Early Learning Events

Northwest Missouri Preschool Collaborative Network
April 2024 Best Practice Trainings

Training Description
A block area in my classroom? Oh No! Oh Yes! This session will cover the why, what, and how of including a block area in all classrooms. What does research tell us? Why do we want blocks? How do we keep our children safe with unit blocks? Come explore all this and more - all about blocks!

Northwest Missouri Infant Toddler Collaborative Network

April 2024 Best Practice Training
 

Training Description
In this training we will give providers tools of creative activities to do with infants and toddlers including music and movement, sensory, literacy and motor skills.

Two Missouri clock hours will be given. There is no cost to attend, but registration on the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education website is required.

Northwest Missouri Home Based Collaborative Network

April 2024 Best Practice Training

Training Description
It is important to provide activities and environments where children have the freedom to learn. This session will explore ways of providing active learning opportunities throughout the day.

Two Missouri clock hours will be given. There is no cost to attend, but registration on the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education website is required. 

Northwest Missouri Preschool Collaborative Network

April 2024 Best Practice Trainings

Training Description
We all want to support children in reaching their full potential! A “Whole Child” approach calls on us to make sure we are supporting growth and development of the child – brain (how we learn – build knowledge). Body (physical growth), social (making friends) and academic (what we learn) in integrated ways. 

Northwest Missouri Infant Toddler Collaborative Network

April 2024 Best Practice Training

Training Description
As early childhood professionals we know the importance of supporting and promoting brain development! How do we do this? By remembering and USING the 5-R strategies for healthy brain development in young children - Relationship, Respect, Repetition, Routines, and Responsive Interaction. Come learn the research and specific ways to use these 5-Rs.

Northwest Missouri Home Based Collaborative Network

April 2024 Best Practice Training

Training Description
Come learn about the importance of building positive connections with children. Learn ways to promote a child's independence, focus on their interest and guide their development through interactions.

Three Missouri clock hours will be given. There is no cost to attend, but registration on the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education website is required.

Northwest Missouri Preschool Collaborative Network

April 2024 Best Practice Trainings

Training Description
Come join us as we learn the importance of process art, how it supports developmental domains, and how to set it up in your classroom.

1.5 Missouri clock hours will be given. There is no cost to attend, but registration is required. Please register on the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) website.

Northwest Missouri Infant Toddler Collaborative Network

April 2024 Best Practice Training

Training Description
Providers will learn how to properly engage with infants and toddlers and what children will gain from those teacher-child interactions. Join us as we share strategies to help infants and toddlers learn skills they need to succeed.

One Missouri clock hour will be given. There is no cost to attend, but registration is required.

Northwest Missouri Home Based Collaborative Network

April 2024 Best Practice Training

Training Description
Join in as we gain a better understanding of what open-ended art is and how to implement it in your program. We will share ideas on different materials you can use and give examples of different open-ended art activities.