Early Learning Events

Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026
9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Mid-America Regional Council
600 Broadway
Kansas City, MO 64105

Training Description

This training explores how early childhood educators serve as the starting point of ripples that reach far beyond the classroom. Using Vygotsky's Sociocultural Theory and Bronfenbrenner's Ecological Systems Theory, we will dive into the ways classroom practices shape children's cognitive growth.

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

Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026
6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

3827 Troost Ave.
Kansas City, MO 64109

Training Description

Participants will explore how young children develop early engineering concepts through tinkering, making, and hands-on problem solving to create engaging, inclusive experiences that foster creativity, persistence, and critical thinking.

Two Missouri clock hours will be given. There is no cost to attend, but registration is required by Feb. 6, 2026.

Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026
6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Franklin P. Norman Community Center
200 N. Ash St.
Nevada, MO 64772

Training Description

Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026
6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Count On Me Academy - Independence
2641 South Hub Drive
Independence, MO 64055

Training Description

Participants will explore three DAP technology-integrated activities that build inquiry skills, support classification and observation, and connect children’s real-world experiences to academic disciplines through interactive media.

Two Missouri clock hours will be given. There is no cost to attend, but registration is required by Feb. 13, 2026.

Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026
6 - 8 p.m.

EarlystART-St. Mark Child & Family Development Center
2008 East 12th St.
Kansas City, MO 64127

Training Description

Explores how open-ended art experiences promote creativity, critical thinking and vocabulary development. Participants will discuss how art facilitates and encourages exploration, self-expression and language growth.

Two Missouri clock hours will be given. There is no cost to attend, but registration is required by Feb. 19, 2026.

Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026
6 - 7:30 p.m.

Talented Tots
155 South Platte Clay Way
Kearney, MO 64060

Training Description

Participants will reimagine their existing classroom materials in outdoor settings. Working in small groups, they will design outdoor lesson plans using familiar interest areas and share strategies for adapting activities to fit a variety of environments.

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

Tuesday, March 10, 2026
6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Little Hands Great Minds LLC
2641 South Hub Drive
Independence, MO 64055

Training Description

This session builds teachers’ foundational understanding of how a research-informed early learning curriculum is structured—and why play is central to how children learn. It is part one of the "Let Them Play" training set. Attending both is helpful but not mandatory.

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

Thursday, March 19, 2026
6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Franklin P. Norman Community Center
200 N. Ash St.
Nevada, MO 64772

Training Description

As the saying goes, "There's no bad weather, just bad clothing." This interactive course will engage participants to consider their current outdoor routines and how they would want to increase their outdoor time. We will consider a variety of outdoor spaces and review the weather guidelines. We will review DRDP and NAEYC as guidance along with the knowledge in the room to plan a variety of outdoor activities.

Tuesday, March 24, 2026
5:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Kingdom Kids EEC
202 E. Main St.
Adrian, MO 64720

Training Description

Tuesday, March 31, 2026
5:45 - 7:45 p.m.

Rising Sun Learning Center
1170 W. 103rd St.
Kansas City, MO 64114

Training Description

Participants will explore how young children develop early engineering concepts through tinkering, making, and hands-on problem solving to create engaging, inclusive experiences that foster creativity, persistence, and critical thinking.

Two Missouri clock hours will be given. There is no cost to attend, but registration is required by March 27, 2026.