This interactive training examines how intentional environmental design influences child behavior, safety, engagement, and curriculum in school-age settings. Participants will analyze environmental philosophies and apply practical strategies to reduce behavior challenges, increase independence, and create developmentally appropriate learning opportunities.
This interactive training examines how intentional environmental design influences child behavior, safety, engagement, and curriculum in school-age settings. Participants will analyze environmental philosophies and apply practical strategies to reduce behavior challenges, increase independence, and create developmentally appropriate learning opportunities. Presenter: Lesley Lawrence. This session will not count for OCFS training credit.
This interactive training examines how intentional environmental design influences child behavior, safety, engagement, and curriculum in school-age settings. Participants will analyze environmental philosophies and apply practical strategies to reduce behavior challenges, increase independence, and create developmentally appropriate learning opportunities. Presenter: Lesley Lawrence. This session will not count for OCFS training credit.
This workshop will give participants insight and resources to create fun, socially responsive engagement opportunities for families inside and outside of after-school communities.
It is important to build up positive relationships not only with the children, but their families as well. In this session, we will be discussing why this is important, strategies for positive communication, and ways to increase family involvement in the program's day to day.
It is important to build up positive relationships not only with the children, but their families as well. In this session, we will be discussing why this is important, strategies for positive communication, and ways to increase family involvement in the program's day to day.
There are many ways to engage everyday people, including children, in ongoing scientific research. Learn about citizen science and how you can engage young people in participating in actual scientific research efforts.
Now that summer is here, it is prime time to take advantage of the warm weather and get the kids outside to play and explore. In this session, we will look at what high-quality outdoor environments look like, the benefits of outdoor play, and practical ways to engage children in learning outdoors.
Descripción: THIS WORKSHOP WILL BE CONDUCTED IN SPANISH ONLY. Comprender lo que el comportamiento de los niños está comunicando es una parte fundamental de las interacciones diarias de los educadores de la primera infancia. Muchas veces, ese comportamiento puede interpretarse como mala conducta. Aprenda a diferenciar entre conductas centradas en el adulto y conductas centradas...
This interactive training will introduce out-of-school time professionals to the core principles of Project-Based Learning (PBL) and how it can increase engagement, collaboration, and critical thinking among school-aged children. Participants will explore developmentally appropriate PBL strategies through hands-on activities and discussions, while building a practical action plan and sample schedule to implement a long-term project...