WORKSHOPS
Workshops on MiRegistry
I aspire to provide training sessions that are transformative and bring insight. They are structured so participants understand the why and how of any topic we present as well as reflect on how the information can be best implemented. One of the goals for every presentation is that early childhood professionals will be able to take away materials they can apply the next day, as these workshops give us a common understanding and view point in supporting early childhood development.
The workshops listed below are those approved in Michigan’s statewide training system, MiRegistry. Unless listed otherwise, these workshops are two hour sessions. New workshops are frequently developed to support specific professional development goals so feel free to contact me to explore further ideas that would best meet your organization's needs.
Art with Infants and Toddlers
(MiRegistry no. 106410)
Learn about the importance of engaging in artistic activities with infants and toddlers and how to use art to enhance sensory experiences. We will learn about and experiment with infant/toddler friendly art materials as well as learn ways to overcome some of the common obstacles to doing art with infants and toddlers.
Baby Doll Circle Time
(MiRegistry no. 119429)
Looking for a way to help toddlers increase their social emotional skills? Learn about Baby Doll Circle Time! This curriculum builds on positive adult interactions with toddlers to help them practice those same skills with dolls. Add this wonderful tool to your skill set.
Blocks and Ramps: Building STEM skills with Infants and Toddlers
(MiRegistry no. 119279)
Discover how to add more STEM activities for infants and toddlers with the use of blocks and ramps. Participants will learn about the developmental stages of block and ramp play and how it relates to STEM concepts. We will discuss appropriate inexpensive materials that can be used and what other outcomes infant-toddler caregivers have found when using ramps and blocks at this young age.
Cultural Competency in Infant-Toddler Care
(MiRegistry no. 114924)
Participants will learn how being cultural competent is reflected in their everyday work with families and children. They will participate in activities and discussion that helps them understand their own cultural lens and how that applies to their work with infants and toddlers.
Let's Get Gabby-Promoting Infant/Toddler Communication
(MiRegistry no. 106420)
Learn the importance of language for building the brains of infants and toddlers. We will cover ways to enhance language techniques child care providers already use to build.
Math as Part of Everyday Play for Infants and Toddlers
(MiRegistry no. 106411)
In this workshop, learn how math is part of your everyday play with infants and toddlers. Participants will learn ways to increase basic math skills that are already part of daily routines.
Protective Urges: Working with the Feeling of Parents and Providers
(MiRegistry no. 106422)
Learn strategies that care providers and teachers can use to ease parents’ concerns about using infant/toddler care. We will also explore steps that they can take to work through their own feelings about relating to parents when dealing with difficult issues. Ways of dealing with the stress will also be introduced.
Science and Math for Infants and Toddlers
(MiRegistry no. 117390)
In this workshop, learn how infants and toddlers are doing math and science all the time. Participants will learn fun ways to enhance foundation skills that can easily be part of daily routines.
Stress Management for Infant-Toddler Caregivers
(MiRegistry no. 106412)
Learn important techniques that will lower your stress and those that can be used with infants and toddlers. We will practice and discuss techniques such as deep breathing, touch and positive thinking among others many that you can use during your daily routines.
Using Loose Parts and Treasure Baskets in Infant Toddler Care
(MiRegistry no. 121905)
This virtual course will introduce participants to using loose parts and treasure baskets with infants and toddlers to enhance their environments. Participants will why loose part play is important to how children learn and think about themselves. Participants will learn about many types of easy and fun everyday objects that can be used in loose parts and treasure basket play.
Working with Biters and Other Issues: Behavior Management in Toddler classrooms
(MiRegistry no. 106424)
This workshop will cover the basics of toddler development and how it relates self –regulation or self- control. It will discuss some of the latest discoveries for teaching toddler self-regulation and understanding sensory integration issues for biters. Participants will learn the steps to helping toddlers help resolve conflicts.
Yoga and Movement with Infants and Toddlers
(MiRegistry no. 123648)
This workshop will explore yoga, dance and movement for infants and toddlers. Participants will learn how movement goes hand in hand with brain development and how to include those movements in everyday activities. Wear comfortable clothing as we will be moving and grooving!
Introduction to the CDA
(MiRegistry no. 119297)
This one hour presentation will cover what a CDA is, how it can help you advance your career in early childhood and strategies for getting a CDA.
Creativity through Art
(MiRegistry no. 115354)
In this workshop we will explore how to foster creativity, the stages of art development for children, elements of art, some ways to connect art to literacy, and experiment with using different materials to create art.
Five Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace
(MiRegistry no. 113313)
During this session we will explore the five languages of appreciation in the work place. We will discuss our preferred languages of appreciation, what it means for early childhood staff interactions and how it can impact our culture.
Learning About ACES and Helping Children Who Have Experienced Trauma
(MiRegistry no. 121108)
Participants will learn about Adverse Childhood Experiences, (ACEs), how they affect the children in your care and how to help build resilience in the families and children you serve.
Making Math Part of Everyday Play
(MiRegistry no. 106421)
Learn the five important areas of math and how to incorporate them in your everyday play. This workshop will help participants begin building math vocabulary and skill sets with infants, toddlers and preschoolers that are easily incorporated into their day routine.
Stress Management for the Child Care Provider
(MiRegisty no. 113310)
Participants will learn what stress is and techniques for lowing stress of the caregiver and children. We discuss and practice techniques such as deep breathing, visualization, touch and positive thinking among others. We will learn how these techniques can also improve children’s behavior and learning abilities.
