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About, In, With, And For Nature with Meredith Florkey
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This indoor and outdoor workshop will invite participants to consider the benefits of working with children outdoors. Using a gentle framework that allows space for the beginner practitioner to start a nature teaching practice, but also challenges those who have been working in this way for years, practical routines, activities and progressions will be offered.
Nature is everywhere from a local park to the sidewalk crack, but opening our eyes to the possibilities that about for our curriculum development is key to allowing children the time to explore and investigate their natural world. Integration to Creative Curriculum, High Scope, Reggio Emilia Approach and ACCESS will be discussed.
Inside, Outside, & Beyond: Building Routines & Progressions In The Outdoors To Support Curriculum & Behavior Of Children with Meredith Florkey
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Using a framework of Place-Based Learning as well as the Indoor Classroom space, Outdoor Classroom space, and the Beyond, we can think about how learning and connection with our natural world can be introduced and continue through all spaces.
In addition, practical tips and tricks about how to transition between the spaces to minimize stress and increase content knowledge will be shared.
Q1 2026 Director's Forum
Come to our quarterly Director’s Forum to network, connect, and learn with other early learning professionals.
Our topic for this session is: Secrets to Staffing Success. We will have a two guest speakers who will provide insight into how to find, hire, train, and retain high-quality teachers.
Lunch will be provided!
Age Appropriate Gross Motor Milestones and Warning Signs with Kathy Greenawalt-Cherry
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Learn typical and atypical gross motor development, concerns to look for and how to make a referral if a child is behind in their gross motor skill development.
Child Abuse Recognition
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Topics Addressed:
Signs of abuse and neglect
How to report suspected maltreatment
Providing support to the child
…And more
Going Outdoors to Build Executive FUNction with Meredith Florkey
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This playful and high energy workshop will examine building executive function skills in the outdoors. We will explore the importance of these skills, the connection to our senses, and key questions and tools for teachers to use to scaffold children to building these skills. Participants will learn about both broad practices in nature-based education as well as practical activities to bring to the classroom right away.
Communicable Disease
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Key Topics Covered:
Disease Transmission Prevention Strategies
Cleaning and Sanitizing Procedures
Recognizing Signs of Illness in Children
Administering Medication in Childcare Programs
…And More
Taking Care of Yourself so You Can Take Care of Others
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In this workshop, we will examine the value of self-care, provide ideas for self care, and help participants examine ways to implement self-care into their daily lives so that they can be the best for the children they care for!
CPR Training
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First Aid *and* CPR Training Bundle
First Aid Training: October 14, 2025 6:30pm-10:30pm
CPR Training: October 15, 2025 6:30pm-9:30pm
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First Aid Training
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Director's Forum
Come to our quarterly Director’s Forum to network, connect, and learn with other early learning professionals.
Our topic for this session is: Sustainable Spending. We will have a guest speaker who will provide insight into how to navigate budgeting adjustments through changes in funding.
Lunch will be provided!
Getting Starting Teaching Outside - 3 Quick Strategies with Meredith Florkey
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This training will introduce 3 core routines that you can use in your classroom right away as containers to hold other activities and lessons. An experienced Nature-Based Educator who has working in ODJFS and SUTQ programs utilizing these methods will help you embrace the outdoors - no need for a fancy nature playground or forest!
Exploring the Power in Learning Outdoors! with Meredith Florkey
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By exploring the power in learning outdoors, we will discover the rationale and research supporting creating nature connections and enhancing child development by moving outdoors as much as possible. Participants will establish their own connections and identify roadblocks with working with children outdoors.
TRAINING: It's OK, I can use my wings to swim; Playful ways of teaching children Emotional Regulation Skills
It's OK, I can use my wings to swim;
Playful ways of teaching children
Emotional Regulation Skills
presented by Rebecca S Hunt, LISW-S, Registered Play Therapist, is an in-person class that teaches child care providers ways to incorporate grounding, mindfulness, and relaxation techniques into activities in playful ways.
THIS TRAINING IS FREE!