large- and small-group activities, complemented by individual reflection, to masterfully utilize the curriculum’s treasure trove of materials.Delve into the research underpinning The Creative Curriculum® for Transitional Kindergarten approach and gain hands-on experience in its effective implementation. By the session’s conclusion, you will learn how to confidently integrate The Creative Curriculum® for Transitional Kindergarten seamlessly into your program, empowering young learners to establish a solid foundation for lifelong language and literacy success.
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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
Unlock the Magic of Math! Embark on a six-hour journey into the captivating world of early childhood mathematics. We’ll explore how young minds master numbers, shapes, and patterns, guided by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) framework. Armed with tools from The Creative Curriculum®️ for Transitional Kindergarten, you’ll learn to craft a thriving classroom brimming with playful ways to experiment with numbers and operations, build spatial awareness, master measurement, discover patterns, and analyze data seamlessly into everyday routines. Discover practical strategies for planning age-appropriate experiences that spark mathematical thinking and ignite a lifelong love of learning in your young mathematicians!
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Introduction to The Creative Curriculum®
Transitional Kindergarten
Creative Curriculum
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0.5 Day
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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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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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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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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Introduction to The Creative Curriculum®
Infants, Toddlers & Twos
Creative Curriculum
1 Day
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