Many important early milestones occur in the first five years that impact a child’s communication and language skills. This session takes a closer look at communication and language development in all children, including Dual Language Learners.
Better understand the development of social and emotional skills as they correlate to key milestones in the first five years. Based on work by ZERO TO THREE.
As ECE professionals, one of the most important things we do is supervise children. This session will review regulations regarding supervision, discuss consequences and the role of a supervision policy, and learn strategies for more effective supervision on your watch.
Executive functioning is the mind’s “air traffic controller.” We’ll examine the link between early milestones and the development of cognitive skills in the first five years. Based on work by ZERO TO THREE.
DAP is frequently used term in ECE, but is not always understood. Explore the five components of DAP to maximize instruction, enhance development, and build relationships with families.
We are all born with a natural temperament. Are you flexible, cautious, or feisty? Could what we perceive as challenging behavior really be a clash in temperament traits? Learn how understanding temperament will help you better plan for the children in your care.
How can teachers best support children's learning? The key is how you engage with children throughout the day. Based on the book "Powerful Interactions: How to Connect with Children to Extend Their Learning," this session will help you become more intentional in your teaching.
Challenging behaviors are the product of multiple factors that may not be easy to see. Learn how to identify and address the underlying causes to create a more peaceful classroom.
What makes up high-quality infant and toddler care? Learn the importance of attachment and relationships in learning and development, examine aspects of the ITERS and PA Early Learning Standards, and share ideas that support healthy infant and toddler development.
@thelearninglamp:Today was a fun day as preschoolers learned about sedimentary rocks and how they are formed. To make learning FUN, they created a snack that used chocolate candies, graham crackers and marshmallows whose stickiness allowed all the sediments to stick together - just like a sedimentary rock.
@thelearninglamp:Snap, crackle, pop! What a fun way to learn about our five senses than by conducting science experiments using pop rock candy.
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The Learning Lamp is looking for Child Care Workers to work at our Northern Cambria child care center. Positions will be assistants to lead classroom teachers or floaters to help cover breaks. Centers are open Monday through Friday from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Responsibilities for Child Care Staff include: interacting with the children on a regular basis, changing diapers, preparing meals, parent communication, cleaning and much more! Apply today thelearninglamp.workbrightats.com/jobs/554123-92234.html... See MoreSee Less
